Jets Snap 0-7 Skid; Fields Shines

The New York Jets snapped an 0-7 skid with a 39-38 comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals, outscoring them 23-7 in the fourth quarter and totaling 502 yards, capped by Breece Hall’s trick-play touchdown to Mason Taylor. Justin Fields started (after Tyrod Taylor was sidelined by a knee injury), completed 21 of 32 for 244 yards with a touchdown, contributed key rushing yards and two successful 2-point conversions, and earned public praise from coach Aaron Glenn. Despite the performance, Glenn declined to commit to Fields as the Week 10 starter, saying the bye gives him time to evaluate between Fields and Taylor. Jets owner Woody Johnson had publicly criticized Fields earlier in the week — comments Fields called “outside noise” as teammates and coaches defended him. Cincinnati’s defense struggled in the loss, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson aggravated a hip injury but is believed to have avoided a significant issue.