Justin Fields

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		59	9,039	52	32	84.7
2025		9	1,259	7	1	89.5
2024		10	1,106	5	1	93.3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

**C** The Chiefs pulled off a calculated gamble that earns a C CVI, representing a slight overpay for a quarterback still searching for consistency. At $20M AAV, Kansas City is paying above-average starter money for what amounts to a rotational player in terms of proven production — a significant premium given Fields' inconsistent track record in Chicago. The 26-year-old dual-threat quarterback brings tantalizing physical tools and rushing upside that few quarterbacks can match, but his passing accuracy and decision-making remain question marks that make this contract feel risky at current market value. The structure works in Kansas City's favor with only two years of commitment and $30M guaranteed, giving them an escape route if Fields doesn't develop into the franchise quarterback they're betting he can become. While Fields has the athletic ceiling to outperform this deal if he harnesses his potential in Andy Reid's system, the Chiefs are essentially paying for projection rather than production — a reasonable swing given their championship window, but one that reflects more hope than current value.

Performance Analysis

Justin Fields earns a D+ grade as a quarterback whose career has taken yet another turn, this time landing in Kansas City as the backup behind Patrick Mahomes. The former first-round pick has the most dynamic rushing ability of any quarterback in the league, but the passing consistency that defines elite quarterbacks has remained elusive. Fields' time in Chicago was marked by flashes of brilliance and stretches of inaccuracy, and the Steelers experiment didn't provide clarity either. Learning behind Mahomes in Andy Reid's system could be the best development opportunity of his career. The talent is obvious — the question has always been whether the processing and accuracy will catch up.

Fan Sentiment

A fascinating depth gamble that doubles as a high-profile mentorship experiment for a reclamation project. Multiple headlines confirm Fields himself sought out Kansas City specifically for Mahomes and Reid's influence. The strongest signal is Fields' genuine motivation — culture-driven moves often produce surprising results. Fans are buzzing about whether Reid can unlock Fields' dual-threat potential that Chicago and Pittsburgh never maximized. If Fields absorbs the Chiefs' system, he becomes a dangerous trade chip or emergency starter with legitimate upside.