FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- When it comes to quarterback Justin Fields , the New York Jets aren't gloating, but they're reveling in his Week 1 performance, saying they knew he was capable of big things.
"He's not done yet; we're not done," wide receiver Garrett Wilson said Thursday. "We're all excited for the opportunities we have to go show the world what we can do."
Fields, criticized by fans and media for a spotty preseason, played one of the best games of his career in his Jets debut. He ran for two touchdowns, passed for one and completed 16 of 22 attempts for 218 passing yards. His Total QBR (79.4) was his seventh highest in 45 starts.
The Jets suffered a last-minute loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-32, but Fields' performance has infused the team with confidence as it prepare