Football Recap: Denver Narrowly Beat Hapless Jets in Defensive Battle

In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos managed to secure a close victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the game-winning decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.

Defensive Display Wins Game

Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets managed just 82 total net yards throughout the entire game.

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 just over five minutes left.

Record Struggles for Jets Attack

Despite their horrendous offensive display, the Jets still had possession with a opportunity to score a potential winning score. However Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it rather than sending out kicker Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.

The Jets quarterback struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the fewest in any contest since 1998.

"The aerial attack was non-existent," Glenn stated following the contest.

Across the NFL

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

The running back exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard kick as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling 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 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Streak

Daniel Jones passed for two scoring throws and Jonathan Taylor scored the decisive touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

The quarterback threw scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Handle Browns

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

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the defensive pressure and found with his receiver for a 42-yard catch-and-run in the final minute, leading to Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Beat Saints

Drake Maye threw for 261 yards and three scores as the road New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints by six points.