Here’s how former Liberty players fared this past week in the first week of the NFL season.
QB MALIK WILLIS
Now in Green Bay, Willis entered the season opener for the Packers on the last two plays of the game when starting quarterback Jordan Love exited with an injury. Down 5 with 6 seconds left and the ball near midfield, Willis threw an incomplete pass and was then sacked to conclude the game, a 34-29 loss to the Eagles.
Love has a sprained MCL and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks. Currently, Willis is slated to be the starter for the Packers moving forward, but there have been whispers of Green Bay potentially looking to bring in another quarterback.
Next game: vs Indianapolis, Sunday, Sep. 15, 1:00 p.m., FOX
WR DEMARIO DOUGLAS
Douglas brought in two of his three targets for 12 yards as the Patriots defeated the Bengals, 16-10, to open the season. New England and quarterback Jacoby Brissett only completed 15 passes for 121 yards on the day, and Douglas was one of seven different players to haul in a reception.
Next game: vs Seattle, Sunday, Sep. 15, 1:00 p.m., FOX
