Jets’ Justin Fields hit hard against Panthers

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields took a huge hit from a Carolina Panthers defender in the second quarter of their Week 7 game on Sunday afternoon.

Fields rushed to his left with about 1:30 left in the first half. As he slid to end the play, Panthers safety Nick Scott came in hot and nailed Fields with his shoulder. Fields appeared to be seriously injured at first before reappearing.

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Scott immediately encountered angry Jets players and this sparked a minor skirmish between players from both teams. Jets offensive lineman Armand Membou came to pancake Scott at the end of the play. Scott was ultimately penalized for unnecessary roughness.

Fields left the game after the hit. He was seen entering the blue medical tent. He then returned to the game.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) attempts to avoid a tackle by Carolina Panthers linebacker DJ Wonnum (98) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, October 19, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor entered the game for Fields and completed the drive. Nick Folk kicked a 34-yard field goal to tie the game with the Panthers at three.

The start of the 2025 season in New York was one of the biggest surprises. The Jets were 0-6 heading into the game against the Panthers and were playing without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson.

New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Carolina is off to a 3-3 start to the season behind Bryce Young. The Panthers put together a 13-play, 54-yard opening drive that ended with a field goal.