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In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Broncos clinched a close win over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz provided the late go-ahead field goal to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Performance Seals Game

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.

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

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous offensive display, the Jets maintained possession with a opportunity to drive for a potential winning score. However Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it rather than calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.

The Jets quarterback struggled throughout, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York finished with minus-10 passing yards, the fewest in any contest since 1998.

"Our passing game was non-existent," the coach commented following the game.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning kick as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory 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 guided them to a pair of scores to begin the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Ways

Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor ran the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold threw scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a comfortable win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

The veteran quarterback threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback evaded the pass rush and found with his receiver for a long catch-and-run in the final minute, leading to Cameron Dicker's fifth field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

The quarterback passed for 261 yards and three scores as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19.