Jets face a Sunday setback as Justin Fields enters concussion protocol, leaving the Week 3 outlook murky. Multiple defenders left the field: Tony Adams and Jermaine Johnson II out, Michael Carter II dealing with a shoulder issue, and Andre Cisco banged up, while rookie Malachi Moore could see a larger role soon. With safety depth thinning, New York may chase a veteran upgrade, notably Justin Simmons, to shore up the secondary after allowing 34 and 30 points in the first two weeks.

Fantasy angles center on Fields' status, safety rotations, and whether the Jets pursue a high-impact veteran to stabilize Week 3 and beyond.

Fields exited the Jets’ Week 2 tilt with concussion protocol, clouding Week 3 at Tampa Bay and forcing fantasy managers to prepare a backup plan. If Fields rests, Tyrod Taylor would likely start, reshaping targets for Wilson and the backfield while leaning on Taylor’s mobility to keep the floor intact.

Fields’ 49 rushing yards on five carries kept his fantasy value afloat despite a 3-for-11 passing line; his absence would trim that rushing upside and shift the Jets’ offensive flow toward faster throws and more designed runs for Taylor. Monitor practice reports all week to map lineups.

Fields is in concussion protocol, so Tyrod Taylor could start Sunday if cleared. The Jets are building plans for both quarterbacks and will tailor practice reps to the active one.

Fields left the loss to Buffalo with a 1.1 QBR after a hit by Joey Bosa; Taylor showed enough to suggest a capable hand in a Taylor-led offense, with Ruckert delivering a late TD as a potential safety valve. With an 0-2 start, New York faces a decisive week, and the decision between Fields and Taylor could redefine the Jets’ ceiling for fantasy options and DFS pivots.