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Shines in relief role Willis recorded 550 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 138 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown over seven appearances in 2024.

Impact The Packers acquired Willis from the Titans less than two weeks before the regular season began, and that proved to be a pivotal move, as he led the Packers to victory in both Weeks 2 and 3 while filling in for an injured Jordan Love. The sample size was small, but Willis posted a sterling 124.8 quarterback rating in 2024, which put him back on the map after a nondescript start to his career. Willis has one year remaining on his rookie contract, so barring a trade to a team that may be interested in him as a starter, he will be back in Green Bay for another go-around.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Puts in full practice Thursday Willis (thumb) was a full practice participant Thursday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact One day removed from being limited due to a right thumb injury Wednesday, Willis didn't have any restrictions on his practice reps. The same can be said for No. 1 QB Jordan Love, who "looked good," per coach Matt LaFleur. With Love seemingly past the right elbow injury that he sustained this past Sunday against the Bears, Willis will settle back into his backup role for Sunday's wild-card game in Philadelphia.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by thumb issue Willis was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a right thumb injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Willis joined No. 1 QB Jordan Love with a cap on his reps to begin the week, but the former's health concern wasn't known before Wednesday, while the latter's right elbow issue has been the dominant talking point as Green Bay prepares for Sunday's wild-card contest at Philadelphia. There seems to be hope in the Packers' facility that Love will be able to suit up this weekend, but Willis could be tasked with filling in again of Love doesn't make it all the way back. In his seven appearances (two starts) for the team this season, Willis has completed 40 of 54 passes for 550 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, notched 20 carries for 138 yards and another TD and lost his only fumble.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly leads comeback in relief Willis completed 10 of 13 passes for 136 yards, rushed once for three yards and lost a fumble after replacing Jordan Love (elbow) in the second quarter of Sunday's 24-22 loss to th...

Impact Willis entered with the Packers trailing 14-3 but orchestrated a run-heavy comeback that culminated with a Brandon McManus field goal putting Green Bay ahead 22-21 with 54 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the Packers, Chicago answered with a game-winning field goal on the game's final play, ensuring that the Packers would remain the No. 7 seed in the NFC. Love's exit seemed precautionary, so Willis will likely return to a backup role on the road in the wild-card round against the Eagles.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Fills in for starter, maintains W Willis completed four of five pass attempts for 56 yards and a touchdown while rushing four times for 23 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Willis entered Sunday's contest in the third quarter after starter Jordan Love (groin) exited due to injury. Green Bay's backup performed well in the win, holding a lead handed to him by the starter early in the second half. Willis would be making his third start in place of Love should the latter sit out next Sunday's tilt against the Lions. In two prior starts for Green Bay, Willis produced three touchdowns to no interceptions.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for Love, leads team to win Willis completed four of five pass attempts for 56 yards and a touchdown while rushing four times for 23 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over Jacksonville.

Impact Willis entered Sunday's contest in the third quarter after starter Jordan Love (groin) exited due to injury. Green Bay's backup performed well in the win, holding a lead he inherited early in the second half and completing a key 51-yard pass to Jayden Reed on the final drive to set up Brandon McManus' game-winning field goal. Willis would be making his third start in place of Love should the latter sit out next Sunday's tilt against the Lions. In two prior starts for Green Bay, Willis accounted for three touchdowns and did not throw an interception.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Packers' Jordan Love 'doing everything in his power' to return, Matt LaFleur says

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Packers' Jordan Love 'doing everything in his power' to return, Matt LaFleur says

Backup QBs Andy Dalton, Malik Willis shine; starters Jalen Hurts, Will Levis struggle

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Backup QBs Andy Dalton, Malik Willis shine; starters Jalen Hurts, Will Levis struggle

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Malik Willis, Packers SHINE in DOMINANT win vs. Will Levis, Titans | NFL on FOX Pod

Malik Willis, Packers SHINE in DOMINANT win vs. Will Levis, Titans | NFL on FOX Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Titans' Defense Embarrassed by Matt LaFleur, Malik Willis Tennessee Titans news and analysis from Paul Kuharsky, who's been on the beat since the team was in Houston.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • PAULKUHARSKY.COM

Beats former team Willis completed 13 of his 19 passes for 202 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Titans. He added six rushes for 73 yards and an additional tou...

Impact Willis drew his second consecutive start, this one coming against the Titans, who traded him for a seventh-round pick in late August. It wasn't a big surprise to see Willis excel as a rusher, and he played a key role in that regard in each of the Packers' first two possessions by finding the end zone from five yards away and then accounting for 57 yards on the ground on the Green Bay's second drive that resulted in a field goal. What was more unexpected was his ability as a passer, as Willis was able to accurately distribute the ball to skill-position players with the end result being four completions that went for at least 30 yards -- highlighted by a 30-yard touchdown toss to Emanuel Wilson midway through the third quarter. Jordan Love (knee) is likely to be back for a Week 4 divisional matchup with Minnesota, but Willis has filled in admirably and gone 2-0 as a starter to this point.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Malik Willis shares a message of perseverance after his victory over Titans | NFL on FOX

Packers' Malik Willis shares a message of perseverance after his victory over Titans | NFL on FOX

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Another spot start in place of Love Willis will be the Packers' starting quarterback for Sunday's game at Tennessee with Jordan Love (knee) inactive, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.

Impact Willis is earning his second consecutive start in place of Love, who managed three straight limited practices before being listed as questionable for Week 3 action. Love clearly has made progress in his recovery from an MCL sprain that he sustained in the season opener, but the Packers again will exercise caution with their franchise quarterback. During last Sunday's win against the Colts, Willis completed 12 of 14 passes for 122 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while taking six carries for 41 yards.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Sunday Willis is likely to start at quarterback for the Packers in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Titans with Jordan Love (knee) not expected to suit up, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network re...

Impact Love was able to practice in a limited fashion all week and was labeled as questionable on Friday's injury report, but it appears he'll sit out at least one more game while recovering from an MCL sprain in his left knee. Willis may have made that decision a little easier with his performance last week, when he completed 12 of 14 passes for 122 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while leading the Packers to a victory against Indianapolis. Love hasn't officially been ruled out yet, but if he does miss the contest, Willis is in line to start with Sean Clifford serving as his backup.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Malik Willis, Packers HOLD OFF Anthony Richardson, Colts without Jordan Love | NFL on FOX Pod

Malik Willis, Packers HOLD OFF Anthony Richardson, Colts without Jordan Love | NFL on FOX Pod

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Week 2 NFL Takeaways: Winning With Malik Willis Shows Strength of Packers' Program Green Bay looks like it can keep the ship steady until Jordan Love returns. Plus, good signs from the Seahawks, Jets showed who they want to...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Malik Willis on win vs. Colts: 'We just had to come together'

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Packers QB Malik Willis after win vs. Colts: 'Go out there and just play ball' | NFL on FOX

Packers QB Malik Willis after win vs. Colts: 'Go out there and just play ball' | NFL on FOX

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS