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In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Broncos clinched a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.

Dominant Display Seals Game

Despite recording nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards throughout the entire game.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's short field goal with just over five minutes left.

Record Struggles for Jets Offense

Despite their dismal performance, the Jets maintained possession with a chance to score a possible victory. But Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it rather than calling on specialist Nick Folk for a long kick.

The Jets quarterback had difficulties all game, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. The Jets finished with negative ten net yards passing, the fewest in any game since 1998.

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

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

The running back exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard kick as time expired to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Struggling Ravens

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

Colts Continue Victorious Streak

Daniel Jones passed for two scoring throws and Jonathan Taylor ran the decisive score with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

The quarterback passed for scoring throws to his receiver and another target, and Seattle dominated both lines of scrimmage on their way to a comfortable win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

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

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback evaded the defensive pressure and found with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

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