DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NFL.COM
MALIK WILLIS #2 - QUARTERBACK - GREEN BAY PACKERS
380 YDS •
3 TD •
0 INT
380 YDS
3 TD
0 INT
Brooks: Titans must 'unleash Malik Willis as a runner' vs. Cowboys on 'TNF' NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: Tennessee Titans must 'unleash quarterback Malik Willis as a runner' vs. Dallas Cowboys on 'TNF'.
Titans need QB Malik Willis to 'continue to progress' after struggling through first three starts With Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis set to make his fourth start on Thursday against the Cowboys, head coach Mike Vrabel wants to...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NFL.COM
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Scout's take: What the Titans did, and didn't do, with Malik Willis What the Titans did, and failed to do with Malik Willis in their loss to the Houston Texans. From 19-year NFL scout Blake Beddingfield.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • PAULKUHARSKY.COM
Texans stun Titans, shake up AFC South race
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QB Malik Willis What happened on the first interception where the guy seemed like he was in the flat and jumped the route?
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Ugly effort in loss Willis completed 14 of 23 passes for 99 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Saturday's 19-14 loss to the Texans. He added seven rushes for 43 yards and a touchdown.
Impact Willis drew his fourth start of the season with Ryan Tannehill (ankle) sidelined, but he struggled to get the Titans' offense moving. He averaged only 4.3 yards per attempt and his longest completion of the day went for just 14 yards. In addition, Willis threw a pair of interceptions, the first of which came on a potential game-winning drive inside Houston territory late in the fourth quarter. Positively, he did tally a 14-yard rushing score midway through the third quarter. While that hinted at his potential to excel, Willis' outlook for the final two games of the regular season is not positive.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Have to Grow and Get Better | Malik Willis Media Availability Titans QB Malik Willis addresses reporters during a Live Postgame Press Conference on Saturday after the Week 16 game against the Houston Te...
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Malik Willis Escapes Pressure on 12-Yard Rush for First Down | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis escapes pressure on 12-yard rush for first down.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Malik Willis REFUSES to be Taken Down on 14-Yard TD Rush | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis REFUSES to be taken down on 14-yard TD rush.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Should get at least two starts Willis is expected to start Saturday's game against the Texans as well as the Titans' Week 17 matchup with the Cowboys next Thursday while Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is sidelined throu...
Impact According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Tannehill had a tightrope procedure on his right ankle after he suffered the injury during the Titans' first possession of last week's loss to the Chargers. Though Tannehill missed just one series before checking back in and finishing out the game, he didn't practice in any fashion this week after opting for surgery. Rapoport relays that a three-week recovery timeline typically represents a best-case scenario for these kind of procedures, but Schefter reports that Tannehill is still viewed as a "long shot" for a Week 18 matchup with the Jaguars, a game that could determine the AFC South champion. At least for the next two weeks, the Titans will have to turn to Willis, who previously started for an injured Tannehill in Weeks 8 and 9. Though the Titans beat the Texans and lost to the Chiefs in overtime during that two-game stretch, Willis wasn't asked to do much while Tennessee leaned heavily on running back Derrick Henry. Willis attempted just 26 total passes over those two starts, completing 11 of those throws for 135 yards and an interception while adding 52 yards and 13 carries.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is out vs. Texans; rookie Malik Willis to start - The Boston Globe Willis will start his third NFL game Saturday when the Titans play the Texans.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Stepping in for injured Tannehill Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Thursday that Willis will start Saturday's game against the Texans with Ryan Tannehill (ankle) ruled out for the contest, Jim Wyatt of the Titans'...
Impact For the time being, Tennessee has ruled Tannehill out only for the Week 16 contest, but Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reported Wednesday that the Titans' top signal-caller is "very likely" done for the season due to a right ankle injury that is expected to require surgery. Tannehill's absence sets up Willis to make his third start of the season, including his second against the Texans, which came back in the two teams' previous matchup in Week 8. During Willis' prior two-game run as the starter, the Titans leaned heavily on running back Derrick Henry, with the rookie signal-caller attempting just 26 total passes and accounting for only 135 yards the air between a win over Houston and a Week 9 loss to Kansas City. The speedy Willis at least proved to be more of a threat on the ground, rushing 13 times for 52 yards in those games. While his rushing ability gives him some theoretical fantasy upside, Willis' lack of reliable passing volume makes it difficult to justify starting him in one-quarterback lineups.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Knowing What it Takes and Knowing What Your Routine is to Prepare | Malik Willis Media Availability Titans QB Malik Willis addresses reporters during a media availability on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Sees action in Sunday's loss Willis completed three of four passes for 20 yards and gained eight rushing yards on one carry in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Chargers.
Impact The rookie was pressed into action in the first quarter when Ryan Tannehill was carted back to the locker room with an ankle injury, but the Titans' starting QB was able to return to the lineup before halftime, putting Willis back on the sideline. He's gotten snaps in seven games so far this season, but Willis is still looking for his first NFL touchdown, either through the air or on the ground.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Willis' Deft Pump Fake Sparks Chain-Moving Scramble by QB | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis' deft pump fake sparks a chain-moving scramble by QB.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Familiar Face Fills Quarterback Opening Following Logan Woodside’s departure, Kevin Hogan returns to the practice squad as the No. 3 behind Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Familiar Face Fills Quarterback Opening Following Logan Woodside’s departure, Kevin Hogan returns to the practice squad as the No. 3 behind Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Familiar Face Fills Quarterback Opening Following Logan Woodside’s departure, Kevin Hogan returns to the practice squad as the No. 3 behind Ryan Tannehill and Malik Willis.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Plays in garbage time Willis completed two of four passes for 16 yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Eagles. He also ran the ball once for eight yards.
Impact Willis entered the game almost exactly halfway through the fourth quarter with the Titans down 25 points. He primarily handed the ball off to Julius Chestnut, though he did connect with Dontrell Hilliard for a gain of 10 yards and C.J. Board for a gain of six yards. Willis will remain the backup to close the 2022 season unless Ryan Tannehill becomes unavailable.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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How former Auburn, Liberty QB Malik Willis thinks Hugh Freeze will fit as Auburn football coach Malik Willis, who played at Auburn for two seasons and under Hugh Freeze at Liberty for three seasons, has a unique perspective on the Tiger...
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Carlos Dunlap's blind-side sack of Willis comes at pivotal moment Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Carlos Dunlap's blind-side sack of Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis comes at a pivotal moment.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • NFL.COM
Offense Gets Creative – With Mixed Results Coordinator Todd Downing dug deep in the playbook twice against the Denver Broncos. Once, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine scored a touchdown. Once, Ma...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
