JustinFields

News: 3 days agoFields carried twice for minus-one yard and lost a fumble while logging five snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-12 win over the Jets.

Spin: The Chiefs' backup quarterback saw the field for just the second time this season, after he had previously played one snap in a Week 1 win over the Broncos. Due to head coach Andy Reid's reluctance to use starter Patrick Mahomes on quarterback sneaks, Fields subbed into the game for a third-and-1 play in the first quarter. Fields ended up coughing the football, with the Jets making the recovery. The Chiefs went on to build enough of a lead to rest Mahomes for the final possession of the game with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter, when Fields proceeded to hand the ball off three times before kneeling to run out the clock.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: After failing to lock down a starting gig with the Bears, Steelers and Jets, Fields was traded to the Chiefs and will move forward as Patrick Mahomes' backup. That's obviously unlikely to lead to much playing time, barring a Mahomes injury. Should Fields start, he'll find his way into the QB1 discussion because of his elite rushing ability (45.1 rush rushing yards per game last season and four-plus rushing TDs in four straight seasons). In seven full games last season, Fields averaged 19.2 fantasy points, including 25 points in three of those games. He averaged 18.9 points with Pittsburgh in 2024 and 19.3 during his final two seasons in Chicago. Roster Fields in only deep superflex leagues.