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The Jets have downgraded QB Tyrod Taylor to out for Sunday's game against the Bengals. He won't even travel with the team. That means Justin Fields will start once again, whether HC Aaron Glenn is willing to say so or not.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler: "I've talked to multiple NFL coaches who believe the Jets should have leaned heavily into Fields' running ability earlier. ... 'That's what he's most comfortable with,' an NFL assistant coach who has worked with Fields said. 'And then you can throw him off play-action with more success. I don't care if you use a high-school-style offense, but he needs to run.'"
Fowler pointed out that Fields has averaged just three designed runs across his past three games, compared with nine such attempts in the 32-point season opener against the Steelers.
The fantasy impact of Fields staying in over a switch to Taylor should be minimal. With WR Garrett Wilson out, you're probably not looking seriously at using any Jet behind RB Breece Hall and TE Mason Taylor.
Each remains usable regardless of the QB.
Fields probably maintains more rushing upside than Taylor, but his three best rushing outings this year came in the first three weeks. He's no more than a QB2-level option.
Check our Week 8 QB rankings to see where Fields settles.
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