New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Jets make in-game quarterback change as offense continues to sputter

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Oct 19, 2025 3:25 PM ET

Justin Fields time as the starting quarterback for the New York Jets may have come to an abrupt end Sunday.

Justin Fields benched in Week 7

After he led the Jets to just three points in the first half of New York's Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers, Fields found himself watching the second half from the sideline.

Fields was benched in favor of veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the second half. Fields completed just six-of-12 pass attempts for 46 yards and added 22 rushing yards on four carries.

It was clearly a message from head coach Aaron Glenn that Fields is not performing at the level that he believes he should be to help his team win.

Justin Fields was benched vs Panthers after going 6/12 for 46 yards

Tyrod Taylor starts the 2nd half pic.twitter.com/7fDYnW2k44
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) October 19, 2025

What does the future hold?

After a lackluster performance last week against the Denver Broncos, Glenn was adamant that Fields was still his starter going forward.

That has obviously changed in quite a hurry, and it will now lead to an interesting week of conversation surrounding who will be the starter going forward.

New York travels to Cincinnati in Week 8 before a bye in Week 9. The bye week will be crucial for Glenn, Fields and Taylor as they'll more than likely determine who will be given the starting nod in the second half of the season.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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