NFL Recap: Broncos Edge Hapless Jets in Low-Scoring Battle

During a low-scoring contest this weekend, the Denver Broncos clinched a close win over the struggling New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the game-winning go-ahead field goal to secure the hard-fought win.

Defensive Performance Seals Game

Despite recording nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards during the contest.

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

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to score a possible victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

Fields had difficulties throughout, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York finished with minus-10 net yards passing, the fewest in any game since 1998.

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

Across the NFL

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Thriller

The running back surpassed 200 total yards for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning field goal as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Struggling 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 begin the third quarter in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Streak

The quarterback threw two scoring throws and the running back scored the decisive score with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold threw touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a 20-12 win.

Steelers Handle Browns

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

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert evaded the defensive pressure and connected with Ladd McConkey for a long catch-and-run in the closing seconds, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.

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.