Willis thrives with help from the Packers' defense and running game in a 16-10 victory over Colts

Malik Willis acknowledges he wasn’t ready the last time he had to start an NFL game. The Green Bay Packers quarterback knew he’d be more prepared the next time an opportunity arose.

With plenty of help from his new teammates, Willis went out and proved it Sunday by helping the Packers beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Sunday.

Acquired by Green Bay on Aug. 27 in trade from Tennessee, Willis threw his first career touchdown pass to help the Packers withstand the absence of the injured Jordan Love.

“I don’t think you guys can appreciate or even comprehend the task that Malik Willis (faced)," Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “This guy got here three weeks ago.”