Jets' owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized Fields during the week at the NFL owners meetings, and combined with Fields getting benched in Week 7 for Taylor, there was a lot of speculation that the Jets could turn to the 36-year-old veteran in Week 8.

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields absorbs pressure to hit wide receiver Tyler Johnson on 15-yard TD. New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales converts on a 32-yard field goal to trim the Cleveland Browns lead to 7-6. New York Jets wide receiver Tyler Johnson refuses to go down on 34-yard catch and run.

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Carolina sacked Fields three times in the first half and he threw for just 46 yards before Glenn made the move to Taylor. He finished 10-of-22 for 126 yards and tossed two interceptions to Jaycee Horn after intermission.

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