Justin Fields returns from concussion and will start Monday Night Football for the Jets against the Dolphins, restoring the offense in Week 4. Tyrod Taylor slides back to backup after a solid Week 3; New York will be short-handed with Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Jermaine Johnson out due to ankle injuries.

Fields described migraine and light sensitivity from Week 2, which sidelined him in Week 3. With Fields back, fantasy managers should watch Jets pass-catchers and overall offense as they face a tough Miami defense on MNF.

Missouri and Kansas renew the Border War as a sold-out Memorial Stadium prepares for a classic ESPN2 kickoff. The feature threads a Civil War-era feud, homecoming lore, and decisive on-field moments into a modern rivalry shaped by realignment chatter, banners, and old-school bravado. From crossed-out Ks on Rollins/Stankowski Field to Brady Cook’s social nods, the piece shows why this game still carries historic weight and fan bravado more than two teams meeting on a Saturday.

The Jets are dialing up a youth movement as they finalize their 53-man roster, eyeing Friday’s preseason finale with Philadelphia to settle the last spots. Quentin Skinner has emerged as a standout UDFA at wide receiver, hauling in 74 yards on five catches with a touchdown while posting a healthy average of 14 yards per grab. With Garrett Wilson, Josh Reynolds and rookie Arian Smith penciled in and Allen Lazard dealing with a shoulder injury that could land him on short-term IR, Skinner is rallying Brandon Smith and Malachi Corley for the final WR spots. A big game against the Eagles could tilt the room in Skinner’s favor and force tougher decisions for coaches.

At quarterback, Brady Cook and Adrian Martinez split reps with Tyrod Taylor’s knee surgery clouding Week 1 plans. With veteran backup workouts (Peterman and Beathard) failing to stick, Cook and Martinez enter the finale with everything to gain as the Jets consider backup depth behind Justin Fields. On defense and specialty depth, Dean Clark flashed against the Giants with six tackles, a sack, an interception, and two passes defended, positioning him as a potential fifth safety if he repeats. Donovan Edwards has also made a case at running back, logging 17 carries for 63 yards across two games as Breece Hall and Braelon Allen lead the backfield, and Edwards could be a rotational piece or short-term IR consideration depending on rosters. Zack Kuntz remains a long shot at tight end behind Ruckert, but a standout performance could muddy the final tight end decisions ahead of Tuesday’s cut deadline.

The New York Jets’ preseason QB picture shifted after Tyrod Taylor was ruled week-to-week with a knee injury, keeping him out of the upcoming game but signaling a return for the regular season. In Taylor’s absence, Justin Fields is listed as the starter with UDFA Brady Cook and Adrian Martinez behind him, a trio that will be tested in the Jets’ second preseason matchup against the Giants. Fantasy managers should watch how quickly Cook and Martinez separate in August and how the Jets deploy Fields in extended looks to gauge potential Week 1 upside.

Key fantasy takeaway: with Taylor sidelined, Fields’ early reps become crucial for the Jets’ ceiling, and the backups’ performances could shape late-round roster decisions. If either Cook or Martinez shows efficiency and decision-making, it could spark a breakout stash in deeper leagues or push the Jets to adapt play-calling to leverage mobility and quick throws. The Giants game looms as a meaningful stress test for the depth chart and for fantasy managers tracking the Jets’ QB stability this August.

The Jets’ matchup vs. the Giants serves as a practical gauge of how quickly the QB depth can function under game-like pressure. For fantasy, this means a cautious approach to Jets QB options until Taylor returns and Fields demonstrates a sustainable starter floor, with Cook and Martinez as speculative adds in deeper formats.