Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) walks off the field after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Justin Fields Sends Strong Message Ahead Of Jets' Week 2 Clash Vs. Bills

Originally posted on New York Jets on SI
By Owen Crisafulli | Last updated Sep 10, 2025 7:31 PM ET

The New York Jets opened the 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 34-32 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, and while they came up short, there's reason to be encouraged with their play. Perhaps the biggest reason of the bunch is the play of the team's new quarterback, Justin Fields.

In his debut for New York, Fields threw for 218 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 48 yards and another pair of scores. It ultimately wasn't enough to take down the Steelers, but there's reason to believe the Jets' offense could be better than expected in 2025.

Fields and company will face another tough challenge in Week 2, as they will take on a Buffalo Bills squad that is fresh off a wild 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Jets know they have their work cut out for them, but Fields revealed he's looking forward to the opportunity to take down the Bills.

Justin Fields looking forward to Week 2 matchup vs. Bills

"They have a system that's been in place there for a long time," Fields said of the Bills. "I think they have a bunch of smart players, they have a good front seven, they communicate well in the backend ... They have a great (defensive coordinator), he does a good job mixing stuff up, showing different blitzes and different coverages. It's gonna be a fun test coming up on Sunday."

Fields will have a shot to wreak havoc on Buffalo's run defense, as Baltimore torched them for 238 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries in Week 1. With Fields, Breece Hall and Braelon Allen teaming up on the ground, the Jets could look to follow a similar game plan to the one the Ravens utilized in their season-opener.

Of course, the big difference is that the Jets want to win, and it may come down to whether or not their defense can slow down Josh Allen and the Bills' high-powered offense. New York held its own against Pittsburgh. Now, they will try to prove they are a legitimate playoff contender by pulling off an upset over Buffalo in Week 2.

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