Malik Willis addresses Dolphins' struggles during season start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis acknowledges the team's poor start to the 2026 season, with four losses in four weeks and a deficit of 101-46 in those games. Willis, who has thrown for 712 yards with one touchdown and one interception, emphasizes the need for accountability and improvement moving forward. He stated that the team cannot continue to use youth and inexperience as excuses for their performance and must focus on correcting mistakes to find success. The Dolphins aim to improve as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
- •Dolphins are 0-4 to start the 2026 season.
- •Willis has completed 56.3% of passes with 712 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
- •Miami has been outscored 101-46 in losses.
- •Willis calls for accountability and improvement from teammates.
- •The team has upcoming games to potentially reverse their fortunes.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis offers brutally honest thoughts on start with Dolphins
"The Miami Dolphins haven't been great, and quarterback Malik Willis knows it's time to stop the excuses and start winning.
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