NFL Recap: Denver Narrowly Beat Hapless Jets in Low-Scoring Battle
During a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos clinched a 13-11 victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to seal the hard-fought win.
Defensive Performance Seals Game
Even with registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after giving up a safety in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards during 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 Struggles for Jets Attack
In spite of their dismal performance, the Jets still had the ball with a chance to drive for a potential victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than calling on kicker Nick Folk for a difficult kick.
The Jets quarterback had difficulties all game, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with negative ten net yards passing, the fewest in any contest since 1998.
"The aerial attack was completely absent," the coach stated following the contest.
Around the NFL
Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game
The running back surpassed 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard kick as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Beat Struggling Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams finished the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of touchdowns to start the third quarter in their comfortable victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Maintain Winning Streak
Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor scored the decisive score with 4:32 remaining, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Dominate Jaguars
The quarterback threw touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a comfortable win.
Steelers Handle Browns
The veteran quarterback threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins
The quarterback evaded the defensive pressure and found with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow victory.
Patriots Beat Saints
The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the road New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.
