Jets Bench Boyle to Start Fourth Quarter vs. Falcons

The New York Jets deployed their fourth different quarterback this season, replacing Tim Boyle with veteran Trevor Siemian for their first possession of the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons. 

It was Siemian's first game action since joining the Jets' Practice Squad on September 26. The team officially signed the 31-year-old quarterback to the 53-man roster on November 21, lifting him over Zach Wilson to No. 2 on the depth chart.

Making his second straight start, Boyle struggled to find a rhythm. He overthrew his receivers on multiple occasions as the offense mustered up only two field goals through the first three quarters of play. Boyle was 14-of-25 passing for 148 yards and one interception before heading to the bench. He was sacked once and posted a 56.8 quarterback rating. 

In the Black Friday loss to Miami, Boyle went 27-of-38 passing for 179 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Upon entering, Siemian completed only one of his first four passes as his first possession lasted seven plays and ended with a punt. 

Prior to Sunday's relief appearance, Siemian has logged 7,207 pass yards while accounting for a 58.9 completion percentage over 35 career games. He entered with a 42:28 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The 2015 seventh-round draft pick experienced his most successful season with the 2016 Denver Broncos. He posted an 8-6 record during the 3,400-yard passing campaign. 

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