MALIK WILLIS NEWS

How former Auburn QBs have fared in first NFL starts Malik Willis will make his first NFL start for the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • AL.COM

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill ruled out with injury, illness; Malik Willis set to start vs. Texans Rookie quarterback Malik Willis is in line to make his first career start Sunday for the Titans after Ryan Tannehill was ruled out.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Who is Malik Willis? What to know about Titans QB The rookie will get the start in Houston as Tannehill deals with an ankle injury and illness.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tannehill out for Titans, Malik Willis to start vs. Texans

Rookie quarterback Malik Willis will make his first NFL start Sunday for the Tennessee Titans in Houston against the Texans

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Titans rule Ryan Tannehill out; Malik Willis to make first NFL start

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis will start on Sunday after Ryan Tannehill has been ruled out with an illness.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Report: Ankle Not Tannehill's Only Issue An illness might ultimately sideline the veteran quarterback Sunday against the Houston Texans and allow rookie Malik Willis to make his fir...

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Getting Week 8 start Willis is expected to start Sunday against the Texans with Ryan Tannehill (illness/ankle) officially unable to play, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Tannehill started each of the Titans' past 49 games, but with the veteran on the mend due to an ankle sprain and also struggling with an illness, the team will turn to the 2022 third-round pick to make his first career start. It's possible Willis could actually improve a passing attack that currently ranks 25th in the NFL given Houston's defense will have to account for the rookie's explosiveness as a runner, but it's also fair to point out Willis' struggles as a passer in the preseason, which accounts for his only real action at the NFL level. Expect a heavy dose of Derrick Henry to help Willis ease his way into the contest to start, but provided the Titans uncork the athletic weapon, the Liberty product could be in for an intriguing fantasy day.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Prepping for possible Week 8 start Willis took reps with the first-team offense at Friday's practice and would be in line to start Sunday against the Texans if Ryan Tannehill (ankle) -- who is listed as questionable...

Impact Tannehill has started each of the Titans' last 49 games, but his availability for Week 8 is in jeopardy after he missed a pair of practices this week -- including Friday's session -- while managing a right ankle injury. According to McCormick, head coach Mike Vrabel said that the Titans will likely wait as long as possible to see how Tannehill heals up from the injury before determining the quarterback's availability for Sunday's contest, so Tannehill is seemingly trending toward a game-time decision ahead of the 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If Tannehill is inactive this weekend or dresses an emergency backup, Willis, a rookie third-round pick out of Liberty, would at least make for an intriguing option in DFS contests or in two-quarterback or superflex season-long leagues. Willis has taken just 19 regular-season snaps, but the dual-threat signal-caller turned some heads in the preseason with 28 completions for 318 yards and two touchdowns on 51 attempts while amassing 159 yards and a score on 14 carries.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Tennessean You'd court disaster with an immobile Ryan Tannehill behind an O-line that can't protect him. Malik Willis can't get ready on the sideline, either.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Keep Yourself Prepared | Malik Willis Media Availability Titans QB Malik Willis addresses reporters during a Live Press Conference on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans considering wider role for rookie Malik Willis Even if hobbled quarterback Ryan Tannehill can play on Sunday, the NFL team still might get the former Auburn QB on the field.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • AL.COM

Tannehill's Injury Creates Uncertainty An ankle injury casts doubt about whether the he will make his 50th straight start at quarterback. If he can’t coach Mike Vrabel and his sta...

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tennessee Titans tried a trick play with Malik Willis. It went horribly wrong. The Tennessee Titans tried a trick play with Ryan Tannehill handing the ball to Malik Willis on a jet sweep. But it, um, did not go well.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Tannehill's end-around handoff to Malik Willis becomes fumble-takeaway for Colts Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill's end-around handoff to backup quarterback Malik Willis becomes a fumble-takeaway for the Indian...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Makes regular-season debut Willis completed one of four passes for six yards to go along with no touchdowns and no interceptions in Monday's 41-7 loss to the Bills. He added four rushes for 16 yards.

Impact Willis played the final 19 minutes of the game, entering in relief of Ryan Tannehill in the midst of the blowout loss. He struggled with his accuracy as a passer -- his lone completion went to Austin Hooper -- and also lost a fumble. On the other hand, he did show his potential as a rusher, one of the factors that made him an intriguing prospect in the 2022 NFL Draft. Despite Ryan Tannehill's early struggles, Willis will almost certainly remain the backup for the majority -- if not the entirety -- of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grading Malik Willis' performance as Titans get first glimpse of rookie QB in blowout loss to Bills Tennessee's rookie quarterback Malik Willis made his NFL regular-season debut on Monday night in a blowout loss to the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Malik Willis takes over for Ryan Tannehill as Titans are crushed Malik Willis replaced Ryan Tannehill as the Titans were crushed

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Boogie Basham recovers the Malik Willis fumble | Bills vs. Titans | Week 2 Christian Benford forced the fumble and Booge Basham recovered.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Bills pounce on football for another turnover after Malik Willis fumble on QB keeper Buffalo Bills pounce on football for another turnover after Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis fumble on QB keeper.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Titans expect continued growth from Malik Willis running carded plays on scout team NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- For the bulk of what’s behind them, the Titans ran their first-team offense against the first-team defense. For what’s a...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • PAULKUHARSKY.COM

Malik Willis draws Steve McNair comparison from mic'd up Kevin Byard This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Willis compared to the Titans great this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Titans Rookie QB Malik Willis Made Strides During August, So What's Next? Willis, taken in the third round out of Liberty, completed 28-of-51 passes for 318 yards and two touchdowns in the preseason, with one inter...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Titans go with rookie Malik Willis as Tannehill's backup QB

Rookie quarterback Malik Willis’ quick learning curve made veteran Logan Woodside dispensable for Tennessee

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Malik Willis' top plays | Preseason 2022 Watch the best plays from Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis from the 2022 preseason.

AUGUST 29, 2022 • NFL.COM

Malik Willis to Treylon Burks Touchdown Against the Cardinals | In the Booth Mike Keith calls Treylon Burks' first touchdown as a Titan during the Preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

AUGUST 29, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM