by: Steve Samra 48 minutes ago SamraSource
Justin Fields is back. The Jets quarterback has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 4 for New York, per the team’s head coach Aaron Glenn . They’re playing the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football.
Glenn previously stated that if Fields was cleared to play this week, he would start over backup Tyrod Taylor . While the veteran almost led the Jets to their first win of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, Fields will takeover.
His absence stems from the quarterback suffering a concussion in New York’s 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. It was not a great performance for the former Ohio State star, as he completed three of 11 passes for 27 yards. Fields also rushed for 49 yards on five carries in the loss.
During last week’s near-victory, Taylor completed 26 of 36 passes for 197 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 29-27 loss. Fields will be hoping to play more like he did in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers , which was a much more promising performance.
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There will be no quarterback controversy in New York though, regardless of Fields’ play in Week 4. Glenn has continued to back Fields over the last couple of days.