The New York Jets have played 10 games so far this season and Justin Fields has started all but one of them.
The only game Fields didn’t start was the Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because he missed the contest due to a concussion. Outside of that, Fields has started every other game so far this season. He was benched in the Week 7 loss against the Carolina Panthers, but came back strong with his best performance of the season in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fields’ numbers weren’t great in Week 10, but the Jets were able to come out on top over the Cleveland Browns. Now, the Jets are coming off a Week 11 loss against the New England Patriots and some believe a change needs to be made. For example, Brian Costello of the New York Post called on the Jets to bench Fields.
“The Jets lost a game in New England three years ago that led to a quarterback change. It needs to happen again,” Costello said. “In 2022, Robert Saleh benched Zach Wilson after watching him throw for 77 yards against the Patriots and fail to take accountability afterward. Saleh turned to Mike White and we all know that did not work out, either. In 2025, Aaron Glenn needs to bench Justin Fields after watching him throw for 116 yards Thursday night against the Patriots. Unlike Wilson, Fields took accountability for his play, but the move still needs to be made. It should be Tyrod Taylor under center when the Jets play the Ravens in Baltimore next week.
“No one is going to view Taylor as the answer. This is not the Giants turning to Jaxson Dart or even the Jets going to White in 2022 when we were not quite sure how good White was. Taylor is a 15-year veteran. We know exactly who he is. He is a professional quarterback and that is what the Jets need right now.”
It’s hard to argue against the results. The Jets are 2-8 on the season overall. Fields threw for 116 yards and a touchdown against New England while tallying 67 yards on the ground and a touchdown. If the Jets are going to keep Fields in the starting role, the rushing component has to be why. He gives you something that most other quarterbacks cannot.
For example, the Patriots have the No. 1 rush defense in the league and are allowing just 84.7 rushing yards per game in total. Fields had no trouble running the ball, despite a lacking passing offense.
At this point, it’s a fair question. There’s no way to know what New York will do. But, if the Jets do stick with Fields, they need to find a way to get him moving around even more than he already is.
As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, Joe Flacco is back with a vengeance. After spending the past few years as a backup quarterback, Flacco is ready to prove that he’s still a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. In a bold statement that’s sure to rattle some cages, Flacco declared that he didn’t return to simply fill a spot—he’s here to
“I didn’t come back to sit on the sidelines. I’m here to lead this offense, and I’m going to show everyone what I’m capable of. This is my time to prove I still have it.”
– Joe Flacco
Flacco, who’s known for his laser arm and experience under pressure, has been given another opportunity to start, and he’s determined to make the most of it. With the quarterback position in flux for his team, Flacco is seizing this chance to prove that age is just a number, and he’s far from finished in the NFL. After years of playoff appearances and a Super Bowl MVP, Flacco knows what it takes to succeed when the lights are brightest.
Flacco’s confidence heading into the 2025 season is palpable, and he’s making it clear that he’s not just here to be a placeholder. He believes that he can still lead a team to victory, and he’s ready to show that he belongs among the league’s best quarterbacks.
“The Bengals’ defense won’t know what hit them. I’m ready to sling it and make them regret underestimating me.” – Joe Flacco
Flacco’s target in Week 1? The Cincinnati Bengals. With a strong defense led by players like Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals won’t make it easy. But Flacco isn’t fazed. He’s determined to make the most of his second chance, and he’s ready to remind the league that he’s still got the skill and drive to lead a team to a win.
Whether he’s rediscovering his form from his Super Bowl-winning days or proving that experience trumps youth, Joe Flacco is set to make Week 1 a statement game. If his words are any indication, the 2025 season might just mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his career.