One week after scoffing at reporters about the possibility of a quarterback change, New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn reversed course and benched Justin Fields at halftime in favor of Tyrod Taylor against the Carolina Panthers. The Ohio State product finished just 6-for-12 for 46 yards and added 22 yards on four rushing attempts.
It was the breaking point of a disastrous seven-week stretch for Fields in green and white. He avoided turnovers but held the ball too long, missed open targets, and leaned too heavily on his legs, which only carried the offense so far.