Justin Fields ’ big return was supposed to steady the ship for the Jets . Instead, it looked more like he was dragging an anchor behind him. New York dropped to 0-4, handing Miami its first win of the season, and with that, the Jets’ playoff dreams are basically on life support.
Fields himself looked like a shell of a guy who’s still searching for answers. After the game, his postgame interview had the vibe of a man running out of words.
He admitted the team keeps getting close, only to implode when it matters most. “ I think tonight we shot ourselves in the foot a lot turning the ball over, penalties. It’s very frustrating but I’m not losing faith ,” he said.
It’s the same old storyline the Jets have been struggling with for two seasons: flashes of upside marred by self-inflic