Justin Fields Benched Again As Jets Fall To 0-7

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The Jets likely had this game circled as a legitimate shot to secure their first win and Glenn's defense did all they could. holding Carolina to 177 passing yards and a single TD. But the abysmal QB play was too much for New York to overcome and the Jets fell to 0-7. 

The fact that the Jets told Aaron Rodgers, who just threw 4 TDs on Thursday, that they weren't interested in his services and paid Fields $30 million guaranteed is the most Jets thing ever. 

In his half of action, Fields completed 6-of-12 attempts for 46 yards. He rushed 4 times for 22 yards. He was also sacked 3 times, losing 21 yards and compiling a QB Rating of 59.7. 

The Jets had 6 first-half drives with Fields under center:

• 6 plays, 22 yards, turnover on downs

• 6 plays, 17 yards, punt

• 7 plays, 33 yards, 34-yard field goal

• 3 plays, 3 yards, punt

• 3 plays, 7 yards, punt

• 7 plays, 13 yards, end of half

Tyrod Taylor entered the game in the third quarter and again showed more willingness to stand in the pocket and attempt passes. In the third quarter, Taylor's 2 drives accounted for 62 yards and 16 plays but no points.

Taylor threw for 126 yards in the second half, but completed just 10 of his 22 attempts and tossed a pair of INTs. While Taylor does a better job as a pocket passer, his 25.9 QB Rating was markedly worse than Fields. 

Both QBs were throwing to one of the thinnest receiving corps in football that was missing No. 1 WR Garrett Wilson.

But it feels like Fields' time as and NFL starter may be over.

Up next, the winless Jets travel to Cincinnati, followed by a home date with the Browns.