Is Justin Fields on the Verge of Breaking a Jets’ QB Record No One Saw Coming?

So, the New York Jets went out and grabbed Justin Fields to quarterback their offense — a move that feels like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole if you ask me, but hey, it’s the NFL, anything’s possible. You ever wonder if a guy like Fields, with his uncanny knack for rushing the ball, might secretly be a running back stuck in a quarterback’s jersey? I mean, he’s bulldozing through defenders and making historic rushing yards that leave some of the Jets’ top running backs in the dust. That blend of speed, power, and elusive agility is something rarely seen from a QB, and it’s got me scratching my head on how the Jets plan to channel all that talent. Sure, the passing game hasn’t exactly lit up the scoreboard yet, but maybe that’s not the point right now. The question is — can Fields’ dual-threat dynamo style finally turn this team’s fortunes around, or will it just redefine what it means to be a Jets quarterback without putting more W’s in the column? Let’s break it down.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Justin Fields #7 of the New York Jets participates in warmups prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. — (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

The New York Jets needed a new quarterback.

They chose to shake things off by taking Justin Fields, perhaps the exact opposite of Aaron Rodgers.

And while that hasn’t led to more wins so far, it has certainly changed everything on offense.

That’s why it’s not much of a surprise to see that he’s on pace to set a new mark for dual-threat quarterbacks in franchise history:

“Fields is averaging 59.3 rushing yards per game, more than some of the high-profile running backs in Jets history: More than Breece Hall’s average in 2023 and 2024; more than Le’Veon Bell in 2019 (and Bell was paid $13 million per year); and more than Jets legend Matt Snell in the 1968 Super Bowl season. At his current pace, Fields will finish with 949 yards, almost tripling Geno Smith’s team mark for most rushing yards by a quarterback in the Super Bowl era (366 in 2013),” Cimini wrote.

Granted, it’s not like the Jets have had a long history of scrambling signal-callers, but that’s impressive nonetheless.

No disrespect to Fields whatsoever, but it continues to feel like he could be one of the most dominant forces in the game if he were to switch positions and play running back.

He’s crafty, shifty, and has elite speed and acceleration skills.

On top of that, he’s bigger and bulkier than most quarterbacks.

Fields is a privileged athlete who can make defenders miss on the open field with ease.

Unfortunately, he hasn’t made those types of strides as a passer, and his ability to read a defense has left plenty to be desired during his days in the league.

At least, it looks like the Jets are still fully committed to him, and they want to make sure to use him to the best of his abilities.

That means letting him roll out of the pocket and not trying to make him a traditional passer.

Whether that will lead to some wins this season or not remains to be seen.

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