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During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Broncos clinched a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the game-winning go-ahead field goal to seal the hard-fought win.

Defensive Display Wins Contest

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following giving up a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that ended with Lutz's short kick with approximately five minutes remaining.

Historic Struggles for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous offensive display, the Jets still had the ball with a chance to drive for a potential victory. However Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it instead of sending out kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.

The Jets quarterback had difficulties all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets finished with negative ten net yards passing, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

"The aerial attack was non-existent," the coach stated following the contest.

Across the NFL

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard kick as time expired to secure the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a defensive stop and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to two touchdowns to begin the third quarter in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Ways

Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor scored the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

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

Steelers Defeat Browns

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

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the defensive pressure and connected with his receiver for a long catch-and-run in the closing seconds, leading to Cameron Dicker's fifth field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Beat Saints

Drake Maye threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints by six points.