Football Recap: Broncos Narrowly Beat Struggling Jets in Low-Scoring Battle
During a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.
Defensive Performance Wins Contest
Even with recording nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets managed just 82 offensive yards during the entire game.
Nix, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, led a critical 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with approximately five minutes remaining.
Historic Struggles for Jets Offense
In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets still had possession with a opportunity to drive for a potential victory. However Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion rather than calling on kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.
The Jets quarterback struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York ended up with negative ten net yards passing, the lowest in any game since 1998.
"Our passing game was non-existent," the coach commented following the contest.
Across the NFL
Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game
Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard kick as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Beat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a defensive stop and subsequently quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to two touchdowns to begin the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Maintain Victorious Streak
Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and the running back scored the go-ahead score with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Control Jaguars
Sam Darnold passed for scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and another target, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a 20-12 win.
Steelers Handle Browns
Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had minimal difficulty in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins
Justin Herbert evaded the defensive pressure and found with Ladd McConkey for a long catch-and-run in the final minute, leading to the kicker's fifth kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.
Patriots Beat Saints
Drake Maye threw for 261 yards and three scores as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints by six points.
