The honeymoon period for Justin Fields may have lasted just one week with the New York Jets. Despite losing to their former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, there were quite a few positives for head coach Aaron Glenn to take from the game. Unfortunately, all that may have been for naught, going against a legitimate AFC contender in the Buffalo Bills.
The Jets lost 30-10, but the most alarming sign for New York was the play from their new quarterback.
What Happened To Justin Fields?
Entering the fourth quarter, the situation went from bad to worse for New York. Taking a massive blow to the head, Fields was suspected to have a concussion and was immediately taken to the medical blue tent.
#JustinFields concussion check after this play. No history of NFL concussions, but concussion history at Ohio State pic.twitter.com/zAzYBEYPKl
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) September 14, 2025
Rich Cimini of ESPN reported, “Fields now being evaluated for a possible concussion. Helmet hit the turf hard. #Jets” For a fan base that was looking to turn the corner on Rodgers and their cursed history, Week 2 might be the worst-case scenario that they could have expected.
He then went to the locker room for further evaluation. As it turns out, Cimini’s first guess was correct. He further reported, “Justin Fields has a concussion, per #Jets. This now could impact his availability for next week.”
Fields was placed in the concussion protocol on Monday. Glenn told the reporters that he would provide more information on the quarterback as the week progresses.
Aaron Glenn talks about the Jets’ plan depending on how Fields is able to practice this week: pic.twitter.com/NGIqQY3qxF
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) September 15, 2025
After failed stints with the Chicago Bears, who drafted him in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he lasted just one year, the Jets took a swing on Fields as they tried to get out from under the Rodgers business.
In Week 1, it looked like their gamble had paid off. Completing 16 of his 22 passing attempts, Fields tallied 218 yards and a touchdown through the air. Simultaneously, he was electric on the ground, adding 48 yards on 12 carries, while getting into the end zone twice.
However, Fields failed to make any impact in Week 2 as he threw for just 27 yards and rushed for 49 yards on five carries. The Jets will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, but it will be tough for them to get a result against the NFC South franchise if Fields isn’t available to play.