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In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos clinched a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the late decisive three-pointer to seal the hard-fought win.

Dominant Performance Wins Game

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following giving up a two-point play in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 offensive yards during the contest.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with just over five minutes left.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Attack

Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets still had possession with a chance to score a possible victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of sending out kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.

The Jets quarterback had difficulties all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the fewest in any game since 1998.

"The aerial attack was completely absent," the coach stated after the contest.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

The running back surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning kick as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a goal-line stand and subsequently signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of touchdowns to begin the third quarter in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Winning Streak

Daniel Jones passed for two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor scored the decisive score with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

The quarterback threw scoring throws to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

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

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback evaded the pass rush and found with Ladd McConkey for a long reception in the closing seconds, leading to Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow victory.

Patriots Beat Saints

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