Remembering a Random Packers Play: Malik Willis, Jayden Reed & Leak

The Green Bay Packers went into their Week 8 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at 5-2, having just rattled off three straight victories (over the Rams, Cardinals and Texans). But, in the fourth quarter, they had their hands full against the 2-5 Jaguars.

On their first drive of the second half, nursing a 13-10 lead, quarterback Jordan Love left the game, giving way to Malik Willis. Willis had won his two starts earlier in the season, but both of those games came with a week of game prep. How would he do when pressed into action mid-game?

The Packers went run-heavy, with Willis only attempting 5 passes in the half. The Packers were able to tread water, but a late touchdown drive by the…