Quarterback Justin Fields is set to take the field in the New York Jets’ preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers this Saturday at Lambeau Field. Fields, who has drawn attention since his offseason signing with the Jets, is expected to start the game as the team prepares for the regular season.
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that the starters, including Fields, will participate in the first preseason contest. This decision shows the team‘s intention to give key players some early game experience rather than holding them out completely.
“We’re playing,” Glenn said on Thursday. “We’re playing.”
Fields has remained healthy throughout training camp and is fully available for the preseason game. However, his reps might be managed carefully to ensure he stays fresh and ready for the season opener. The Jets seem focused on balancing game-time experience with protecting their new quarterback’s readiness.
Fields’ Perspective on Participating in Preseason Games
Justin Fields expressed the importance of gaining in-game reps during the preseason for both himself and the team‘s offensive unit. He acknowledged that preseason play offers valuable opportunities for everyone to adjust to new schemes and build cohesion, especially with a fresh team lineup and offense.
“I think we need to at least see the field each and every game,” Fields remarked. “I think that will be good for our team. It will be good for Tanner with the in-game stuff. It will be good for me and the guys on offense. I know some guys, they sit out the whole preseason, but I don’t think that’s the case for us. Just because of the new team, new offense and stuff like that.”
By participating in these matches, Fields believes the offense will have better rhythm heading into the regular season, which is a priority for both him and the Jets coaching staff.
Details on How to Watch the Jets vs. Packers Preseason Matchup
The preseason game between the Jets and Packers kicks off at 8 p.m. Eastern Time this Saturday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Fans can tune in locally and regionally through multiple broadcast stations.
Viewers in Milwaukee can watch the game on Channel 4 (WTMJ-TV), while those in Green Bay will find coverage on NBC 26 (WGBA-TV). The game will also be broadcast statewide and across the Midwest on networks including WQOW in Eau Claire, WXOW in La Crosse, WKOW in Madison, and WAOW in Wausau.
Why This Preseason Game Matters for the Jets
This preseason opener offers the Jets an early chance to evaluate their new quarterback, Justin Fields, in live game conditions before the regular season begins. It also allows the coaching staff, led by Aaron Glenn, to assess offensive strategies and player chemistry, making adjustments as needed.
Giving Fields playing time in this matchup reflects the team‘s optimism and determination to build a cohesive offense. Successfully managing his workload during the preseason will be key to maintaining his health and performance for the demanding <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/football/nfl/”>NFL season ahead.