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Dolphins keep Malik Willis at QB after 31-24 Bengals loss
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Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said he is not considering a quarterback change after a 31-24 loss to Cincinnati. Malik Willis went 15 of 27 for 137 yards with two interceptions and a fumble. Willis has completed 56.2 percent of passes this season. Hafley said Willis needs to be better. Willis rushed for 74 yards, a Dolphins quarterback record.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Miami sticks with Willis for upcoming games barring injury, so fans should expect the same starter.
- Young receivers must improve route depth and timing with Willis under center.
- The run-first attack continues after De'Von Achane was lost for the season.
What's Happening
- Willis began 0-for-4 and did not complete a pass until the second quarter against Cincinnati.
- He threw interceptions to Bengals safety Jordan Battle on back-to-back second-quarter drives.
- Ollie Gordon had 18 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown in the same game.
Willis in Miami
- Willis started the 11th game of his NFL career on Sunday.
- General Manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley brought him from Green Bay for a new era.
- His 39-yard fourth-quarter run was the longest by an NFL quarterback this season.
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