'Crying on the Ground': Justin Fields Has Emotional Message After Jets’ First Win
Justin Fields delivered an emotional performance Sunday that resonated beyond the field. After a week filled with criticism and uncertainty, the New York Jets quarterback guided his team to a long-awaited victory and shared a heartfelt reflection afterward.
New York snapped its seven-game losing streak with a dramatic 39-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, led by Fields’ strong showing and a late-game trick play that sealed the result. The comeback came just days after team owner Woody Johnson publicly questioned Fields’ performance and leadership following a winless start to the season.
Oct 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau (35) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Fields’ response came through both resilience and results. Completing 21 of 32 passes for 244 yards and a touchdown, he orchestrated an impressive fourth-quarter rally that erased a 14-point deficit. Beyond the stat line, it symbolized a moment of redemption for a player who had faced public doubt, a benching, and growing pressure from within the organization.
Behind that triumph, Fields revealed the emotional toll of the criticism and struggled privately with the weight of expectations. He spoke of moments spent alone in prayer, finding strength through family messages and faith to persevere. His admission underscored the human side of an athlete often judged by numbers and outcomes rather than emotion or endurance.
Justin Fields Shares Emotional Message After Leading New York Jets to First Win of the Season
Fields shared his thoughts after New York got its first win of the season with him as the quarterback. This can be seen in a video shared by Ari Meirov on X.
NFL quarterback Justin Fields (7) is sacked in the second quarter, Sunday, October 5, 2025.
The locker room rallied around Fields after the final whistle, with teammates and coaches recognizing the emotional depth behind his performance. The victory not only restored a sense of belief within the team but also offered Fields a chance to regain confidence and quiet outside noise as the Jets head into their bye week.
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) looks for an open teammate, Sunday, September 14, 2025, in East Rutherford.
Fields’ message extended far beyond football. In a week defined by scrutiny, he turned adversity into a moment of gratitude, showing that vulnerability can coexist with leadership in professional sports.
Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Cowboys Trade for Myles Garrett Just Got a Lot More Likely After New Report
A notable NFL insider has offered up a detailed explanation for why the Dallas Cowboys making a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett in the next week is very realistic.
After the Cleveland Browns gave superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett a four-year extension worth $160 million earlier this year, it seemed even more likely that the six-time Pro Bowler would actually finish his career in Cleveland. Then Week 8 happened.
On Sunday, Garrett had a game of a lifetime as he posted five sacks against the New England Patriots. However, it meant nothing as the Browns were still blown out by a score of 32-13. Garrett was seen enraged on the sidelines late in the game, and speculation grew louder that he could push for an exit like he reportedly did earlier this year.
However, many around the game believe his massive contract would make a trade very difficult. But, according to ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano, that may not necessarily be the case. He admits that trading Garrett now would mean a big dead cap hit to Cleveland in the years ahead. But various teams have taken on bigger cap hits while getting nothing in return.
“That’s a lot of dead money, but it’s not even close to the record,” Graziano writes. “The Broncos took on about $80 million when they cut Russell Wilson last year, and they made the playoffs last season and look poised to do so again. The Buccaneers are still carrying Tom Brady’s dead money and they won their division every season. We see teams do this more and more as the salary cap continues to rise significantly each year.”
Cowboys could create perfect draft scenario for Browns in Myles Garrett trade
Along with that, Graziano added that there are two other key factors in a potential trade before the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline. First, Garrett has to want it. Considering the Browns’ long-term outlook and where he would go in the deal, waiving his no-trade clause shouldn’t be a big problem. But Cleveland also must get an offer that makes it worth taking on all that dead money.
Well, the Cowboys are one of the few teams that can make the sort of offer the Browns would want, and that is two first-round picks in April, according to Graziano. After the Micah Parsons trade, they will have two first-rounders in 2026, and following his exit, they still have a desperate need for pass-rushing help this season and beyond.
- Myles Garrett stats: 8 games, 10 sacks, 31 tackles, 15 tackles for loss
“Cleveland would be looking at the possibility of having four first-round selections in the 2026 draft,” Graziano wrote. “The Browns would be able to completely control Round 1 and come out of it with whichever quarterback they wanted. The acquiring team would have to pay Garrett a fairly reasonable $31.5 million in fully guaranteed money in 2026 and about $30.5 million in 2027.”
Based on those details, it sure seems like a blockbuster Myles Garrett trade for the Dallas Cowboys is there for the taking if the star pass rusher really wants out. Especially since the Browns could have a franchise-changing draft next year from what they could get in the deal.
