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In a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos clinched a 13-11 victory over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late go-ahead field goal to secure the ugly win.

Defensive Display Seals Contest

Despite registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce just 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.

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

Record Difficulties for Jets Attack

In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets still had possession with a opportunity to score a potential winning score. But Fields was sacked on fourth down from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.

The Jets quarterback struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York finished with negative ten net yards passing, the lowest in any game since 1998.

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

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as the clock ran out to give the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of touchdowns to begin the third quarter in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Victorious Streak

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

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold passed for touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a 20-12 win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

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

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a long catch-and-run in the closing seconds, setting up Cameron Dicker's fifth kick to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

Drake Maye threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.