Breaking Down Justin Fields’ first Jets preseason pass

Over the next couple of days, I’m going to try and highlight some significant Justin Fields plays from the preseason opener against the Packers.

Fields’ first passing attempt of the game came on a third and five play.

The Packers are showing blitz.

By loading up the area near the line of scrimmage with potential pass rushers, the Packers want to trick Fields into thinking they are blitzing. Green Bay is actually only rushing four and dropping everybody else into coverage. If Fields thinks a blitz his coming, he is apt to try and get rid of the ball quickly and throw it into heavy coverage.

If we are going to be honest, this is a very poorly disguised defensive play by the Packers.

For starters, a cornerback is aligned outside all Jets wide receivers on the right side of the offensive