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In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos managed to secure a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz provided the game-winning go-ahead field goal to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Display Wins Game

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a two-point play in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards during the contest.

The Denver quarterback, who went 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that ended with Lutz's short kick with approximately five minutes remaining.

Record Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their dismal performance, the Jets still had possession with a opportunity to drive for a possible victory. However Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than calling on kicker Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.

Fields had difficulties throughout, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets finished with minus-10 passing yards, the fewest in any contest since 1998.

"The aerial attack was completely absent," Glenn commented following the game.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

The running back surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the consecutive week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard kick as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of scores to begin the second half in their comfortable victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Victorious Ways

The quarterback passed for two touchdown passes and the running back scored the go-ahead score with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

The quarterback threw scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and another target, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced little trouble in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the defensive pressure and connected with his receiver for a long reception in the closing seconds, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the road New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.