Strap in, Jets fans and fantasy football managers—Justin Fields has landed in New York, bringing his dual-threat dynamism with him. The former Bears and Steelers QB just inked a two-year, $40 million deal ($30M guaranteed), setting the stage for a 2025 fantasy football outlook that’s oozing in upside.
With Fields under center, the Jets are swapping out an aging pocket passer for a 25-year-old athletic specimen who can extend plays and rack up points with his legs. But how does this shake up your 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings? And what does it mean for his surrounding talent, specifically his former Buckeye teammate, Garrett Wilson?
Let’s break it all down.
JUSTIN FIELDS 2025 FANTASY OUTLOOK: A CHEAT CODE LANDS IN NYC
Let’s get one thing straight: Justin Fields isn’t great in the pocket, but when it comes to fantasy football, he’s an absolute cheat code.
As a starter since 2022, Fields has just under 20 fantasy points per game, finishing as a QB1 (via average) in all three seasons.
His biggest weapon? Those wheels.
Fields, Lamar Jackson, and Jayden Daniels are the only quarterbacks in NFL history to average over 50 rushing yards per game. When he takes off, it’s less of a scramble and more of a a big-play waiting to happen.
Now, the elephant in the room: his passing. Fields has ranked outside the top 32 quarterbacks in EPA per dropback and in completion percentage over expected since he was drafted, per Ian Hartitz. But when your rushing ability gives you an elite fantasy floor, pinpoint accuracy isn’t everything.
With the Jets investing heavily in him, Fields finally gets the stability he’s lacked—no more looking over his shoulder, just a clear path to play with confidence. Escaping the chaos in Chicago and avoiding Arthur Smith’s offense in Pittsburgh is already a win, but pairing up with former Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand could be a real upgrade.
Add in a scheme boost, his established chemistry with his new WR1, and elite rushing ability, and Fields’ fantasy upside is too good to overlook. Fields sits at QB16 (+8 vs ECR!) on The Wolf’s updated 2025 Rankings.
The Jets’ New Toy: Fantasy Fallout and Wilson’s Reunion
Fields has his own concerns, and the supporting cast in New York isn’t exactly doing him any favors—aside from his former OSU teammate Garrett Wilson and the dynamic Breece Hall. The Jets will need to add more firepower at receiver and tight end in the draft to give him a real shot at success and balance. The offensive line is far from elite, but there’s some promising young talent in Olu Fashanu, Alijah Vera-Tucker, and Joe Tippmann that could help stabilize things.
Over 1.5 seasons together (COVID-shortened season) in Columbus, Fields and Wilson were electric, connecting for 73 receptions, 1,155 yards, and 11 touchdowns in 2019 (Wilson’s true freshman season) and 2020 (COVID). Now, they’re back together in New York, where Wilson is the undisputed alpha in a receiving corps that looks extremely thin after Aaron Rodgers’ cronies packed up and left town, outside of Allen Lazard.
Fields has locked onto a WR1 in the past—just ask DJ Moore, who exploded for 96-1,364-9 (WR6) in 2023. But when that hyper-targeting gets predictable, things can get dicey. The good news? Wilson’s route-running and separation skills make him far more reliable as a go-to weapon, setting him up as a volume-driven WR2 with upside.
Wilson currently checks in at WR17 on The Wolf’s 2025 Rankings, right around Terry McLaurin, Davante Adams, and DJ Moore.
BOTTOM LINE: DRAFT FIELDS, WIN LEAGUES
With only Tyrod Taylor behind him, Justin Fields has a clear runway to lead the Jets’ offense—and your fantasy squad—to new heights.
In just six starts last season, he racked up 55 carries for 231 yards and five touchdowns while looking better through the air. If he starts 15+ games, expect over 1,000 yards on the ground, meaning you’re looking at a potential league-winner at a very cheap price tag.
So, fantasy managers, take note—Fields is the Jets’ new fuel, primed to ignite your lineup in 2025. Let’s just hope the QB-WR duo replicates their past success.
