Here’s how former Liberty Flames Demario Douglas and Malik Willis fared this past week in the NFL as both players looked to build momentum heading into the second half of the season.

WR DEMARIO DOUGLAS

This week: Green Bay 45, New England 27

Douglas turned in one of his best performances of the season Sunday, recording five receptions for 102 yards in the Patriots’ 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The former Liberty standout averaged 20.4 yards per reception and recorded a long reception of 36 yards. It was his first 100-yard receiving performance of the season and his second game with at least 75 receiving yards in the past three weeks. He also tied his career high for receptions and set a new career high for receiving yards

Douglas has continued to see an increased role in the New England passing game, giving quarterback Drake Maye another option in an offense that has been productive throughout the season. Through nine games, Douglas has recorded 31 receptions for 434 yards and four touchdowns. His 102-yard performance was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult afternoon for the Patriots, who fell to 5-4.

2026 stats: 31 receptions, 434 yards, 14.0 yards per reception, 4 TD

Next game: vs. New York Jets

QB MALIK WILLIS

This week: Detroit 19, Miami 9

It was a difficult afternoon for Willis and the Miami Dolphins, who fell to the Detroit Lions, 19-9, on Sunday. Willis completed 13 of 25 passes for 128 yards with one interception. He was also sacked three times and managed just seven rushing yards on two carries. After delivering an impressive performance in Miami’s first victory of the season against the New York Jets two weeks ago, Willis has struggled to find consistency. He threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns against New England last week before being held without a touchdown against Detroit.

The former Liberty quarterback has now started eight games for the Dolphins, who have struggled to find their footing this season. Miami fell to 1-7 with Sunday’s loss. Through nine weeks, Willis has completed 121 of 208 passes for 1,396 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions. He has also rushed 38 times for 232 yards and three touchdowns.

2026 stats: 121-of-208 passing, 1,396 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT; 38 carries, 232 yards, 3 TD

Next game: vs. Buffalo