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Jets Keep Week 8 QB Undecided After Benching Justin Fields in Seventh Straight Loss

Aaron Glenn will seek outside input before naming a Week 8 starter.

Overview

  • Fields was pulled at halftime of a 13-6 home loss to the Panthers after going 6-of-12 for 46 yards with three sacks, and Tyrod Taylor finished 10-of-22 for 126 yards with two interceptions and three sacks.
  • Glenn said he wants to review film and consult other coaches before deciding between Fields and Taylor for the road game at Cincinnati.
  • Protection breakdowns remained the defining problem, with six sacks allowed Sunday one week after giving up nine in London, totaling 20 sacks over the past three games.
  • The offense has gone two straight games without a touchdown even as the defense has held opponents to 13 points in back-to-back weeks.
  • Fields said he was a little surprised by the benching but understood the decision and vowed to keep working and leading.