Jets quarterback Justin Fields suffered a concussion throughout the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 30-10 loss in opposition to the Payments.
With 12:03 remaining, Fields was sacked by Joey Bosa, and he exited the sphere and went into the Jets medical tent to be evaluated.
The again of Fields’ head hit the turf and backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor changed him. Jets coach Aaron Glenn confirmed in his postgame press convention that Fields is in concussion protocol, leaving his standing for subsequent Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Buccaneers unsure.
“Still have to evaluate that,” Glenn stated about Fields.
After an encouraging recreation in opposition to the Steelers wherein the Jets misplaced 34-32 in Week 1, Fields struggled earlier than leaving the sport. He accomplished simply 3-of-11 passes for 27 yards.
Essentially the most alarming facet of Fields’ efficiency was his lack of accuracy. After enjoying among the best video games of his profession in opposition to the Steelers, Fields was off-target on passes to Garrett Wilson and different Jets receivers. It was harking back to his uneven performances in coaching camp wherein Fields struggled with ball placement and holding onto the ball too lengthy.
When requested about Fields’ efficiency on Sunday in opposition to the Payments, Glenn stated he would “have to watch the tape.”
“I don’t know, man,” Wilson stated concerning the Jets offense. “I don’t know. All week, you’re feeling such as you’ve obtained a very good plan.
“We had a good week of practice and you come out and lay an egg when it matters. We’ve got to figure it out. I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t know exactly how that happens and props to them.”
If Fields misses subsequent week’s recreation in opposition to Tampa, it could be Taylor who would begin in his place. All through his 15-season profession, Taylor has 58 profession begins. The final time Taylor began a recreation was in 2023 when he was the Giants’ backup quarterback.
In reduction for Fields, Taylor accomplished 7-of-11 passes for 56 yards and his landing go to Jeremy Ruckert was the Jets’ lone landing in opposition to the Payments.
“There’s a number of things, to be honest with you,” Glenn stated about what disillusioned him about Sunday’s efficiency. “But those are things I want to make sure I look at the tape before I just start to ramble off on some things.”
