Taylor was sharp Thursday, connecting with Brandon Smith on a toss that the receiver corralled while extending to the ground during the first team period. In a later team period, Taylor threw a beautiful ball with anticipation that Garrett Wilson grabbed with LB Jamin Davis in close proximity.

“He brought us up,” WR Josh Reynolds said of Taylor following Fields’ departure. ” It was more of, ‘we’ve got to pick it up.’ It was one of them vet things. ‘It’s not good enough.’ It was good for him to do that, especially [with] what happened. For him to step up [and say] ‘we’ve got to get this thing going.’ “

A consummate pro, Taylor remains a dual threat. Although he might not have the same explosiveness as Fields with his legs, he can extend plays and pick up yards on the ground. And Taylor, a 61.9% career passing accuracy, he still throws one of prettiest long balls in the league.

“He’s going to let it loose,” said CB Brandon Stephens. “I think he showed that today. He came in and he’s a vet, obviously, and he does what this team and these coaches expect. So, he came in and there didn’t seem to be a drop off or anything.”

While the Jets hope Fields quickly returns to action, they are confident Taylor can also lead them to victory.

“Truthfully, I didn’t know he went down at first,” Vera-Tucker said. “I saw Tyrod come in and lead us like the true leader he is.”