The game was marked by a remarkable offensive outburst by the previously winless Jets (1-7), who accumulated 502 total yards, including a season-high 254 rushing yards. Hall was the catalyst, racking up 133 yards on 18 carries and scoring two second-half rushing touchdowns. He also threw his first career pass—a three-yard touchdown to rookie tight end Mason Taylor with 1:54 remaining—to cap the Jets’ 23-point final quarter surge.
Justin Fields, starting after Tyrod Taylor was ruled out, delivered under pressure both on and off the field. Fields went 21-for-32 for 244 yards and a touchdown, helping erase a 38-24 deficit with less than 11 minutes left. His leadership was especially poignant given the intense scrutiny he faced after comments from team owner Woody Johnson about the team’s quarterback play during their winless start. Fields credited his teammates and coaches for their belief in him, stating, “The biggest thing was my teammates believing in me and my coaches believing in me.”
The Bengals (3-5) appeared to be in control after Joe Flacco’s 21-for-34, 223-yard performance, which included two touchdown passes and a 1-yard rushing score. Flacco, who became the oldest player in Bengals history to score a touchdown at 40, gave Cincinnati a 24-13 halftime lead and later extended it with help from a dynamic running game. Running backs Samaje Perine (94 yards, 1 TD) and Chase Brown (73 yards rushing, 1 rushing TD, 1 receiving TD) each found the end zone, with Perine’s 32-yard touchdown marking his longest since the 2022 season.
Ja’Marr Chase continued his dominant stretch, hauling in 12 receptions for 91 yards—his third straight game with double-digit catches, a first in Bengals history. Tee Higgins added a 44-yard touchdown catch, extending his streak to eight consecutive home games with a receiving touchdown, the longest active run in the NFL.
The Jets’ comeback began with Hall’s 27-yard touchdown run and a successful two-point conversion pass from Fields to Isaiah Davis. After forcing a Bengals three-and-out, Hall’s trick-play touchdown pass to Taylor gave New York the lead for good. The Bengals’ final drive stalled at their own 45-yard line as Flacco threw two incompletions, sealing the upset for the Jets.
Defensively, rookie linebacker Barrett Carter was a bright spot for Cincinnati, recording eight tackles and a crucial fourth-down stop early in the first quarter. However, the Bengals could not contain the Jets’ late offensive surge, and the home crowd of 65,526 voiced their frustration as the final seconds ticked away.
The victory was especially emotional for first-year Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, who secured his first career win after an 0-7 start. “Everybody was ecstatic. Everybody was emotional. The first one is the hardest one. We’re excited to move on from here,” said defensive end Jermaine Johnson. The triumph also came on a weekend when the Jets mourned the passing of former center Nick Mangold.
With the win, the Jets head into their bye week with renewed hope and momentum, while the Bengals look to regroup before hosting the Chicago Bears in their next matchup. For more photos and in-depth coverage, visit CBS Sports: Jets vs. Bengals Recap.