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Malik Willis’ Week 17 Breakout Reframes Packers’ QB Decision

The performance turns the spotlight to Green Bay's Week 18 quarterback decision.

Overview

  • Starting for Jordan Love against the Ravens, Willis went 18-of-21 for 288 yards with one passing touchdown and added 60 rushing yards and two scores in a 41-24 loss.
  • He completed every first-half pass while topping 100 yards with both a passing and rushing TD, the first such NFL half since Michael Vick in 2002, per CBS SportsDoug Clawson.
  • Willis exited in the fourth quarter with a shoulder issue, and practice-squad quarterback Clayton Tune finished the game as Love remains in the concussion protocol.
  • Coach Matt LaFleur said the team will get Love through the protocol before deciding who starts the regular-season finale, with Green Bay already locked into the NFC’s No. 7 seed.
  • Willis drew praise from players and fans, discussed his Titans struggles as being ‘thrown into the fire,’ cited faith in a postgame message, and said his tape is his pitch as free agency approaches.