Justin Fields played statistically the best game of his career in Week 1 while making his New York Jets debut. That created a buzz.
The more hopeful amongst the fan base expressed optimism that the 11th overall pick of the 2021 draft was on the verge of marrying his talent with actual production. The more pessimistic fans at least thought he could be a serviceable bridge QB following that showing.
Then Week 2 happened. Taking on the division rival Buffalo Bills at home, the Jets were left grounded on the tarmac, getting walloped 30-10 by their upstate rivals.