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Titans QB Ryan Tannehill (ankle) inactive for game vs. Chiefs; rookie Malik Willis to start Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is officially inactive for the Tennessee Titans’ Sunday night game at the Kansas City Chiefs. In Tannehill’s absence,...
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • NFL.COM
Malik Willis - Could be in line for another start Willis took most of the first-team reps in practice this week and could be on tap for another start Sunday in Kansas City with Ryan Tannehill (ankle) listed as questionable for the...
Impact Though Tannehill traveled to Kansas City and is being treated as a game-time decision, Rapoport relays that the quarterback was "very, very limited" in practice this week after sitting out the Titans' Week 8 win over the Texans. While Tannehill plans to do everything he can to play, Rapoport suggests that there's "not a lot of optimism" the veteran signal-caller will be ready to play. With that in mind, Willis may be primed for a second consecutive start, but the Titans would undoubtedly prefer to lean heavily on the Derrick Henry-led ground attack for as long as the game flow allows for it. Even so, keeping pace with the Chiefs' prolific offense won't be an easy task, so if Willis starts, expect him to drop back more frequently than he did last week, when he attempted just 10 passes. While the rookie is unproven as a passer at the NFL, Willis demonstrated elite rushing ability in college and during the preseason, so he could have some intrigue in leagues that start two quarterbacks or have a QB flex lineup spot available. Fantasy managers will still want to have an alternative plan on hand for Willis, however, if Tannehill avoids the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
What advice did Tennessee Titans coaches give Malik Willis after 1st NFL start? Relax. Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis talks about what his coaches told him after his first NFL start and what he wants to do better in...
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM
NFL Style Rankings: Terry McLaurin, Adam Thielen or Malik Willis for best look? Halloween costumes were in full effect over the weekend, and though some NFL players participated, others simply dressed up.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
QB Malik Willis What was the whole day like knowing you're going to get your first start, pre-game, right before kickoff? How do you think it went?
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Really Good Job by the Defense Today | Malik Willis Media Availability Titans QB Malik Willis addresses reporters during a Live Postgame Press Conference on Sunday after the Week 8 win over the Houston Texans at...
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans QB Malik Willis on 10-attempt debut: 'If they can't stop the run, why would we not run it?' Rookie quarterback Malik Willis made his first career on Sunday but wasn't asked to do much, attempting just 10 passes as the Titans bulld...
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • NFL.COM
Malik Willis - Does little in first start Willis completed six of 10 passes for 55 yards and an interception while adding 12 rushing yards on five carries in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Texans.
Impact The 2022 third-round pick didn't look ready for prime time in his first career start and failed to make an impact with his arm or his legs. Fortunately for Willis and the Titans, Derrick Henry was once again trampling the Texans defense into the dirt, and they didn't need the rookie QB to do much. Ryan Tannehill (ankle) could be ready to return next week, but if he isn't Willis will need to raise his game significantly in a road matchup against Kansas City.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Titans RB Derrick Henry continues historic dominance over Texans

Said Titans QB Malik Willis of Derrick Henry's performance: "When we run the ball and they can't stop it, what would you do?"
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Titans RB Derrick Henry continues historic dominance over Texans
How Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel evaluated QB Malik Willis after first start Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel graded the good and bad of rookie quarterback Malik Willis' first NFL start after the team's win over the...
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Titans' Malik Willis, Colts' Sam Ehlinger make first starts Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Sam Ehlinger made their first NFL starts on Sunday, but only one walked away with a win. Willis, a rookie from...
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tennessee Titans report card vs. Texans: Unpacking Derrick Henry's greatness, Malik Willis' debut How we graded the Tennessee Titans, Derrick Henry in their 17-3 win over the Houston Texans in Malik Willis' debut at quarterback.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • TENNESSEAN.COM
Malik Willis' Insane Sidearm Throw to Woods While Being Tackled | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis throws a sidearm completion to wide receiver Robert Woods while getting hit.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Titans-Texans Inactives Jeffery Simmons was listed as questionable on Friday but will give it a go. Rookie quarterback Malik Willis won’t have a lot of wide receive...
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Who is Malik Willis? College stats, 40 time and more to know about Titans QB ahead of first NFL start Malik Willis is starting in place of Ryan Tannehill in Week 8. Here's what to know about the rookie quarterback as he gets extended NFL acti...
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
The Pulse: NFL QB intrigue and an NWSL dynasty The Portland Thorns became the first NWSL club to win three league titles. The Tennessee Titans get ready to start a rookie QB.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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
Titans rule Ryan Tannehill out; Malik Willis to make first NFL start
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
Malik Willis - 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
Malik Willis - 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
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