<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-packers-coaches-blown-away-malik-willis-jordan-love-injury-woes');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers coaches ‘blown away’ by Malik Willis amid Jordan Love injury woes');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Packers-news-Coaches-blown-away-by-Malik-Willis-amid-Jordan-Love-injury-woes.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers coaches ‘blown away’ by Malik Willis amid Jordan Love injury woes</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-30T08:07:14-07:00">October 30th, 8:07am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-30T09:50:41-07:00">October 30th, 9:50am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers have faced their fair share of challenges this season, notably with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-green-bay-gets-positive-jordan-love-update-after-injury-scare">starting quarterback Jordan Love grappling with a groin injury</a> that has stirred concerns about his availability. According to Packers reporter Rob Demovsky, Love’s injury is minor, offering hope he may suit up for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions if he can participate sufficiently in practice this week. If unable to play, the timing aligns favorably with the Packers’ bye in Week 10, suggesting any potential absence might be brief.</p><p>However, an unexpected silver lining has emerged in Love’s intermittent absences. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-malik-willis-in-for-jordan-love-after-suffering-groin-injury">Backup quarterback Malik Willis</a>, acquired in a trade just before the season commenced, has <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/42073292/nfl-week-9-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-tips-predictions-questions" rel="noopener">seized his opportunities to shine</a>. Willis’ performances, both earlier in the season and following Love’s recent injury exit, have notably impressed the Packers coaching staff.</p><p>“Packers coaches are blown away by what Willis has been able to do,” via Dan Graziano of ESPN. This commendation reflects Willis’ adeptness and underscores the guidance of head coach Matt LaFleur and offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich.</p><h2><b>Packers are happy with the performance of Malik Willis thus far</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Love-and-Willis.jpg"><figcaption>Steve Roberts-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Willis’ capability to step in seamlessly speaks volumes about his preparation and adaptability, traits that the Packers have historically valued in their quarterbacks. His play has been a testament to the robust coaching framework in Green Bay, which continues to develop quarterbacks who can perform under pressure, irrespective of their experience level.</p><p>His emergence equips the Packers with a few strategic offensive options. Willis’ ability to manage games effectively, combined with his athleticism, adds a dynamic layer to the Packers’ offense that could be leveraged even when Love returns to full health. This depth at the quarterback position is a luxury in the NFL and could be pivotal as the Packers navigate the latter part of the season and aim for a playoff push.</p><p>As the Packers approach their Week 10 bye, the focus will undoubtedly be on ensuring Love’s health, but also on integrating the lessons learned from Willis’s outings into their game plans. The potential for a dual-threat quarterback dynamic could pose challenges for opposing defenses, giving Green Bay a tactical edge.</p><p>While Jordan Love’s health remains a primary concern, Malik Willis’ commendable performances have not only provided the Packers with a reliable backup option but have also opened up new possibilities for the team’s offensive schemes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers coaches ‘blown away’ by Malik Willis amid Jordan Love injury woes

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-malik-willis-in-for-jordan-love-after-suffering-groin-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Malik Willis in for Jordan Love after suffering groin injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Packers-news-Jordan-Love-offers-stance-on-cutting-down-on-interceptions.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers’ Malik Willis in for Jordan Love after suffering groin injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-27T12:15:41-07:00">October 27th, 12:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-27T12:38:46-07:00">October 27th, 12:38pm</time><address><a>Michael Whitaker</a>Michael Whitaker is an experienced NHL and NFL writer and also covers local Detroit sports for Bally Sports Detroit. He has a Bachelor's Degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers are in action against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and their entire fan base is holding its collective breath. Packers quarterback Jordan Love <a href="https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/1850613311341043943" rel="noopener">has been injured and replaced</a> by backup Malik Willis.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-love-aggressive-truth-bomb-mistakes">Love, who suffered an MCL injury in the season opener</a>, had been hobbling through most of the afternoon and his mobility was limited. He also appeared to re-injure his knee early in the game, though he remained in action after a quick trip to the blue medical tent and evaluation from team trainers.</p><p>Head coach Matt LaFleur <a href="https://x.com/zachkruse2/status/1850611969138606314" rel="noopener">indicated at halftime</a> that Love’s mobility was significantly hampered and that the playcalling would need to be adjusted in the second half.</p><p>The Packers have since <a href="https://x.com/packers/status/1850617560804253809" rel="noopener">categorized Love as “questionable”</a> to return with a groin injury. Before going down, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-love-stance-cutting-down-interceptions">Love had completed 14 of 22 passes</a> for a total of 196 yards and an interception.</p><p>He’s already missed Green Bay’s Week Two and Three matchups owing to the injury. Meanwhile, Willis filled in admirably for Love during his absence, winning both of his starts.</p><h2><b>Packers QB Jordan Love has already missed time this season </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Green-Bay-Packers-QB-Jordan-Love.jpg"><figcaption>© Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>As previously stated, Love missed two games earlier in the season owing to his MCL injury, while Willis filled him for him.</p><p>He was initially shaken up against the Jaguars trying to avoid a pass rush from Travon Walker; he landed awkwardly and was noticeably limping afterward. He then departed later in the game after once again trying to avoid Walker; he limped to the sidelines and the team called upon Willis to take over under center.</p><p>Last season, he threw for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions while also leading the Packers to a Wild Card postseason upset over the Dallas Cowboys.</p><p>The Packers recently re-signed Love to what was at the time the richest deal for a quarterback in NFL history; that mark was soon passed by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott’s new contract.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Malik Willis in for Jordan Love after suffering groin injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl-rumors-malik-willis-wrinkle-packers-could-add-offense-jordan-love-plays-week-4');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL rumors: The Malik Willis wrinkle Packers could add to offense if Jordan Love plays in Week 4');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/0The-Malik-Willis-wrinkle-Packers-could-add-to-offense-if-Jordan-Love-plays-in-Week-40.jpg"></figure><h1>NFL rumors: The Malik Willis wrinkle Packers could add to offense if Jordan Love plays in Week 4</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T12:10:31-07:00">September 28th, 12:10pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T12:13:31-07:00">September 28th, 12:13pm</time><address><a>Derek Hryn</a>Derek Hryn is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints specializing in NFL and NCAA Football coverage. Derek was previously a fantasy football expert at DK and SB Nation, and he has been featured at FanSided, USA Today, NBC Sports, The New York Post, and others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers are hopeful that their star quarterback will be active for their Week 4 matchup against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Malik Willis has started under center for the last two games, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-jordan-love-jaire-alexander-officially-questionable-for-week-4">Jordan Love has an outside chance</a> of suiting up ahead of his initial timetable. Love is currently listed as questionable with a knee injury.</p><p>After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1, the Packers have been forced to try and win games without their true offensive leader. They’ve done a fair job to this point, sitting at 2-1 as they prepare to swipe the NFC North’s top spot from the rival Vikings.</p><p>The Packers have gotten everything that they’ve needed out of Willis across two games. He’s seamlessly adapted to the offense, boasting the best passer rating (122.7) of his young career with 25 completions on 34 attempts for 324 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions.</p><p>Love, however, is the team’s clear starter. If he’s able to give it a go on Sunday, then the Packers need to play him. The connection between him and his receivers in the passing attack against the Eagles in Brazil looked too inviting, so how will the Packers move forward without thwarting their recent momentum? After getting a few limited practices in this week, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-love-practice-update-fans-hoping-week-4-return">Love’s status is wide open for the Vikings</a> game.</p><h2><b>Packers’ game plan for Malik Willis and Jordan Love in Week 4</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Malik-Willis-2.jpg"><figcaption>Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Head coach Matt LaFleur looks like an expert at making adjustments thus far in the 2024-25 campaign. He’s been able to drum up creative ideas on how to maximize his talent, despite his squad’s early misfortune. It should be interesting to see if he can bring similar ideas to the table with his talented QBs.</p><p>To everyone’s surprise, the Packers have an unlikely, and ironic advantage against their Minnesota opponent in Week 4. Love is <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5800719/2024/09/28/nfl-week-4-jordan-love-injury-malik-willis-travis-kelce-problems-caleb-williams-bryce-young-comparisons/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=twhq&amp;source=twitterhq" rel="noopener">progressing faster than expected</a>, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic, but the goal was always to have him play in this crucial game against the Vikings. While Love won’t be at full health if he does hit the field on Sunday, LaFleur will still possibly use Willis in a package to keep the Vikings guessing.</p><p>As many NFL coordinators know, it’s hard enough to prepare for one quarterback all week – never mind a second.</p><p>Thanks to Willis’ rushing prowess, he may also find himself taking snaps in short-yardage scenarios. We’ll have to continue monitoring Love’s status until the 1 PM ET kickoff on September 29, but we can continue to dream up more potential ideas for the Packers’ offense when both players are available.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: The Malik Willis wrinkle Packers could add to offense if Jordan Love plays in Week 4

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-matt-lafleur-loss-for-words-malik-willis');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Matt LaFleur at loss for words over Malik Willis');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Matt-LaFleur-at-loss-for-words-over-Malik-Willis.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers’ Matt LaFleur at loss for words over Malik Willis</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-23T08:29:07-07:00">September 23rd, 8:29am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-23T08:29:07-07:00">September 23rd, 8:29am</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the Green Bay Packers traded a seventh-round draft pick to the Tennessee Titans for Malik Willis, no one could have predicted what was to come. Four weeks into being with the Packers, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-1-malik-willis-reason-for-optimism">Willis has already won two games</a> as Green Bay’s starting quarterback. In those two games, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-malik-willis-reacts-to-revenge-win-over-titans">Willis has stepped up</a> in the absence of Packers starting quarterback Jordan Love. Willis has more than exceeded expectations in an incredibly brief time. So much so that head coach Matt LaFleur <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matt-lafleur-ive-never-seen-anything-like-what-malik-willis-has-done" rel="noopener">was at a loss for words</a> when discussing Willis’s impact.</p><p>“I just cannot articulate the job that he’s done in a short period of time,” said LaFleur. “People can’t fathom that. I promise you, you guys don’t get it. I know you think you got it, but you don’t get it. What he’s been able to do, I’ve never seen something like this.”</p><p>Willis, the Titans’ 2022 third-round pick they didn’t even want as their backup quarterback this season, completed 13-of-19 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown while running six times for 73 yards and a score. The loss was particularly humiliating for the Titans and their fans since the quarterback they traded for a seventh-round pick last month was a big reason why the Packers won so convincingly.</p><h2><b>How great has Malik Willis been for the Packers?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Malik-Willis-run-Packers-Titans.jpg"><figcaption>Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Willis has proven he’s much more on the field than the failed project in Tennessee. In his first start against the Colts, Willis remained conservative with his arm save for one deep shot that wide receiver Romeo Doubs brilliantly snatched. Still, he showed promise with his legs and smoothly operated an offense with lengthy play calls, motions, and shifts.</p><p>Against the Titans, Willis showed that he can let it rip a little more. He uncorked a deep ball down the right sideline on the opening drive that Christian Watson hauled in for a 30-yard gain to set up Willis’ touchdown run on a keeper. He zipped completions to Romeo Doubs and Watson to convert third-and-14 and third-and-18, respectively. Willis ran even more against his old team, selling option plays beautifully and protecting the rock while being evasive.</p><p>“He made some big-time plays throughout the course of the game,” LaFleur said. “I think, obviously, some plays with his legs were huge and also plays in the passing game, some of those third down-and-longs to make some of those completions down the field.</p><p>“He’s getting the ball, he’s reading the plays the right way, he’s making some off-schedule plays with his legs that were very critical. … Hats off to him. Hats off to everybody around him, guys rallying, having his back. I think (quarterbacks coach) Tom Clements does a great job. And I’d be remiss to say (assistant quarterback coaches) Connor Lewis and Sean Mannion, just the help they’ve given him, the support. Jordan Love has been instrumental, as well, giving him tips, hanging right by his side, and helping him out all along the way.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Matt LaFleur at loss for words over Malik Willis

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-malik-willis-reacts-to-revenge-win-over-titans');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Malik Willis reacts to revenge win over Titans');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Malik-Willis-reacts-to-revenge-win-over-Titans.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers’ Malik Willis reacts to revenge win over Titans</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-22T15:51:56-07:00">September 22nd, 3:51pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-22T15:51:56-07:00">September 22nd, 3:51pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>For the Titans, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-will-levis-pick-6-fans-calling-benching">more problems came from the quarterback position</a>. For the Green Bay Packers, not having quarterback Jordan Love didn’t turn out to be a problem. That’s because Malik Willis had a chance to react to a revenge win over the Titans.</p><p>Willis <a href="https://x.com/RobDemovsky/status/1837948909735260464" rel="noopener">took the high road</a>, according to a post on X by ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.</p><p>“Malik Willis on beating the Titans, who traded him to the Packers: ‘All wins count the same.’ ”</p><p>USA Today’s Ryan Wood asked Willis if he would <a href="https://x.com/ByRyanWood/status/1837949400309813443" rel="noopener">savor the win</a>.</p><p>“Malik Willis asked if he’s going to take a moment to enjoy this win especially against his former team: ‘Not till after the season. It’s a long season.’ He’s all business.”</p><h2><b>Packers QB Malik Willis shines against former team</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Green-Bay-Packers-QB-Malik-Willis.jpg"></figure><p>Willis led the Green Bay Packers to a 30-14 win over the Titans Sunday, just 27 days after the Titans traded him to Green Bay for a seventh-round draft pick.</p><p>What an impressive display by Willis, who had by far his best-ever NFL game in his fourth career start. Willis completed 13 of 19 passes for 202 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. He also ran the ball very well, gaining 73 yards on just six attempts, also adding a touchdown via the ground.</p><p>Previously, Willis had never thrown for more than 99 yards in a game and only scored one touchdown in two seasons with the Titans.</p><p>Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said Willis <a href="https://x.com/PaulKuharskyNFL/status/1837949116619673912" rel="noopener">did his job</a>, according to a post on X by Paul Kuharsky.</p><p>“Malik did a nice job,” Titans head coach Brian Callahan said. “Tip a cap to Malik. We let them get into a position in the game that was beneficiary to them. He made a couple of nice throws. Malik is a very capable quarterback. He made a couple of big throws that every NFL quarterback should be able to make. We didn’t do a good enough job. He played well. I don’t have anything else to add to that. I think Malik is a good football player.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Malik Willis reacts to revenge win over Titans

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-malik-willis-shuts-down-titans-revenge-game-narrative-classy-message');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Malik Willis shuts down Titans revenge game narrative with classy message');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Malik-Willis-shuts-down-Titans-revenge-game-narrative-with-classy-message.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers’ Malik Willis shuts down Titans revenge game narrative with classy message</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-18T14:40:49-07:00">September 18th, 2:40pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-18T14:40:49-07:00">September 18th, 2:40pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-1-malik-willis-reason-for-optimism">Malik Willis led the Green Bay Packers to a win in Week 2</a> against the Indianapolis Colts, and there’s a chance he may be called on again with the uncertainty of Jordan Love. The Packers next matchup will be against the Tennessee Titans, who Willis was drafted by in 2022. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-green-bay-trades-jordan-love-backup-titans-malik-willis">Willis was traded</a> just a few weeks before this season started, as it was obvious he wouldn’t get many opportunities with Will Levis taking over.</p><p>Ahead of the matchup, Willis was asked about a <a href="https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/1836496981482705382" rel="noopener">potential revenge game</a> and if he wanted to prove the Titans wrong. Willis decided to take the high road.</p><p>“I could care less, bro. I think I got paid the whole time I was there,” Willis said. “I’m more than blessed for the opportunity they’ve given me. They brought me into this league, whether those guys are there or not. That organization, they took a shot on me. Miss Amy, they (did) great job by me, for all I’m concerned.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Does Malik Willis want to prove the Titans wrong, per se, if he starts Sunday?</p><p>“I could care less, bro. I think I got paid the whole time I was there. I’m more than blessed for the opportunity they’ve given me. They brought me into this league, whether those guys are there or… <a href="https://t.co/0S26gyDvkp">pic.twitter.com/0S26gyDvkp</a></p><p>— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1836496981482705382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Willis was selected by the Titans with the 86th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but he never got that much of an opportunity to play. There was a question on if he would ever see playing time with the Packers, but Love’s unfortunate injury put him in the position to show what he can do.</p><h2>Malik Willis receives praise for Packers’ Week 2 win</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Malik-Willis.jpg"><figcaption>© Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After the Packers’ win against the Colts in Week 2, head coach Matt LaFleur gave Malik Willis <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matt-lafleur-malik-willis-performance-speaks-volumes-of-the-work-he-put-in" rel="noopener">praise for his play</a> and for leading the team to a win.</p><p>“I don’t think you guys can appreciate, or even comprehend, the task that Malik Willis [had] — I mean, this guy got here three weeks ago,” LaFleur said. “For him to be able to go out there and command our offense — we still had a lot of long calls. We had shifts, motions, a ton of different run schemes.</p><p>“There was a lot put on his plate, and for him to be able to go out there and do what he did today, I think that speaks volumes of who he is as a person and the work that he’s put in. Just super proud of him. I think our coaches did a great job preparing him. Yeah, just really happy and proud of our football team.”</p><p>Willis finished the game completing 12-of-14 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown, and 41 rushing yards on six carries. Willis didn’t have to do much, but he came up in big moments to help the Packers stay afloat. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-jordan-love-returns-to-practice-field-for-first-time-since-mcl-injury">With Jordan Love returning to practice</a> recently, there’s a possibility that Willis might not play, but if he does, there’s no doubt that the coaching staff will have him prepared for his former team.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Malik Willis shuts down Titans revenge game narrative with classy message

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-matt-lafleur-malik-willis-starter-amid-jordan-love-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Matt LaFleur names Malik Willis starter amid Jordan Love injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Packers-news-Matt-LaFleur-names-Malik-Willis-starter-amid-Jordan-Love-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers’ Matt LaFleur names Malik Willis starter amid Jordan Love injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-09T13:55:59-07:00">September 9th, 1:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-09T14:33:03-07:00">September 9th, 2:33pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-love-injury-update-sigh-of-relief"> Jordan Love expected to miss some due to a sprained MCL</a>, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur announced that Malik Willis will be the starting quarterback and Sean Clifford will be the backup. Love will also <a href="https://x.com/RobDemovsky/status/1833244074603602139" rel="noopener">not be going on IR</a>, and the team has no plans of bringing in another quarterback, according to Packers reporter Rob Demovsky.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-green-bay-trades-jordan-love-backup-titans-malik-willis">Packers traded for Willis</a> a week before the regular season started. He was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the 86th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but he never got that much of an opportunity to play. He’ll now have the chance to show his skills in the coming week for the Packers.</p><h2><b>Can Malik Willis lead the Packers with Jordan Love out?</b></h2><p>Malik Willis’ future with the Tennessee Titans looked like it was coming to an end when they<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-tennessee-signs-ex-steelers-qb-mason-rudolph-will-levis-backup"> signed Mason Rudolph in free agency</a>. Rudolph has had experience as a reliable backup quarterback and also a starter, but Willis hadn’t been able to show much in the first two years of his career. The 2022 third-round pick has been inconsistent since being drafted, which is why they selected Will Levis in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.</p><p>Willis is only 25 years old and has a lot of time left in the league, and there’s no doubt that Packers head coach Matt LaFleur will put him in the best position to succeed. The Packers have a group of young and talented playmakers on offense that should make Willis’ job easy. The next few games for the Packers consist of the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, and Los Angeles Rams. Those are a few tough teams, so it’ll be interesting how Willis performs.</p><p>There also has not been an actual timeline of how long Jordan Love will be out, so that will be some news to look out for as well.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Matt LaFleur names Malik Willis starter amid Jordan Love injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-green-bay-trades-jordan-love-backup-titans-malik-willis');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers land Jordan Love backup by trading for Titans’ Malik Willis');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Packers-news-Green-Bay-lands-Jordan-Love-backup-by-trading-for-Titans-Malik-Willis.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers land Jordan Love backup by trading for Titans’ Malik Willis</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-26T14:27:25-07:00">August 26th, 2:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-26T14:39:28-07:00">August 26th, 2:39pm</time><address><a>Matt Wadleigh</a>Matt Wadleigh is the lead NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball editor for ClutchPoints, and he also specializes in MLB and NFL coverage. He was born and raised in Oceanside and resides in Fresno with his wife and two dogs. Matthew is a huge Southern California sports fan and a retired member of the Fresno State drumline.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers gave <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-love-gets-historic-220-million-contract-extension">Jordan Love a massive four-year, $220 million contract extension</a> to peg him as the starter of the future. Now, the Packers are <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1828180922555916352" rel="noopener">adding a backup</a> to the roster by acquiring Tennessee Titans signal-caller Malik Willis, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.</p><p>‘QB trade: Titans are sending QB Malik Willis to the Packers in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick, per sources. Willis is likely to back up Jordan Love.’</p><p>Willis now goes from backing up Will Levis to being the backup for Love in Green Bay just a couple of weeks before the regular season is set to begin.</p><h2><b>Malik Willis on the move after rough Titans tenure </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Malik-Willis.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-draft-news-titans-select-malik-willis-with-no-86-pick">Titans selected Willis</a> in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft after his time with the Liberty Flames. Willis was a raw talent that needed developing but brought plenty of talent and ability to the fold.</p><p>Unfortunately, Willis was never able to get much of a shot during the regular season due to Ryan Tannehill and Levis operating much of the playing time.</p><p>In 2022, Willis played in eight games, going 31-of-61 for 276 yards with no scores and three interceptions. He did rush for 127 yards and a score. In 2023, he played in just three games briefly. With Will Levis set to be the starter for Tennessee, it appeared to be the end of the road for Willis.</p><p>The 2022 draft class has seen a lot of quarterbacks moved this offseason, with Kenny Pickett, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Willis all being traded.</p><p>The Titans have veteran Mason Rudolph set to be the backup to Levis, so Willis now gets a fresh start with a new franchise to try and turn things around.</p><p>The Titans host the Packers om September 22, so it won’t be long before these two teams face off against each other.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers land Jordan Love backup by trading for Titans’ Malik Willis

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-brian-callahan-real-about-malik-willis-after-win-vs-saints');   ga('set', 'title', 'Titans’ Brian Callahan gets 100% real about Malik Willis after win vs. Saints');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Brian-Callahan-gets-100-real-about-Malik-Willis-after-win-vs.-Saints.jpg"></figure><h1>Titans’ Brian Callahan gets 100% real about Malik Willis after win vs. Saints</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-26T06:53:38-07:00">August 26th, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-26T06:53:38-07:00">August 26th, 6:53am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-will-levis-chip-shoulder-draft-snub">Will Levis became the future of the Tennessee Titans</a>, Malik Willis was supposed to take over the reins. Fast forward to now, Willis is fighting for a spot on the team, but he may have made a good case for himself in the preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints. With 1:53 left in the game and trailing, Willis <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401673561" rel="noopener">led the offense</a> and hit rookie Bryce Oliver on a slant route for a touchdown to take the lead and eventually the win.</p><p>Head coach Brian Callahan was impressed with Willis’ play and gave him props after the game for leading the team down the field twice in the fourth quarter.</p><p>“Malik showed really well for himself,” Callahan said. “He made some really big-time throws.”</p><p>Callahan will have some big decisions to make soon, and one of them will possibly be if he wants to keep three quarterbacks on the roster, or if Willis will be on the outside looking in. When asked if Willis’ play will <a href="https://x.com/BuckReising/status/1827818511647101157" rel="noopener">affect roster decisions</a>, Callahan kept it short and simple.</p><p>“That factors in [to the roster decisions]. That definitely factors in,” Callahan said.</p><h2><b>Could Malik Willis be a roster cut for the Titans?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Malik-Willis.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Malik Willis’ future with the Tennessee Titans looked uncertain when the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-tennessee-signs-ex-steelers-qb-mason-rudolph-will-levis-backup">team signed Mason Rudolph in free agency</a>. Rudolph has experience as a reliable backup quarterback and also a starter, while Willis hasn’t shown much in his first two years of his career. The former third-round pick has been inconsistent since being drafted, which is probably the reason they signed Rudolph in free agency.</p><p>Willis is only 25 years old and has a lot of time left in the league, and if the right team signs him, he could have a solid career and eventually grow into a starting quarterback. As of now, if he stays with the Titans, he won’t be getting important reps and will most likely not be suiting up on game days. As a young quarterback who had a lot of expectations coming into the league, it’s humbling but it might not help him.</p><p>The Titans have gone in a different direction since drafting Willis, because the year after they drafted Will Levis and he looks to be the future at quarterback for the team. Levis showed flashes in his rookie season, and this season they’ve surrounded him with talent to succeed. In free agency, they signed Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, and Tony Pollard, and the offense should be a formidable group, but it all depends on Levis.</p><p>The AFC South will be a tough division, with the Houston Texans probably being the favorite to win with the additions they’ve made during the offseason as well. The Titans should definitely be a dark horse, and it’ll be interesting to see how they perform this season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Titans’ Brian Callahan gets 100% real about Malik Willis after win vs. Saints

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-will-levis-defends-malik-willis');   ga('set', 'title', 'Will Levis defends Malik Willis after boos from Titans fans');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Will-Levis-defends-Malik-Willis-after-boos-from-fans.jpg"></figure><h1>Will Levis defends Malik Willis after boos from Titans fans</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-29T16:34:26-07:00">October 29th, 4:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-29T16:34:26-07:00">October 29th, 4:34pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing. Go Titans, go Ducks, and go Kraken!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Leading up to the Week 8 game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Tennessee <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-will-levis-exclusive-club-4-tds-first-nfl-start" rel="noopener">Titans teased the idea</a> they would be using a dual-quarterback system. Instead, Will Levis played the entire game outside of just a handful of snaps that went to Malik Willis.</p><p>Titans fans <a href="https://twitter.com/gregauman/status/1718738216814096800" rel="noopener">were not pleased</a> with Willis’ first snap as it resulted in a fumble from a bad snap. Levis was quick to defend his teammate though, according to Greg Auman at FOX Sports.</p><p>“Levis made a point to have Malik Willis’ back, saying he didn’t like to hear boos from Titans fans when he came in the game. Seems like boos were more at the idea of rotating QBs than at Willis himself.”</p><p>Will Levis is probably correct with that assumption. Dual quarterback systems rarely work, if ever. So, fans weren’t too thrilled to see Malik Willis take the field after Levis flashed potential early in the game.</p><p>But this is a great sign of leadership from the rookie quarterback. He didn’t have to go out of his way to defend his teammate, but he did. This is the exact thing Titans fans should be happy to see from the rookie quarterback, despite the fact they’re the ones being called out.</p><p>Levis proved to be a difference maker <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-deandre-hopkins-raves-about-will-levis-4-td-performance" rel="noopener">for the Titans</a> offense against the Falcons. He lit up the field with 238 yards through the air along with four passing touchdowns. Three of which went to star receiver DeAndre Hopkins.</p><p>Look for Tennessee to lean on Levis moving forward. The young rookie looked fantastic in his NFL debut and it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing quarterback for this team right now.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Will Levis defends Malik Willis after boos from Titans fans

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-how-often-malik-willis-will-play-with-will-levis-starting');   ga('set', 'title', 'How often Titans’ Malik Willis will play with Will Levis set to start');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/titans-news-how-often-malik-willis-will-play-with-will-levis-set-to-start.jpg"></figure><h1>How often Titans’ Malik Willis will play with Will Levis set to start</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-28T14:50:17-07:00">October 28th, 2:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-28T14:50:51-07:00">October 28th, 2:50pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sportswriter who is comfortable covering many different sports. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Over the last couple years, the Tennessee Titans have appeared to be torn between clinging to their current core (Kevin Byard trade not withstanding) or completely rebuilding their roster. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-titans-shut-down-derrick-henry-deandre-hopkins-trades" rel="noopener">That indecision</a> is mirrored by the approach they are taking with their quarterbacks in Week 8.</p><p>With Ryan Tannehill dealing with an ankle injury, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-will-levis-win-titans-starting-job-falcons" rel="noopener">rookie Will Levis</a> is making his first career start versus the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday afternoon at Nissan Stadium. The situation is <a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1718369873171210543" rel="noopener">not as straightforward</a> as many fans may have expected, however.</p><p>“Will Levis will get the start for Titans and is expected to get the most reps, but Malik Willis will have packages,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler posted on X. “Could end up being roughly 75-25 {percent} as far as play time.”</p><p>Tennessee head coach Mike Vrabel is evidentially not ready to fully commit to one signal-caller and is instead going to throw out multiple QB packages against Atlanta. While the strategy is sure to keep the defense on its toes, it is a clear message that the team is not completely sold on handing over the reins to Levis quite yet.</p><p>The former Kentucky signal-caller played sparingly in the preseason due to a quad injury and will see his first bit of NFL action this weekend. Accuracy is a concern, but Levis’ arm talent clearly caught the Titans’ attention. Despite scuffling in the past, Willis has done well with the few opportunities Vrabel has given him in 2023. He is 4-of-5 for 74 passing yards.</p><p>The future of the franchise could begin to take shape in this critical matchup. After a 2-4, last-place start to the season, could fans ask for anything more?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

How often Titans’ Malik Willis will play with Will Levis set to start

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-ryan-tannehill-injury-update-will-levis-malik-willis-opportunity');   ga('set', 'title', 'It’s Will Levis, Malik Willis time for Titans after official Ryan Tannehill injury status');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/titans-news-its-will-levis-malik-willis-time-in-tennessee-after-official-ryan-tannehill-injury-status.jpg"></figure><h1>It’s Will Levis, Malik Willis time for Titans after official Ryan Tannehill injury status</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-27T12:14:20-07:00">October 27th, 12:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-27T12:14:20-07:00">October 27th, 12:14pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tennessee Titans <a href="https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/status/1717963554354090415" rel="noopener">have ruled</a> Ryan Tannehill out for their Week 8 contest against the Atlanta Falcons, via team reporter Jim Wyatt. With Tannehill officially out of the picture for their Falcons clash, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-tennessee-oc-message-will-levis-malik-willis-week-8" rel="noopener">Titans will be turning to</a> Will Levis and Malik Willis.</p><p>If Tannehill were to miss the game, it was reported that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-mike-vrabel-malik-willis-will-levis-plan-ryan-tannehill-injury-status" rel="noopener">Levis would draw the start</a>. However, head coach Mike Vrabel doubled down on his <a href="https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/status/1717964247659856046" rel="noopener">double quarterback approach</a>, Wyatt confirmed. Vrabel and the Titans are expecting both Levis and Willis to play against the Falcons.</p><p>When Levis steps onto the field, he will be making his NFL debut. Tennessee used a second-round pick on the quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft. Now, he’ll have an opportunity to prove that he can be the Titans quarterback of the present and future. He comes to the NFL after spending two years with Penn State and two years with Kentucky at the college level. He threw for 5,876 yards and 46 touchdowns.</p><p>Malik Willis was expected to be Tennessee’s QB of the future when the Titans used a third-round draft pick on him in 2022. However, he has struggled at the NFL level, throwing for 350 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions over his 10 appearances. He has gone 1-2 as a starter.</p><p>In the wake of Ryan Tannehill’s injury, the Titans will now see what they have in their young gunslingers. Mike Vrabel wants to mix things up and force the Falcons to play against two different types of QBs. While it may work at first, the Titans will want to find their long-term starter if Tannehill is forced to miss time beyond Week 8.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

It’s Will Levis, Malik Willis time for Titans after official Ryan Tannehill injury status

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-tennessee-oc-message-will-levis-malik-willis-week-8');   ga('set', 'title', 'Titans OC sends message to Will Levis, Malik Willis ahead of pivotal Week 8 matchup');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Titans-news-Titans-OC-sends-message-to-Will-Levis-Malik-Willis-ahead-of-pivotal-Week-8-matchup.jpg"></figure><h1>Titans OC sends message to Will Levis, Malik Willis ahead of pivotal Week 8 matchup</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-26T10:17:34-07:00">October 26th, 10:17am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-26T10:18:23-07:00">October 26th, 10:18am</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing. Go Titans, go Ducks, and go Kraken!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tennessee Titans are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-tennessee-starting-quarterback-ryan-tannehill-injury-will-levis-malik-willis">in the midst of new leadership</a>, as it was previously announced that Will Levis will start at quarterback in Week 8 with Ryan Tannehill sidelined.</p><p>However, head coach Mike Vrabel claims that Malik Willis will also receive some playing time for the Titans as well.</p><p>With two young quarterbacks fighting for the starting role, offensive coordinator Tim Kelly shared an uplifting message for both of them.</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/status/1717578897150120255">According to team journalist</a>, Jim Wyatt, Kelly did his part to remove pressure by claiming he doesn’t want to see either of them “put a cape on.”</p><p>“Both Will Levis and Malik Willis have done a good job preparing as QBs, and learning the game plan. … Neither one has to go out there and ‘put a cape on’, they just need to do their job.”</p><p>This is exactly what both quarterbacks need to hear. Considering the Titans are 2-4 and looking like a bottom-five team so far this season, removing any excess pressure from Levis and Willis can only help them during their Week 8 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.</p><p>We’ve seen Malik Willis under center for the Titans before, as he stepped in as the starter last season as a rookie after Tannehill fell to injury. He did so again midway through Week 6 this year. So far, Willis has been underwhelming, but his athleticism still makes him a unique option at quarterback.</p><p>Meanwhile, Sunday will be Levis’s NFL debut. He’s been battling injuries, but it appears he’ll be leading the charge for the first time in his career.</p><p>With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-ravens-level-of-interest-in-derrick-henry-trade-with-titans-revealed">trade rumors swirling</a> around the Titans’ organization, there’s no telling what’s in store for this season. Hopefully, we see some flashes of potential from Levis on Sunday. If he can do that, then there might be something for fans to root for.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Titans OC sends message to Will Levis, Malik Willis ahead of pivotal Week 8 matchup

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-mike-vrabel-malik-willis-will-levis-plan-ryan-tannehill-injury-status');   ga('set', 'title', 'Titans coach Mike Vrabel’s Malik Willis-Will Levis plan amid Ryan Tannehill’s cloudy injury status');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/titans-news-mike-vrabels-malik-willis-will-levis-plan-amid-ryan-tannehills-cloudy-injury-status.jpeg"></figure><h1>Titans coach Mike Vrabel’s Malik Willis-Will Levis plan amid Ryan Tannehill’s cloudy injury status</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-24T09:52:36-07:00">October 24th, 9:52am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-24T09:52:36-07:00">October 24th, 9:52am</time><address><a>Andrew Meyers</a>Andrew Meyers is an avid sports fan with a fondness for Philadelphia teams that rarely love him back. He has two degrees from Quinnipiac University, including a master's in sports journalism. Outside of ClutchPoints, Meyers does play-by-play broadcasting for various colleges in the northeast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tennessee Titans could be on the verge of a quarterback change this week as starter Ryan Tannehill will likely be unable to play due to an ankle injury. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel did not name a starter for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, but said that he’d <a href="https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/status/1716848467715223555" rel="noopener">anticipate both</a> Malik Willis and Will Levis playing <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-tennessee-qb-plan-for-week-8-ryan-tannehill-concerning-ankle-injury-revealed" rel="noopener">if Tannehill can’t go,</a> according to Jim Wyatt.</p><p>Tannehill suffered a high-ankle sprain during a Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He exited the contest and Willis came in to play in the fourth quarter for his first game action of the season. He completed four of five passing attempts for 74 yards and rushed for 17 yards, though he was sacked four times in two drives.</p><p>Willis started three games for the Titans as a rookie last season, appearing in eight total. He threw 61 passes, totaling 276 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran the ball 27 times for 163 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>Levis has yet to play for the Titans this season after Tennesee selected him with a second-round pick in April’s draft. He struggled in the preseason but could finally get his shot in the NFL on Sunday.</p><p>The Titans home crowd on Sunday will not have much patience for Tennessee’s offense and will expect to see some improvement regardless of who is under center. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-tennessees-malik-willis-will-levis-plan-ryan-tannehill-miss-time-ankle-injury" rel="noopener">Will Levis and Malik Willis</a> won’t be given any sort of reprieve despite their short time in the NFL. The 2-5 Titans desperately need a win or their season could be over before the halfway point.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Titans coach Mike Vrabel’s Malik Willis-Will Levis plan amid Ryan Tannehill’s cloudy injury status

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/titans-news-tennessees-malik-willis-will-levis-plan-ryan-tannehill-miss-time-ankle-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Titans’ Malik Willis, Will Levis plan with Ryan Tannehill set to miss time due to ankle injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/titans-news-tennessees-malik-willis-will-levis-plan-with-ryan-tannehill-set-to-miss-time-due-to-ankle-injury.jpg"></figure><h1>Titans’ Malik Willis, Will Levis plan with Ryan Tannehill set to miss time due to ankle injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2023-10-18T10:55:24-07:00">October 18th, 10:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2023-10-18T10:55:24-07:00">October 18th, 10:55am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Tennessee Titans have crawled out to an ugly 2-4 start on the 2023 season, and things could end up getting worse for the team before it gets better. Ryan Tannehill picked up an ankle injury in the Titans <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-ryan-tannehill-gets-brutally-honest-ankle-injury-after-loss-ravens" rel="noopener">Week 6 loss</a> to the Baltimore Ravens, and it has forced the team to figure out whether Malik Willis or Will Levis will fill in for him if he cannot play after Tennessee’s Week 7 bye week.</p><p>Reports have indicated that Tannehill’s injury is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-ryan-tannehill-gets-encouraging-surgery-update" rel="noopener">not as bad</a> as the one he suffered last season when he required surgery and a trip to the injured reserve, which led many fans to believe that the veteran quarterback may not have to miss time after all. Unfortunately, Tannehill is still expected to have to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/insider/story/_/id/38678945/nfl-week-7-fantasy-tips-upset-favorite-prediction-buzz" rel="noopener">sit out a few games</a> due to this injury, which immediately thrusts Willis and Levis into the spotlight.</p><p>“The Titans are bracing to be without quarterback Ryan Tannehill because of his high right ankle sprain, possibly for a few weeks depending on how quickly he heals. This is the same ankle on which Tannehill suffered multiple ankle injuries last season, ultimately resulting in surgery and an IR stint late in the year. One source told me the current ankle issue is not believed to be as serious as the last but significant enough that he could miss time.” – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN</p><h2>Who would start for Titans at quarterback if Ryan Tannehill misses time?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/titans-titans-depth-chart-titans-preseason-malik-willis-will-levis.jpg"></figure><p>Willis and Levis battled it out for the backup job behind Tannehill back during training camp, with Willis initially coming out on top. The problem is Willis struggled mightily in relief of Tannehill against the Ravens, which has led the Titans to reconsider who should start if Tannehill can’t go. As a result, both guys are throwing to receivers over Tennessee’s bye week in preparation for a potential Week 8 start.</p><p>“The Titans are prepping Malik Willis and Will Levis during the bye week, having them throw with receivers in Nashville. Tannehill won’t be part of that process as he heals up. Tannehill is as tough as they come, but that ankle has been through a lot. Willis vs. Levis could be a battle. Willis won in the preseason but struggled in relief Sunday against Baltimore.” – Jeremy Fowler, ESPN</p><p>This was an interesting quarterback battle throughout the summer, and it looks set to be reignited once the Titans return from their bye week. Tannehill is going to do everything he can to find the field in Week 8, but more likely than not, Willis or Levis will be forced into action, and it sounds like Tennessee has already begun the process of trying to identify who would fill in for their starting quarterback.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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