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In a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Broncos clinched a close victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the game-winning decisive three-pointer to secure the hard-fought win.

Defensive Display Seals Contest

Despite recording nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after giving up a two-point play in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.

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

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets still had possession with a chance to drive for a potential winning score. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

Fields struggled all game, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. The Jets finished with negative ten passing yards, the fewest in any contest since 1998.

"The aerial attack was completely absent," the coach commented after the contest.

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

The running back exceeded 200 total yards for the consecutive week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard kick as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a defensive stop and subsequently signal-caller Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of scores to begin the second half in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Ways

The quarterback threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor scored the decisive score with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

The quarterback threw scoring throws to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Handle Browns

Aaron Rodgers passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, setting up the kicker's fifth kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow victory.

Patriots Beat Saints

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