Sources: Jets stick with Fields at QB vs. Browns

"For the second straight game, Jets coach Aaron Glenn refused to announce his choice during the practice week, although there was little doubt he was planning to stick with Fields. Fields is coming off his best game of the season in Week 8, before New York's bye, when he sparked the Jets to their first win, passing for 244 yards and one touchdown in a 39-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals."

"Fields is the only NFL's only qualified passer without an interception, but he ranks 29th out of 32 quarterbacks in Total QBR (38.1). Fields was lauded for his performance against Cincinnati, in part, because it came only days after owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized Fields, essentially blaming him for the Jets' 0-7 start. Fields later admitted it was an emotional week."

"Glenn was leaning toward Tyrod Taylor to start in Cincinnati, sources said, but Taylor was scratched on the eve of the game due to a knee injury -- an apparent reprieve for Fields, who capitalized on it. Glenn's previous lean toward Taylor may explain why he declined to publicly name Fields his starter against the Browns. The first-year coach wouldn't give a reason for withholding his choice, but it certainly made headlines and sparked a strong reaction on social media."

Justin Fields will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Coach Aaron Glenn again withheld a public announcement during the practice week despite intending to start Fields. Fields delivered his best game in Week 8, passing for 244 yards and one touchdown in a 39-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He is the NFL's only qualified passer without an interception but ranks 29th of 32 in Total QBR (38.1). Owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized Fields after the 0-7 start, and Fields was previously benched at halftime versus Carolina. Tyrod Taylor was scratched with a knee injury in Cincinnati but is now healthy, practiced fully and will be the No. 2 quarterback.

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