TheGreen Bay Packers survived an injury scare to star quarterback Jordan Love in their 27-20 win over the New York Giants on the road on Sunday.
Facing the potential of losing three games in a row, the Packers had to deal with injury trouble to Love during the Giants game after he got hit in his shoulder. Love left the game, which opened the door forbackup signal-caller Malik Willisto make his first appearance on the field in the 2025 NFL regular season.
The former Tennessee Titans quarterback did not let the Packers down in the short time he was tasked to orchestrate Green Bay’s offense on the field. Willis completed his two pass attempts for six yards and a touchdown, which was scored by wide receiver Christian Watson in the second quarter. Moreover, Willis rushed for 16 yards on his only carry of the contest.
Love was able to find his way to the field later on to finish the contest, but there was no denying that Willis made his mark on it as well, despite a brief appearance, which Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur made sure to mention after the game.
LaFleur gives Willis props for performance in Packers’ Week 11 win over the Giants
Nov 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Willis (2) runs the ball against New York during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
LaFleur had nothing but good words to say about Willis, who is in his second season with Green Bay.
“We don’t win that game without Malik,” LaFleur said of Willis, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN. “He made a lot of plays in the game, and obviously we don’t win that game without him.”
Willis, who was traded by the Titans to the Packers in 2024, has become a dependable backup for Love, and he’s proven it again against the Giants.
In 2024, he had 550 passing yards and three touchdowns on a 74.1 percent pass completion rate in seven appearances in Packers colors.
Love (10) speaks with Willis (2) on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts during the Colts’ training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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