It was not a good day to be New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields on Sunday.
In Week 7, the Jets (0-7) lost 13-6 to the Carolina Panthers (4-3). There was one clear highlight from the contest: Quarterback Justin Fields was benched.
Naturally, that did not bring out positive headlines across the NFL world toward Fields.
Here is a roundup of national media reactions to the Jets and Fields being benched:
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
Remember when Aaron Glenn talked down to a Jets reporter for even MENTIONING he may make a change at QB?
Fast forward a week later and Tyrod Taylor is in for Justin Fields
Laughable pic.twitter.com/6fMAfTDIlq
— alex brasky (@alexbrasky) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
The Jets have unfollowed Justin Fields on IG pic.twitter.com/vPt7wwcxMQ
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
Justin Fields is not a starting QB in the NFL. Put Tyrod in & stop this foolishness
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
Justin Fields is Tim Tebow without the winning.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
Aaron Glenn went from ‘come on, what kind of question is that?’ when asked about benching Justin Fields to…benching Justin Fields half a game later.
— Sam Monson (@SamMonsonNFL) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
Justin Fields might be the worst quarterback in the NFL
— Marty Mush (@martymush) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
The greatest decision the Steelers ever made was not giving Justin Fields $30 million guaranteed.
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
Remember when Aaron Glenn got offended Brian Costello asked him a totally reasonable question about Justin Fields potentially being benched this week?
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
The #Jets offense has scored just one TD in the first 3 quarters of a game over the last 6 games.
That feels almost impossible. pic.twitter.com/ufmBiIeU9U
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
These are the last days of Justin Fields.
— Sean Fennessey (@SeanFennessey) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
BREAKING: Justin Fields has been benched by the Jets.
It was a decision that had to be made, and honestly, was probably made too late.
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) October 19, 2025
Jets vs. Panthers: National reactions
Wasn’t Aaron Glenn indignant that anyone would suggest benching the quarterback?
That was two quarters ago. #Jets
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) October 19, 2025
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: National reactions: Headlines suggest Jets are done with Justin Fields
