CINCINNATI -- It was a gut-wrenching week for New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields , who almost lost his job and was publicly criticized by team owner Woody Johnson. At one point during the week, Fields was in his closet at home, on the ground, sobbing.

The tears almost happened again Sunday after the Jets' first win of the season, 39-38 over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium -- one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history.

"It's been a lot for me, emotionally, spiritually," Fields said. "When I was on the field, I was damn near about to start crying."

Fields gave a clinic on how an embattled athlete should handle adversity. Rebounding from two dismal performances, he completed 21 of 32 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown, rallying the Jets from a 15-point defici

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