Sunday night, September 7, at MetLife Stadium felt like a clash of eras. It was a role reversal for both QBs on the field. On one sideline stood Aaron Rodgers , the veteran and symbol of the Jets ’ old guard, now with the Steelers . On the other hand, Justin Fields , the young quarterback, is igniting a new era with Jets this year. Both led their teams in the season opener that was electric, unpredictable, and ultimately left the NFL with more questions than answers.
“ You can only choose one quarterback that played in MetLife on Sunday to say that week one performance is how we’re going to see the rest of the year play out. Justin Fields, Aaron Rodgers, you have the floor ,” Rich Eisen challenged ESPN’s Mina Kimes on his show on September 10 , framing the drama of the m