Justin Fields and Garrett Wilson connect as the Jets offense shines in their final practice before the Aug 2025 preseason game vs. the Green Bay Packers.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
That's more like it. After a few up-and-down days, the New York Jets offense, led by a decisive and dynamic Justin Fields, put on a show Thursday in their final open practice. With the preseason opener just days away, Fields silenced doubters with a crisp performance, connecting with his top target Garrett Wilson for a score and adding another with his legs, giving the Gang Green faithful a major dose of optimism before the team heads to Green Bay.
The starters are playing. We need to see this unit gel under live fire. There's no substitute for those game reps.
It was the Justin Fields we've all been waiting to see. During red zone and green zone drills, QB1 was in complete command of the Engstrand scheme. The highlight of the day was a perfectly placed touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson, a connection fans hope to see on repeat this season. Not content to just use his arm, Fields also tucked the ball and scrambled for a rushing touchdown, showcasing the dual-threat ability that has fantasy analysts buzzing. While he did have one pass tipped for an interception, a defensive penalty wiped it away, making it a minor footnote on an otherwise stellar day. The timing, the decisiveness, the execution—it was a significant step forward.
There will be no bubble wrap for the starters this Saturday. Head Coach Aaron Glenn made it official in his press conference: the ones are playing against the Packers. Glenn stressed the importance of getting the first-team offense valuable live reps together before the real season begins. It's a clear sign that the coaching staff wants to test their new system in a game environment. Glenn also offered some coaching points, noting he wants to see more decisiveness from Garrett Wilson after the catch, a small critique that shows the high standard this team is being held to.
Don't think the offense had it easy, though. The Jets' formidable defense made its presence felt all afternoon. Perennial Pro Bowler Sauce Gardner was his usual lockdown self, and linebacker Quincy Williams was a missile, flying all over the field and making plays. The constant competition in practice is exactly what this team needs. The offense's success on Thursday wasn't against scrubs; it was against one of the league's top defensive units, which makes the performance even more impressive.
The buzz around Florham Park is starting to echo in national circles. NFL.com recently highlighted several Jets as prime fantasy football breakout candidates, with Justin Fields' dual-threat potential and the team's promising rookie receivers leading the charge. The improved offensive production under the new scheme is a major storyline, and Thursday's performance only added fuel to that fire. If Fields and Wilson can build on this chemistry, they could be one of the league's most exciting duos.
And with that, the book is closed on open training camp practices at Florham Park. All eyes now turn to Green Bay. The team travels for joint practices, which will be the next big test, before the bright lights of Lambeau Field on Saturday. Today's offensive explosion was exactly the momentum boost the team and the fanbase needed. The question now is, can they carry it over from the practice field to the game field? Saturday can't come soon enough.
