By Frank Ulom
NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has attributed his team’s dramatic 39–38 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to his faith in God, describing the experience as deeply emotional after a challenging week in his career.
Speaking after Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium, 26 October 2025, Fields openly shared how his faith sustained him amid public criticism and personal struggles that followed his recent benching.
“God is real. God is good,” he declared during his post-game interview. “I’m gonna get pretty vulnerable right here. But this week, I found myself in my closet crying, on the ground, lying down… God is good.”
The victory marked the Jets’ first win of the 2025 NFL season and a major personal redemption for Fields, who was reinstated as the starting quarterback after being benched in the previous week. His emotional performance came days after Jets owner Woody Johnson publicly criticised him during the team’s winless run.
Despite the pressure, Fields delivered one of his strongest performances of the season, completing 21 of 32 passes for 244 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. He also rushed for 31 yards on 11 carries, posting a quarterback rating of 99.
Reflecting on the adversity he faced, Fields said his resilience comes from his spiritual grounding. “My faith is so rooted in Christ that nothing can break me,” he stated. “This is a great opportunity to spread that message. I’ve always asked God for a platform to share His word, and now I have it.”
The young quarterback revealed that he turned to prayer after what he described as a low point in his career. “This week, I cried and prayed in my closet. It wasn’t because of the troubles themselves — I’m built to handle that — but it was a moment between me and God,” he said.
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Fields added that he has found peace in his faith despite the criticism. “The outside noise doesn’t affect me anymore. No matter what I go through, I know God and I are strong enough to handle it,” he told reporters.
His comments have since sparked widespread attention, with many praising his openness about mental health, spirituality, and perseverance under pressure.
With backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor sidelined by injury, Fields’ performance against the Bengals not only restored confidence in his leadership but also re-energised the Jets’ season.
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For Fields, however, the game meant far more than football. “God is good. That’s all I gotta say,” he repeated — a phrase that captured both the relief of victory and the strength of belief that carried him through one of the toughest weeks of his professional life.
