Yahoo Sports NFL on Malik Willis

Willis' poor EPA and decision-making offset by rushing ability against 49ers' weak run D.

Willis had a -0.35 EPA per play in Week 1 against the Raiders, taking five sacks and struggling with decision-making and timing. He scrambled on 13.5% of his dropbacks (matching his sack rate) compared to Purdy's 5.5%, indicating holding issues. Willis was only 2-for-7 for 18 yards in 21 personnel and struggled between 10 and 20 yards downfield. However, Willis is a rushing threat with 39 yards and 28 yards after contact, which the source identifies as 'arguably the biggest one in this game on this side of the ball' against the 49ers' vulnerable run defense.

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