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During a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late go-ahead field goal to seal the hard-fought win.

Defensive Performance Wins Game

Even with registering nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following giving up a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets managed just 82 total net yards during the entire game.

Nix, who went 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard kick with approximately five minutes left.

Record Struggles for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained possession with a opportunity to drive for a potential winning score. However Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it rather than calling on kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.

Fields struggled throughout, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with negative ten passing yards, the lowest in any game since 1998.

"The aerial attack was non-existent," the coach stated after the contest.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Thriller

Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard field goal as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and subsequently quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to two scores to start the third quarter in their comfortable victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Streak

Daniel Jones threw two scoring throws and the running back scored the decisive score with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a close victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

The quarterback passed for touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a comfortable win.

Steelers Handle Browns

Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had minimal difficulty in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the defensive pressure and found with Ladd McConkey for a long reception in the closing seconds, setting up the kicker's game-winning field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three scores as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.