Willis thrives with help from the Packers’ defense and running game in a 16-10 victory over Colts
3 months, 1 week ago

Willis thrives with help from the Packers’ defense and running game in a 16-10 victory over Colts

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Malik Willis acknowledges he wasn’t ready the last time he had to start an NFL game. “I don’t think you guys can appreciate or even comprehend the task that Malik Willis,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “This guy got here three weeks ago.” Love didn’t play after injuring his left medial collateral ligament during the final series of a 34-29 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 6 in Brazil. “I asked Malik why he didn’t throw the ball on that third down,” LaFleur said, “and he told me that Josh threw up on the ball.” Indianapolis was coming off a 29-27 loss to the Houston Texans in which they had allowed 213 yards rushing, the highest total any team had given up in the season’s opening week. Indianapolis cut the Packers’ lead to 16-10 on Richardson’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 1:47 left, but Green Bay’s Evan Williams recovered the ensuing onside kick.

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Packers' QB Love's Practice Status Uncertain as He Recovers from Strained Groin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Packers' QB Love's Practice Status Uncertain as He Recovers from Strained Groin

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Packers QB Love remains hopeful about playing against the Lions on Sunday despite missing practice due to a strained groin. While he's feeling better, he acknowledges it's realistic to believe he'll be available. Love's backup, Malik Willis, has stepped up and performed well this season, providing some reassurance about the team's quarterback situation.

Love says his knee is improving as Packers remain mum on QB’s availability for Sunday
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Love says his knee is improving as Packers remain mum on QB’s availability for Sunday

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love says he is practicing with fewer limits and moving better this week as he continues to recover from a knee injury. “Yeah, definitely, I feel like I’m getting better every day, moving around, getting out there practicing and feeling better,” Love said. Love added that he was “pretty close” to …

Malik Willis shows the Titans what they gave up, leading the Packers to a 30-14 rout
3 months ago

Malik Willis shows the Titans what they gave up, leading the Packers to a 30-14 rout

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A change of scenery and an injury gave Malik Willis a huge opportunity to show what he can do in the NFL. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said people truly can’t fathom what the third-year quarterback has done in less than a month with the Packers. “What he’s been able to do is, I’ve never seen something …

Packers downgrade QB Jordan Love’s status for Colts game to doubtful
3 months, 1 week ago

Packers downgrade QB Jordan Love’s status for Colts game to doubtful

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s status for Sunday’s game with the Indianapolis Colts has been downgraded to doubtful as he recovers from a knee injury. The Packers also elevated quarterback Sean Clifford from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game. Love injured his left medial collateral ligament on the third-to-last play of …

Packers aren’t ruling out Jordan Love for Colts game even as Malik Willis prepares to start
3 months, 1 week ago

Packers aren’t ruling out Jordan Love for Colts game even as Malik Willis prepares to start

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur still isn’t ruling out the possibility Jordan Love could play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts as the quarterback recovers from a knee injury that has kept him from practicing. “Just trying to, whatever we have in each day, try to come in, diagnose it, study it the night before and …

Packers won’t place Love on IR as Willis prepares to start Sunday’s game against the Colts
3 months, 1 week ago

Packers won’t place Love on IR as Willis prepares to start Sunday’s game against the Colts

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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says the team doesn’t plan to put Jordan Love on injured reserve, an indication the quarterback could return relatively soon. Although the MCL injury is expected to sideline Love for multiple games, LaFleur said Monday the Packers would start Malik Willis with Sean Clifford as the backup “if Jordan’s not …

Packers must figure out how to win without Jordan Love for now while they await his return
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Packers must figure out how to win without Jordan Love for now while they await his return

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The Green Bay Packers wasted a golden opportunity to start their season on a winning note with Jordan Love running their offense. The Packers entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations largely because of the emergence of Love, who led the NFL’s youngest team to a surprising playoff berth last season as a first-year starter. So, ultimately, we’ve all got …

QB Malik Willis has little time to adapt as he joins Packers just before start of the season
3 months, 3 weeks ago

QB Malik Willis has little time to adapt as he joins Packers just before start of the season

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers believe Malik Willis’ solid production this preseason offers a better indication of his potential than his rather pedestrian regular-season statistics. There’s no more lounging around and kind of getting ready for the season.” Willis, 25, started three games as a rookie two years ago and didn’t reach 100 passing yards in any …

Patrick Willis’ short but impactful career leads him to Hall of Fame
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Patrick Willis’ short but impactful career leads him to Hall of Fame

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — From the day he stepped into the NFL until a foot injury forced him into retirement after eight brilliant seasons as a do-everything linebacker, Patrick Willis succeeded at the highest level. “He just came to work every single day,” said NaVorro Bowman, who was Willis’ running mate at linebacker in San Francisco after being drafted in …

Malik Willis’ act of kindness makes him darling of combine
2 years, 9 months ago

Malik Willis’ act of kindness makes him darling of combine

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INDIANAPOLIS — Malik Willis has quickly become the darling of the 2022 NFL scouting combine, turning heads with his impressive showing both on and off the field. That would be a blessing, James Cook said, “but they’ve already got a guy.” James Cook skipped the Senior Bowl after helping the Bulldogs win the national championship, but he said Thursday it …

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