Malik Antonio Willis Week 9 Preview vs. the Lions

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Antonio Willis has a good matchup in Week 9 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), facing the Detroit Lions. The Lions are conceding the most passing yards in the NFL, 276.6 per game.

Malik Willis has piled up 1,268 passing yards (181.1 per game) and a 59% completion percentage this year, throwing for six TDs with five INTs. In addition, Malik Antonio Willis has compiled 225 yards on the ground (32.1 per game) on 36 carries. Malik Antonio Willis also has three rushing touchdowns.

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Willis vs. the Lions

  • Willis vs the Lions (since 2021): No games
  • Detroit has allowed 300 or more passing yards to a total of three opposing players this year.
  • Seven players have thrown one or more touchdowns in a game against the Lions this season.
  • Detroit has allowed seven players to throw two or more touchdowns in a matchup in 2026.
  • The Lions have allowed at least three TD passes in an outing to four opposing QBs this season.
  • The pass defense of the Lions is giving up 276.6 yards per contest this year, which ranks last in the league.
  • The Lions' defense is ranked 30th in the league with 18 passing TDs conceded so far this season.

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Willis Passing Insights

  • Willis has finished above his passing yards prop total in five of seven opportunities this season.
  • The Dolphins, who are 31st in NFL play in points scored, have passed 48.5% of the time while running 51.5%.
  • Willis is No. 18 in the league averaging 6.9 yards per attempt (1,268 total yards passing).
  • Malik Antonio Willis has thrown for a touchdown in four of seven games this season, with more than one TD pass twice.
  • He has scored nine of his team's 13 offensive touchdowns this season (69.2%).
  • Willis accounts for 25.9% of his team's red zone plays, with 14 of his total 183 passing attempts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

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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

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