Pat Kerrane thinks Justin Fields’ surprise $40 million deal with the Jets is a gift for dynasty managers who held through the dip. With zero competition behind him, Kerrane expects New York’s ex-Lions staff to install a quarterback-friendly, RPO-heavy scheme that maximizes Fields’ legs instead of suppressing them like Arthur Smith did in Atlanta. Kerrane pointed to Fields’ 8.0% career big-throw rate and three separate 35-point fantasy outings as signals that, in the right system, he can still finish as a weekly top-five scorer. He believes the Jets are committed to staying competitive rather than bottoming out for a rookie, giving Fields at least a season—and potentially a Ryan Tannehill-style multi-year run—to prove he belongs. Because rushing QBs who keep starting jobs rarely fall out of the top-75 dynasty range, Kerrane is comfortable paying a late-first or equivalent veteran to acquire Fields before summer camp buzz drives the price back into round-four startup territory.

Liam Murphy called Justin Fields a "mega winner" of the 2025 draft because Pittsburgh passed on quarterbacks in every round, virtually guaranteeing Fields a season-long audition. That job security, paired with his perennial top-three rushing workload at the position (9.6 designed runs per game last year), gives drafters a high weekly floor and 30-point ceiling. Murphy likes pairing Fields with a pocket passer like Brock Purdy, then stopping at two quarterbacks, arguing the combo delivers both weekly stability and tournament-winning upside without spending extra draft capital on a third passer.

Sam Monson said the Jets’ choice to ignore quarterback entirely in the 2025 draft — they did not even burn a Day-3 pick on the position — is a loud statement that the offense belongs to Justin Fields for the full season. He walked through the depth chart: only steady veteran Tyrod Taylor, injured-rookie holdover Jordan Travis, and UDFA Brady Cook sit behind Fields, none of whom pose a real threat for training-camp reps. Monson argued this vote of confidence combines with a rebuilt tackle tandem (Olu Fashanu, Armand Membou) and a YAC-friendly receiving corps to push Fields into locked-in QB1 territory for season-long leagues and a premium dual-threat pick in best-ball tournaments. He added that bettors can be more comfortable attacking the Jets’ 6.5-win over and +350 playoff prices now that a mid-season rookie takeover is off the table.

Steve Palazzolo argued that Justin Fields’ rushing floor makes New York a sneaky candidate to beat low preseason win totals. He recalled Chicago unexpectedly winning seven games during a supposed tank year and Pittsburgh going 4-2 with Fields under center, illustrating how dual-threat QBs elevate baseline offensive efficiency. Palazzolo noted the Jets’ revamped offensive line (Olu Fashanu at LT, Armand Membou at RT) and a potentially volatile press-man defense that can swing games with turnovers. If those units stay healthy, Palazzolo believes New York can steal enough close contests to cash an over ticket or long-shot playoff prop despite the roster still being “a year away” on paper.

Evan Silva predicted Justin Fields will pace all quarterbacks in rushing attempts for the Jets this season, vaulting him into top-12 fantasy consideration despite passing-game concerns. New York failed to add premium wideouts—only Day-3 burner Arian Smith joins Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Josh Reynolds—so Silva expects OC Nathaniel Hackett to lean heavily on designed runs and read-option looks to keep the offense on schedule. Fields already owns multiple 140-plus yard rushing games against man-heavy coordinator Aaron Glenn, and Silva believes Robert Saleh will copy elements of those game plans. ETR’s initial ranks slot Fields 92nd overall, just one spot behind Patrick Mahomes, underscoring the massive weekly floor his legs provide. Drafters in season-long and best-ball formats should target Fields aggressively as a dual-threat cheat code while downgrading Garrett Wilson’s efficiency but not his target share.