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Establish The Run on Malik Willis

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When you look back at Malik Willis' starts with the Titans and Packers, the team's running back target share fell by an average of 2.1% in Willis' starts. That kind of aligns with what we know about scrambling quarterbacks and them being less likely to target the running back.
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Willis' scrambling style reduces RB targets by 2.1% on average; hurts Dolphins' RB value.

Willis' arrival as the Dolphins' starting quarterback has negatively impacted running back target share. Historical data from Willis' starts with the Titans and Packers shows running back target share fell by an average of 2.1%, aligning with his scrambling style and reduced reliance on checkdown passes.

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