In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz kicked the late go-ahead field goal to seal the ugly win.
Dominant Display Wins Contest
Despite registering nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards during the contest.
Nix, who went 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that ended with Lutz's short kick with approximately five minutes left.
Record Struggles for Jets Offense
In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets still had the ball with a opportunity to drive for a potential victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.
Fields had difficulties all game, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets finished with minus-10 net yards passing, the lowest in any game since 1998.
"The aerial attack was non-existent," Glenn commented following the contest.
Across the NFL
Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game
Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard kick as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams finished the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and subsequently signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to two touchdowns to start the third quarter in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Maintain Winning Streak
The quarterback threw two scoring throws and the running back ran the decisive score with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a close victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Dominate Jaguars
Sam Darnold passed for scoring throws to his receiver and another target, 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 minimal difficulty in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Rally Past Dolphins
The quarterback evaded the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a long catch-and-run in the final minute, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow victory.
Patriots Beat Saints
Drake Maye threw for 261 yards and three scores as the road New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints by six points.
