Here’s how former Liberty players Demario Douglas and Malik Willis have fared through the first five weeks of the 2026 NFL season.

WR DEMARIO DOUGLAS

This week: New England 45, Las Vegas 17

Douglas had his best game of the season in the Patriots’ dominant win over the Raiders on Sunday, catching four passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns. The former Liberty standout opened the scoring with a 35-yard touchdown reception from Drake Maye in the first quarter. He added a second touchdown catch later in the game as New England rolled to its third win of the season.

Douglas entered Week 5 with just seven receptions for 82 yards through four games. His two-touchdown performance nearly doubled his season touchdown production from previous seasons combined in 2026 and gave him his first scores of the year. Through five games, Douglas has recorded 13 receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns. The Patriots improved to 3-2 with the victory and have won two consecutive games.

2026 stats: 13 receptions, 147 yards, 11.3 yards per reception, 2 TD

Next game: vs. New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:00 p.m., CBS

QB MALIK WILLIS

This week: Cincinnati 31, Miami 24

Willis accounted for two touchdowns but also committed three turnovers as the Dolphins fell to the Cincinnati Bengals, 31-24, on Sunday.

The former Liberty quarterback completed 15 of 27 passes for 137 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He also rushed eight times for 74 yards and a touchdown, continuing to provide a significant threat with his legs. Willis helped Miami mount a late comeback, leading an 80-yard scoring drive that ended with a three-yard touchdown pass to rookie Kevin Coleman Jr. He later scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown with 45 seconds remaining to pull the Dolphins within seven points. However, Willis lost a fumble on Miami’s next possession, ending the comeback opportunity.

Through five games, Willis has completed 73 of 130 passes for 849 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. He has also rushed 27 times for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Miami remains winless at 0-5 despite a season-high 217 rushing yards against Cincinnati. The Dolphins will have a bye in Week 6 before returning to action against the New York Jets on Oct. 25.

2026 stats: 73-of-130 passing, 849 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT; 27 carries, 186 yards, 2 TD

Next game: Bye week