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In a low-scoring contest this weekend, the Broncos clinched a close win over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the late go-ahead field goal to seal the hard-fought win.

Defensive Display Wins Game

Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after giving up a two-point play in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 offensive yards during the entire game.

The Denver quarterback, who went 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a decisive 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with just over five minutes remaining.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets maintained the ball with a chance to score a possible winning score. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.

The Jets quarterback struggled throughout, connecting on just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York ended up with negative ten net yards passing, the fewest in any game since 1998.

"The aerial attack was non-existent," Glenn commented after the game.

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a defensive stop and then quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of touchdowns to begin the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Winning Streak

Daniel Jones passed for two scoring throws and Jonathan Taylor ran the go-ahead score with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

Sam Darnold threw touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated both lines of scrimmage on their way to a comfortable win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

The veteran quarterback threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had minimal difficulty in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard reception in the closing seconds, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.

Patriots Defeat Saints

The quarterback passed for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints by six points.