Miami Dolphins Quarterback Malik Willis Reflects on Faith After Narrow Win Against New York Jets
Malik Willis pointed to his Christian faith as the anchor that kept the Miami Dolphins steady during a frantic fourth-quarter surge by the New York Jets, christiandaily.co.kr reported. The Dolphins held on for a 28-25 victory on October 25, surviving an 18-point second-half onslaught after building a comfortable 21-7 lead at halftime. Speaking with CBS Sports reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala immediately after the game, Willis explained how he maintained his composure when the opponent threatened to wipe out Miami’s advantage.
“I’m just trying to stay rooted in my faith,” Willis told CBS Sports. “Jesus went through much greater trials than I’ll ever go through.”
The narrow triumph marked the team's first win of the season under difficult circumstances.
Willis Expresses His Faith Across Digital Channels
Willis maintains a visible expression of his faith across his digital channels. His X profile features a praying hands emoji alongside the phrase “Glory to God.” A pinned post from September 24, 2017, displays the acronym “TGFE,” representing the phrase “Thank God For Everything.” His Instagram account features the same abbreviation alongside the phrase “God’s plan.” Every public post on his X feed since June 2023 includes explicit references to his faith.
When announcing his trade from the Green Bay Packers to the Miami Dolphins on March 9, Willis thanked Packers fans for their support over the previous two seasons. He concluded the message by citing Matthew 6:33-34, a biblical passage emphasizing the pursuit of God’s kingdom and righteousness. He referenced the same verses again on December 28, the day after Green Bay suffered a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, highlighting verse 34’s instruction not to worry about tomorrow.
“Win or lose, I give God the glory,” Willis wrote at the time. “It’s a blessing to get another opportunity to go out there and give Him the glory. You’ve just got to keep moving forward.”
Prioritizing Spiritual Growth Over Victory
He stated that his talents and visibility serve a specific purpose: pointing others toward God. He described himself not as anyone special, but simply as an individual trying to improve daily while honoring his family and his faith.
While acknowledging the joy of winning football games, Willis emphasized that competitive success is secondary to spiritual community. He noted that participating in small group Bible studies with teammates, building relationships, and growing together in faith hold far more value than any tally in the win column.
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