The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 and using a critical wave of momentum heading into Week 4’s conflict with the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
That is to not say the Packers have not been spectacular as nicely, although. Inexperienced Bay is 2-1 after two, frankly, dominant wins over lesser opponents within the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. Beating the lesser crew is what good groups ought to do — and normally, that is not newsworthy — however Inexperienced Bay’s two wins have been extra noteworthy than regular as a result of each got here with backup quarterback Malik Willis on the helm of the offense.
Willis was traded from the Titans to the Packers just a few days earlier than the season started for a seventh-round decide. He was seen as a “bust” having by no means even scratched his potential in Tennessee after being drafted within the third spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Willis appeared nothing than a dangerous decide for Inexperienced Bay’s backup quarterback job, however basic supervisor Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur clearly noticed one thing in him. And thru two begins, the Packers have been precisely spot on of their projection of Willis’ unexplored expertise. He is not an MVP candidate, however he hasn’t been requested to be. LaFleur has carried out a masterful job of discovering straightforward and open throws for Willis in his playbook whereas leaning closely on a league-leading dashing assault and league-leading protection by way of takeaways.
LaFleur has been so good at reviving Willis’ profession that even Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores has taken discover.
“I don’t suppose it’s being talked about sufficient— what’s occurring over there with Malik Willis,” Flores mentioned in a latest information convention. “It’s spectacular to look at.”
