Three sets of statistical trends, records, marks and highlights by the Jets from their 39-38 comeback victory over the Bengals at Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium this past weekend:
Breece = Whirlwind
Justin Fields deserves his love, which he got after Sunday's comeback and will continue to accrue through the bye. But Breece Hall's versatile, productive showing also had admirers, his center being one. "Breece's ability to see, be patient, change direction — he's outstanding to block for." Josh Myers said. More Hall distinctions from the win over the Bengals:
We tweeted Sunday night about Hall's connection to Freeman McNeil as the only RBs in franchise history to rush for 100-plus yards, run for at least 1 TD and pass for at least 1 score. And both did their thing at Cincinnati, Freeman in the '82 playoffs. Breece is also the first NFL running back responsible for 3 fourth-quarter TDs in a road game since the Texans' Ryan Moats had 3 fourth-quarter TD runs in the 31-10 win at the Bills in 2009.
Hall is the first Jets RB to complete a pass since Bilal Powell out of the Wildcat to TE Jeff Cumberland for 30 yards at Miami in 2013. Hall's also the first Jets back to complete a TD pass since Curtis Martin's 18-yarder to Wayne Chrebet at Pittsburgh in 2001. And Hall is the first Jets RB to complete a game-winning TD pass in the final 2:00 of regulation since Martin's glove-drop 18-yarder to Chrebet in "the Flashlight Game" at Tampa Bay in 2000.
Hall saved 112 of his 133 rushing yards Sunday for the second half, nearly matching his 118 second-half rush yards at Denver in 2023. Those are the Jets' two largest second-half rushing totals since another Martin classic, his 122 second-half rush yards in "the Snow Game" win over the Steelers in '03. Teamwise, the Jets' 181 rush yards at Cincinnati were their most in a second half since gaining 196 in their tie vs. the Chiefs in '88, but that number includes overtime yards.
What the Deuce
Overlooked in the Jets' win were their two two-point conversions in the fourth quarter — Fields' deft right-side keeper to find the clear path to the end zone and cut the Bengals' lead to 31-24 with 14:17 to play, then Fields' fling that Isaiah Davis caught (initial ruling: no conversion: replay review: reversal) just inside the goal line plane to make it 38-32 with 7:52 left.
The Jets have converted 5 of their 7 two-point tries this season, all 5 in a row over the last 5 games. And the 5 successful deuces lead the NFL, with Denver's 3 in second. Fields has either rushed or thrown for all 5 conversions, the most by any player in a season in franchise history.
Book of Isaiah
The Jets had many stars on offense but one relative newcomer bridged the gap between offense and special teams. Isaiah Williams racked up 226 all-purpose yards at Cincy, built on a 25-yard end-around, 3 receptions for 31 yards, 3 punt returns for 38 yards, and 5 kickoff returns for 132 yards. His run set up Nick Folk's first FG, then his 37-yard KOR and 21-yard PR started the Jets around their 40 for their last 2 touchdown drives to pull this one out.
Williams' 226 APY are the most by a Jet since Braxton Berrios broke loose for 235 yards vs. New Orleans in 2021, the most in a road game since Percy Harvin went for 236 at Minnesota in 2014, and the most by a player with YFS and return yards in a Jets win since Leon Washington erupted for 274 yards vs. Kansas City in 2008.
