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Davis Mills vs Will LevisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Levis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Davis Mills's 11.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Will Levis is the better fantasy play this season.

Will Levis is the better play on a neutral week. 13.2 PPG with 3,025 yards gives a reliable baseline. Davis Mills at 11.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Will Levis higher, but do not fade Davis Mills entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBHouston Texans#36
Davis Mills
PPG
11.4
Games
6
Pass Yds
915
Pass TDs
5
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 8
QBTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER
Will Levis
PPG
13.2
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,780
Pass TDs
17
Rush Yds
245
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Davis Mills
Will Levis

Head to Head

11.4 PPG13.2 PPG
6 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Davis Mills: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #36 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Davis Mills is producing at 52% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Davis Mills carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davis Mills vs Will Levis: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Davis Mills and Will Levis is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans quarterback put up 11.4 PPG in 2025 over 6 games; Will Levis of the Tennessee Titans averaged 13.2 in 14. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Will Levis, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Davis Mills threw for 915 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Will Levis posted 2780 yards and 17 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Davis Mills is off Week 8 and Will Levis Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Davis Mills (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Will Levis outscored Davis Mills by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Levis played 14 games in 2025 compared to Davis Mills's 6. That durability gap means Will Levis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Will Levis scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davis Mills vs Will Levis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavis MillsWill Levis
PPG (Half-PPR)11.413.2
Games Played614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)68185
Passing Yards9152,780
Passing TDs517
Pass Yds/Game152.5198.6
Rushing Yards60245
Rushing TDs13
Total TDs620
TDs/Game1.01.4
Age27-
Experience4 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

Summary

13.2 PPG for Will Levis versus 11.4 for Davis Mills in 2025. The baseline favors Will Levis, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davis Mills or Will Levis in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Levis has the edge at 13.2 PPG compared to Davis Mills's 11.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Davis Mills and Will Levis average in 2025?

Davis Mills averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Davis Mills and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?

Davis Mills (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davis Mills or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Will Levis outscored Davis Mills by 1.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.