San Francisco limits Malik Willis to 197 passing yards in Week 2

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

San Francisco limits Malik Willis to 197 passing yards in Week 2
Summary

In Week 2, Malik Willis and the Miami Dolphins faced a challenging matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Willis completed 14 of 23 passes for 197 yards and threw one touchdown, while struggling on the ground with just six yards on two carries. The 49ers effectively defended against Willis, especially limiting his ability to make plays with his legs, a crucial aspect of his game. Despite a 77-yard touchdown toss to Ryan Miller late in the game, the Dolphins appeared outmatched. The performance raises questions about Willis's effectiveness moving forward.

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  • Malik Willis passed for 197 yards and one touchdown against the 49ers.
  • Willis was restricted to six rushing yards on two attempts.
  • The Dolphins struggled offensively, looking outmatched by the 49ers.
  • Willis had a late touchdown throw that inflated his passing stats.
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In a blowout loss to the 49ers, Malik Willis passed for 197 yards and one touchdown while being held to six yards on the ground.

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