NFL’s official X account shared two photos of Justin Fields clad in Kansas City Chiefs gear with the caption: “Year 6 for Number 6.”One X user commented, “People forget he was drafted to terrible teams.”The 27-year-old quarterback formerly played for the Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New York Jets.The 2021 first-round pick could never flourish in any of those teams.Over six years, Fields completed 812 passes on 1,323 attempts for 9,039 yards, 52 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions, with an 84.7 passer rating and 61.4 completion percentage.He also recorded 2,892 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns.In all six years, he recorded a rushing touchdown and set an NFL record for consecutive games with a rushing touchdown by a quarterback [6].He is a dual-threat quarterback just like Jalen Hurts, who will finally play for a Super Bowl-contending team like the Kansas City Chiefs.The X user further commented for Fields: “Finally in a real offense with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. It’s Fields’ time to shine.”Another added, “Justin finally has a real coach and offensive system.”A user advised, “Start Fields over Mahomes for the first five weeks, so Mahomes can get healthy.” Mahomes wants to start Week 1; that’s what he’s been reiterating all offseason.
Patrick Mahomes wants to start Week 1 but cybercitizen advises Chiefs to start Justin Fields for first five weeks
An X user advised, “Start Justin Fields over Patrick Mahomes for the first five weeks, so Mahomes can get healthy.”Mahomes wants to start with Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season; that’s what he has been reiterating all 2026 offseason.“That’s my goal. I’ve said that since the beginning: is being ready to go Week 1,” Patrick told Yahoo Sports host Caroline Fenton.“I’m going to give the doctors and the coaches every single opportunity they can to let me be out there Week 1.I don’t wanna miss that game [against Denver Broncos] because that’s the team that won the division while we were gone.You want to be out there and ready to go with your teammate. So I’ll give it every single thing I can to be out there Week 1.And hopefully the doctors and the coaches give me the green light.And I’m able to go out there with my guys and compete against one of the best teams in the league [Denver Broncos].”While Mahomes wants to play in Week 1, YouTuber and lifelong Chiefs fan Cole DeRuse believes Fields could become a massive weapon even if Mahomes is healthy!
Justin Fields could be a massive weapon for Chiefs even if Patrick Mahomes is healthy for 2026 NFL season
In March 2026, after the Kansas City Chiefs brought in Justin Fields, lifelong Chiefs fan, YouTuber, and sports content creator Cole DeRuse noted that Fields could add an extra dimension to the offense, even if Patrick Mahomes is healthy to start the 2026 NFL season.Fields is a short-yardage weapon. He excelled on quarterback sneaks from 2022 to 2024, converting nearly 82% of his attempts.Cole DeRuse suggests head coach Andy Reid could use Justin in 3rd-and-short, 4th-and-short, goal-line, and red-zone situations.Another pointer? Justin possesses a dual-threat ability. His rushing threat would force defenses to account for both the run and pass.He could run wildcat packages, hand the ball off to running backs like Kenneth Walker III or Emari Demercado, or keep the ball himself.Fields could do some legit damage using his legs.Even though Fields struggles with consistency and decision-making beyond his first read, Cole DeRuse suggests that he is still capable of making high-level throws;he made an impressive pass during his time with the New York Jets last season.Fourth reason? Fields could help reduce Mahomes’ workload early on in the season until Mahomes fully trusts his knee.Mahomes may need time to regain full mobility after an ACL injury.In any case, Cole DeRuse notes that Fields is a reliable veteran backup plan who has a higher floor than Carson Wentz or Gardner Minshew. Fields can command his offense.The head coach could get enough out of Fields to keep Kansas City competitive, especially if Mahomes were to miss games.
