Justin Fields gets benched as Jets stay winless after loss to Panthers
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Justin Fields gets benched as Jets stay winless after loss to Panthers
"With 4:41 remaining and down 13-6, the Jets had one last opportunity to tie or win the game in regulation. But Tyrod Taylor, who came in for Justin Fields after halftime, threw his second interception to Jaycee Horn at the Panthers' 40-yard line. But the Panthers punted after they went three and out, which gave the Jets another chance with 2:49 remaining. Taylor, however, was sacked on first down, and his pass on third down to Josh Reynolds was incomplete. Gang Green then punted on their own 14-yard line."
"The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million in guarantees in hopes that he could be the next quarterback to revitalize his career in a different location. But after six and a half games, Glenn apparently had enough. Fields has struggled with accuracy and tends to hold the ball too long inside the pocket. The Jets' offensive lin"
The Carolina Panthers defeated the New York Jets 13-6 at MetLife Stadium as Carolina registered six sacks and improved to 4-3 while the Jets fell to 0-7. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young exited with an ankle injury and Andy Dalton completed 4-of-7 passes for 60 yards in relief. Jets coach Aaron Glenn benched Justin Fields for Tyrod Taylor to begin the second half; Taylor threw a late interception to Jaycee Horn that ended the comeback threat. Fields completed 6-of-12 for 46 first-half yards as the Jets managed just 25 net passing yards in the opening half. Fields was signed to a two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed but has struggled with accuracy and holding the ball too long.
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