Alarming Justin Fields stat shows what the Jets are doing right on offense

Charlie Baduini

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields' deficiencies were on full display last night in the team's 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots.

For the fifth time this season, Fields was unable to throw for more than 120 yards and struggled to push the ball downfield.

It's not all bad for New York, though. As rough as the former Ohio State star has been this season, the offense itself has shown signs that if a more adept quarterback were under center, the Jets would be able to operate a lot better.

Justin Fields' stat makes the QB look worse, offense look better

According to Justin Fried, Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand is doing a good job getting his receivers open; Fields just hasn't been able to get them the ball.

"Justin Fields has the lowest EPA/play (-0.210) of any qualified QB this season when filtering out garbage time. Wild stat I found: Fields actually has the 7th highest Wide Open Rate (% of snaps where targeted receiver was wide open) in the NFL," wrote Fried in a post on X.

"The #Jets are scheming guys open despite the talent deficiency at WR. Fields can’t hit them."

These are the type of stats that will make Jets fans wonder why head coach Aaron Glenn continues to stick with Fields at the quarterback position.

Tyrod Taylor, the veteran backup, could've certainly given the Jets a better chance to succeed than Fields on Thursday night, yet Glenn stuck with his incumbent starter.

It remains unclear who will be under center when New York takes on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12, but it's obvious Taylor gives them the better chance to win.

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