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- Jul 25, 2025; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) looks on during a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Justin Fields 2025 NFL Redraft Outlook: QB 1 Potential for Fantasy?

Originally posted on Total Apex Fantasy Sports
By Andrew Kim | Last updated Jul 30, 2025 9:15 AM ET

Justin Fields is back, and Jets fans and fantasy football managers alike can breathe a massive sigh of relief. The quarterback, who gave everyone a minor heart attack last Thursday with a toe injury during practice, is already back on the field. And just like Fields himself, let’s break this down with urgency because what initially could’ve been a crushing setback is now just a small detour in the bigger game plan.

Fields himself put it best when he explained the incident, saying, “We get our feet stepped on all the time at practice, so it just felt normal at first when I got stepped on. But I tried walking off and it just felt weird, like something was stuck in my toe.” Turns out, that weirdness wasn’t the season-ending calamity many feared.

Justin Fields 2024 Fantasy Stats and Production

Fields isn’t about to take any unnecessary risks as he gets back into the huddle. Strapped with a plastic protective shield on his cleat, described by Fields as “almost like a steel toe, but it’s like a plastic toe,” he’s going full throttle while playing it smart at the same time.

This is the kind of calculated decision-making that Jets fans (and fantasy managers) want to see from their guy. If you’re in the fantasy world, hear this loud and clear: there’s no downgrade on Fields’ mobility. His bread-and-butter as a dual-threat QB remains intact, protected by both his shielded cleat and, apparently, the football gods.

Fields’ return means we can still dream big this season. Sure, his arm gets a lot of judgment, but his legs are absolute cheat codes in fantasy football. Averaging over 400 rushing yards per season isn’t just good; it’s game-breaking.

If you’re sleeping on Fields in your draft, rethink that strategy. His ability to add points on the ground while still connecting with talented receivers like Garrett Wilson makes him a must-watch QB1 candidate in deeper leagues. Don’t forget last season when, when healthy, Fields often scored like a top-10 QB. The upside is undeniable.

Justin Fields 2025 Fantasy Outlook

Jun 11, 2025; Florham Park, NY, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) speaks at a press conference during minicamp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Fields and receiver Garrett Wilson go back, way back, to their Ohio State days. And as Wilson pointed out, “He broke his ribs against Clemson in college, and I don’t know if he missed a play.” This perfectly sums up the gritty toughness that both players bring to the Jets’ offense.

Wilson has already established himself as an elite receiver, showcasing three straight 1,000+ yard seasons. The Wilson-Fields connection has the potential to be dynamic, leveraging years of familiarity to unlock massive fantasy value on both ends.

Justin Fields gives you the magic of a quarterback who’s willing to run with reckless abandon, adding those valuable rushing points, while still looking to make things happen through the air. He’s got Wilson on his side, rock-solid toughness, and a team built to help him do what he does best.

It might be just a toe, but Fields’ return shows that on the road to a stellar fantasy season, he’s already maneuvering around the early roadblocks. And with the right mix of grit and explosiveness, Fields might just do what every fantasy player dreams of: carry your team to victory.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Fantasy Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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