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Justin Fields’ Jets Debut Raises Expectations Ahead of Bills Matchup

Pittsburgh insiders reportedly said 'told ya so' about last year’s benching after Fields delivered an efficient 34-32 opener in New York.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) points to the defense during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday Dec. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Overview

  • Fields went 16-of-22 for 218 yards with one passing touchdown and added 48 rushing yards with two scores in a narrow loss to the Steelers.
  • The Jets totaled 394 yards in Week 1, fueled by Breece Hall’s 107 rushing yards, but defensive breakdowns and late mistakes proved costly.
  • First-time NFL playcaller Tanner Engstrand drew credit for a plan that emphasized Fields’ strengths, as coach Aaron Glenn vowed to let him play quarterback and develop weaker areas.
  • Multiple people inside the Steelers organization were reportedly revisiting Mike Tomlin’s 2024 decision to bench Fields, even as Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdowns for Pittsburgh.
  • New York now hosts Buffalo after Josh Allen’s late rally beat Baltimore 41-40, with analysts framing Week 2 as a test of Fields’ passing consistency and the Jets’ leaky secondary.