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After emotional week, Justin Fields helps Jets win first game

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.