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In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz provided the game-winning decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.

Defensive Performance Wins Contest

Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards throughout the contest.

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.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets still had possession with a opportunity to score a possible victory. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion instead of calling on kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.

The Jets quarterback struggled throughout, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the fewest in any contest since 1998.

"Our passing game was completely absent," the coach commented 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 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 Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a defensive stop and subsequently quarterback Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of touchdowns to start the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Victorious Ways

Daniel Jones passed for two touchdown passes and the running back ran the go-ahead score with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a close win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold threw touchdown passes to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a comfortable victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

Aaron Rodgers passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble in their 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback evaded the defensive pressure and connected with his receiver for a long reception in the closing seconds, setting up the kicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.

Patriots Beat Saints

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