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Jets Star Turning Heads As Fantasy Football 'Flier' Option

Justin Fields could be a fantasy football star...
Zach Pressnell|
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) breaks away for a touchdown run against Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) during their football game Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) breaks away for a touchdown run against Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) during their football game Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The New York Jets have a lot of talent on their roster for the fans to be excited about. But there are also some solid fantasy football options on the roster.

Garrett Wilson has the potential to be a WR1 for fantasy teams. Breece Hall is a solid running back while Justin Fields could be a solid choice, too.

Bleacher Report's Alex Kay recently suggested Fields could be a late-round flier quarterback to look for in upcoming fantasy football drafts.

Justin Fields could emerge as fantasy football star

New York Jets quarterback Justin Field
Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) jogs off the field following a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

"The Jets are forging into a new era with Justin Fields under center. Although it's uncertain whether he can end New York's long playoff drought, he is poised to return as a viable fantasy starter. The 2021 No. 11 overall pick is back on the QB1 radar for his running abilities alone. He set the single-game rushing record for his position with a 173-yard burst in 2022 and has averaged over 50 yards per game on the ground for his career.

"While he has just one top-18 finish in four NFL seasons, injuries and unfortunate situations have largely led to his inability to achieve consistent results. In 2024, Fields showed noticeable growth as a passer, completing 66.3 percent of his throws for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception in six games with the Steelers. Although Fields was usurped on the depth chart following Russell Wilson's return from injury, he's now locked in as New York's starter with only the aging Tyrod Taylor behind him. With the Jets clearly committed to him, Fields has a fantastic chance at putting up some career-best marks."

Fields' rushing potential makes him a potential steal late in the draft. He might not be the star option like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, or Jayden Daniels, but he has the chance to average 18 or 20 fantasy points per game because of his rushing attack.

In deeper leagues, starting Fields at quarterback wouldn't be a bad idea if the team is loaded with wide receivers and running backs. In the smaller leagues, taking a shot on Fields as the backup quarterback provides a high potential option behind the starter.

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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