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During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a close win over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the game-winning go-ahead field goal to seal the hard-fought win.

Defensive Performance Wins Contest

Despite recording nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 offensive yards during the entire game.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that ended with Lutz's short field goal with just over five minutes remaining.

Record Difficulties for Jets Attack

In spite of their dismal offensive display, the Jets still had the ball with a chance to drive for a possible winning score. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it rather than sending out kicker Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.

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

"Our passing game was completely absent," Glenn commented following the game.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

The running back surpassed 200 total yards for the consecutive week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the opening two quarters with a defensive stop and then quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to two touchdowns to begin the third quarter in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Winning Ways

The quarterback threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor scored the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold passed for scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a 20-12 win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced minimal difficulty in their 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

The quarterback evaded the defensive pressure and connected with Ladd McConkey for a long catch-and-run in the final minute, leading to Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.

Patriots Defeat Saints

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