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In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 win over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz provided the late go-ahead field goal to secure the hard-fought win.

Defensive Display Wins Game

Despite recording nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after giving up a safety in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets managed just 82 total net yards throughout the contest.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard drive that ended with Lutz's short kick with approximately five minutes left.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

In spite of their dismal performance, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to score a possible victory. But Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.

Fields struggled throughout, connecting on just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. The Jets finished with minus-10 net yards passing, the fewest in any game since 1998.

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

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Thriller

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning kick as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a defensive stop and subsequently signal-caller Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of touchdowns to begin the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Ways

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

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

The quarterback threw touchdown passes to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage 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 minimal difficulty in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the pass rush and found with Ladd McConkey for a long reception in the closing seconds, leading to the kicker's game-winning field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.

Patriots Beat Saints

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