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.