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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Antonio Willis has a good matchup in Week 9 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), playing the Detroit Lions. The Lions are giving up the most passing yards in the league, 276.6 per game.
Malik Willis has passed for 1,268 yards (181.1 per game) this season, connecting on 59% of his passes with six TD passes with five INTs. Malik Antonio Willis also has rushed for 225 yards on 36 attempts with three touchdowns, compiling 32.1 yards per game.
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Willis vs. the Lions
- Willis vs the Lions (since 2021): No games
- Detroit has given up 300 or more passing yards to a total of three opposing players this year.
- Seven players have tossed one or more touchdowns in a game against the Lions this season.
- Seven opposing quarterbacks have thrown for at least two TDs in a game against Detroit in 2026.
- The Lions have allowed four opposing players to throw for at least three TD passes in an outing this season.
- The 276.6 passing yards the Lions give up per contest makes them the worst pass defense in the league this year.
- Opponents of the Lions have scored 18 touchdowns through the air (2.6 per game). The Lions' defense is 30th in the league in that category.
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Willis Passing Insights
- Willis has bettered his passing yards prop total in five games this year, or 71.4%.
- The Dolphins pass on 48.5% of their plays and run on 51.5%. They are 31st in NFL action in points scored.
- Willis' 6.9 yards per attempt rank 18th in the NFL.
- Malik Antonio Willis has completed at least one touchdown pass four times in seven games, including multiple TDs twice.
- He has scored nine of his team's 13 offensive touchdowns this season (69.2%).
- Willis has attempted 14 passes in the red zone (25.9% of his team's red zone plays).
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Willis' Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Patriots | 11/1/2026 | Week 8 | 21-for-32 / 211 YDS / 2 TDs / 1 INT | 1 ATT / 2 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Jets | 10/25/2026 | Week 7 | 14-for-21 / 208 YDS / 2 TDs / 0 INTs | 8 ATT / 37 YDS / 1 TD |
| vs. Bengals | 10/11/2026 | Week 5 | 15-for-27 / 137 YDS / 1 TD / 2 INTs | 8 ATT / 74 YDS / 1 TD |
| vs. Vikings | 10/4/2026 | Week 4 | 9-for-17 / 85 YDS / 0 TDs / 0 INTs | 2 ATT / 11 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Chiefs | 9/27/2026 | Week 3 | 20-for-36 / 210 YDS / 0 TDs / 1 INT | 9 ATT / 56 YDS / 0 TDs |