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In a low-scoring contest this weekend, the Denver Broncos clinched a close victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the game-winning go-ahead field goal to secure the hard-fought win.

Defensive Performance Seals Contest

Despite recording nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following giving up a two-point play in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 offensive yards during the entire game.

Nix, who went 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that ended with Lutz's 27-yard field goal with approximately five minutes left.

Record Struggles for Jets Attack

Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained possession with a opportunity to score a potential victory. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it rather than calling on specialist Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.

The Jets quarterback struggled all game, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the lowest in any game since 1998.

"Our passing game was completely absent," the coach stated following the game.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Thriller

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as the clock ran out to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to two scores to begin the second half in their comfortable victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Winning Ways

The quarterback passed for two touchdown passes and the running back scored the decisive score with 4:32 remaining, securing 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 comfortable victory.

Steelers Handle Browns

The veteran quarterback 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

Justin Herbert escaped the pass rush and connected with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the closing seconds, setting up Cameron Dicker's fifth field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Beat Saints

Drake Maye passed for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19.