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In a low-scoring contest this weekend, the Broncos clinched a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Performance Seals Contest

Even with registering nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 total net yards during the entire game.

The Denver quarterback, who went 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered a decisive 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with just over five minutes left.

Record Difficulties for Jets Offense

In spite of their horrendous offensive display, the Jets still had the ball with a chance to drive for a potential winning score. But Fields was sacked on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of calling on kicker Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

Fields struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with negative ten net yards passing, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

"Our passing game was completely absent," Glenn stated after the game.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Thriller

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the consecutive week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning field goal as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a goal-line stand and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of scores to begin the second half in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Winning Streak

The quarterback threw two touchdown passes and the running back scored the go-ahead score with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

The quarterback threw scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a 20-12 win.

Steelers Handle Browns

Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced minimal difficulty in their 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the defensive pressure and connected with his receiver for a long reception in the closing seconds, leading to Cameron Dicker's fifth kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Beat Saints

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