The Jets’ running game helped them move the ball around a little, but their performance on Saturday night didn’t allay worries about their passing attack going into 2025.
It couldn’t have gone better for the New York Jets’ preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers a week ago. In the one series he played in, the former first-round choice assisted in creating a successful touchdown drive.
The same cannot be said for his performance on Saturday night against the New York Giants in the Jets’ second preseason game. During their two possessions, Fields and the first team’s passing assault had a terrible time.
On their first offensive possession, the Jets did manage to cross midfield, but it was largely because of some good runs and advantageous field position. Fields failed to complete another throw for the remainder of the game after making his initial attempt and connecting with rookie tight end Mason Taylor.
With a five-yard scramble on the ground, the Ohio State product only completed one of five passes for four yards. The Jets failed to complete a single pass during the series, but the second drive appeared more promising—a 12-play, 52-yard march that culminated in a field goal.
The Jets’ running game helped them move the ball around a little, but their performance on Saturday night didn’t allay worries about their passing attack going into 2025.
The difficulties were obvious, and they occurred against a Giants defense that wasn’t exactly playing at its best during the preseason. When the actual games start, the Jets’ passing game might be in major problems if this is any sign of what’s to come.
Even while the sample size is really small, it’s a sharp contrast to the Jets’ starting offense’s performance a week ago. Nevertheless, it does support the information from this week’s Jets-Giants joint workouts.
According to reports, the Jets’ offense had trouble against the Giants’ formidable pass rush during practice this past week, and those problems continued into Saturday night’s preseason game. The remainder of the passing game was a complete mess, but the offensive line held its own for the most part.
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