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Justin Fields Breaks Silence With Blunt Response to Jets Benching

Justin Fields Breaks Silence With Blunt Response to Jets Benching

Summary

The New York Jets benched quarterback Justin Fields after a game against the New England Patriots. The team will now start Tyrod Taylor, a veteran, in their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. Fields had led the Jets to two wins with a record of 2-7 as the starting quarterback this season.

Key Facts

  • The Jets benched Justin Fields after a game against the Patriots.
  • Tyrod Taylor will start as quarterback for the Jets in the next game.
  • Fields started nine games this season, with two wins and seven losses.
  • Fields completed 62.7% of his passes for 1,259 yards, with seven touchdowns and one interception this season.
  • Fields also rushed for 383 yards and scored four rushing touchdowns.
  • The Jets won their first game of the season under Fields in Week 8.
  • Taylor previously played in Week 3, completing 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
  • The game against the Baltimore Ravens is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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