In the 2022 season, Justin Fields ran for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns, finishing seventh leaguewide in yards on the ground and tied for 12th in rushing scores. He also took a league-high 55 sacks that year.
Now, imagine what Fields could do with an offensive line that features three recent first-rounders, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou, along with more opportunities to score rushing touchdowns.
ESPN’s Rich Cimini recently pondered whether the New York Jets would utilize the “Tush Push” this year because of Fields’ success in short-yardage situations.
“Fields, one of the league’s most dangerous running quarterbacks, has attempted 12 push sneaks in his career, converting 11 for first downs,” Cimini wrote, crediting ESPN Research. “Since 2021, only two quarterbacks have tried it more than Fields: Jalen Hurts (86-for-100) and Josh Allen (50-for-55).”
Fields has shown minimal improvement as a passer over the previous few years, and he has only one reliable wide receiver, Garrett Wilson. The Jets may need him to showcase his dynamic playmaking ability with his legs as their passing offense develops through the season.
Fields is currently coming off draft boards as the QB14, but he could be a top-five fantasy quarterback thanks to his rushing production.
