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During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos clinched a close win over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Performance Seals Contest

Even with recording nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after giving up a safety in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce just 82 offensive yards during the entire game.

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

Historic Difficulties for Jets Attack

Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets maintained the ball with a chance to score a possible victory. But Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion rather than calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.

The Jets quarterback struggled all game, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York finished with minus-10 net yards passing, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

"Our passing game was completely absent," Glenn stated after the contest.

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Thriller

Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning field goal as the clock ran out to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and subsequently signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to two touchdowns to start the second half in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Streak

The quarterback passed for two touchdown passes and the running back scored the decisive score with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

The quarterback threw touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a comfortable victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

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

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

The quarterback evaded the pass rush and connected with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, leading to Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

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