Fields exploded in Week 1, delivering 16-of-22 passing for 218 yards plus a TD, plus 48 rushing yards and two rushing scores. No play-action, 14-of-18 for 187 yards and a TD showing, he proved a quarterback who can run a modern Jets attack rather than merely athletic upside. The offense looked controlled, the run game opening lanes, and the outlet to Tyler Johnson and Garrett Wilson flashed. The takeaway: if Fields sustains this, New York’s ceiling tightens and fantasy managers should buy in.

This performance shifts the conversation from doubt to possibility. EPA per attempt and PFF grades highlighted the clarity of his command, and the offensive line kept him clean for most of the night. If he keeps this level, the Jets could be in playoff contention and Fields could be a steady fantasy contributor week to week, elevating Jets skill players in a meaningful way.