NFL Recap: Broncos Narrowly Beat Hapless Jets in Defensive Affair
In a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 win over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning go-ahead field goal to seal the ugly win.
Dominant Performance Seals Game
Even with registering nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following giving up a safety in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards during the contest.
Nix, who went 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard drive that ended with Lutz's short kick with approximately five minutes remaining.
Historic Struggles for Jets Offense
Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets maintained the ball with a chance to score a potential victory. However Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a long kick.
Fields had difficulties all game, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. The Jets finished with minus-10 passing yards, the lowest in any game since 1998.
"The aerial attack was completely absent," Glenn stated after the game.
Across the NFL
Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game
The running back exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard kick as time expired to secure the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Beat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a defensive stop and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford guided them to two touchdowns to start the third quarter in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Continue Victorious Streak
The quarterback passed for two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor ran the decisive touchdown with 4:32 remaining, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Dominate 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 Handle Browns
The veteran quarterback passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced minimal difficulty in their decisive win over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Rally Past Dolphins
Justin Herbert escaped the defensive pressure and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard 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 Beat Saints
Drake Maye passed for 261 yards and three scores as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.
