QB Petty gets start for Jets over Fitzpatrick

Sep 21, 2017 - 7:49 PM New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in place of Ryan Fitzpatrick, according to multiple reports.

Fitzpatrick, listed as questionable with a minor knee sprain, was injured last Sunday in a loss to the Miami Dolphins. He finished the game and practiced on a limited basis this week.

Fitzpatrick is active and will back up Petty. Rookie quarterback Christian Hackenberg is inactive for the 10th straight game.

The 25-year-old Petty saw his first-ever NFL playing time after Fitzpatrick was injured last week. Petty completed both of his pass attempts for 19 yards in four snaps before Fitzpatrick re-entered the game.

Petty, a fourth-round pick out of Baylor in 2015, moved up to No. 2 when Geno Smith, starting for the benched Fitzpatrick, suffered a season-ending knee injury on Oct. 23.