New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields. Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Jets QB Justin Fields had 'alarming' practice against Giants

By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Aug 12, 2025 2:50 PM ET

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields found out he has a long way to go following his performance at Tuesday's joint practice with the New York Giants.

Per Connor Hughes of SNY TV, Fields started hot at the practice before struggling during the move-the-ball period.

"Very interesting practice for #Jets QB Justin Fields," Hughes posted on X. "He finished 7 of 12 with a TD. 5 of 5 to start practice. Then 0 for 4. Finished 2 of 3 with the really impressive TD to Jeremy Ruckert in red zone (starter 18 yard line).

"The offensive performance was a bit alarming in move-the-ball period of practice. Fields & Co. had three attempts to get down field. They didn’t gain a first down. Only gained yards twice (two short Breece Hall runs). Three sacks. That needs to be fixed. #Giants defense toyed with NYJ during that period."

Very interesting practice for #Jets QB Justin Fields. He finished 7 of 12 with a TD.

5 of 5 to start practice. Then 0 for 4. Finished 2 of 3 with the really impressive TD to Jeremy Ruckert in red zone (starter 18 yard line).

The offensive performance was a bit alarming in…
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 12, 2025

Some Jets fans online thought Hughes was using hyperbole to characterize the practice, but he doubled down on his judgment of the offense.

Fields looked strong on his first and only drive in the Jets' 30-10 win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. He went 3-of-4 passing for 42 yards and rushed two times for 14 yards and a touchdown.

However, the Giants defense at the joint practice is a much better unit than the short-handed one the Packers trotted out for the first preseason game.

Fields' issues seen with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, with holding the ball too long and not being able to pass consistently downfield, were a factor against the Giants.

Following Saturday's game, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said Fields was getting better but had a lot to improve on. Tuesday's practice was a humbling reminder that Fields needs to become a consistent passer if the Jets are going to move the ball on good defenses in the regular season.

Jordan Sigler

Jordan Sigler is a sports writer with a decade of experience as a journalist, including his time as a breaking news/day cops reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. His sports coverage across the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, and college football world has also been featured at ChiCitySports, Gridiron Heroics, Pro Football Network, and Athlon Sports. Based in Austin, Texas, Jordan graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Texas Tech University in 2014

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