NFL Roundup: Broncos Narrowly Beat Struggling Jets in Defensive Battle

During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 victory over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the late decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Display Seals 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 a mere 82 total net yards throughout the contest.

The Denver quarterback, who went 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, led a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that ended with Lutz's short field goal with approximately five minutes left.

Record Struggles for Jets Attack

In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained possession with a opportunity to score a potential victory. However Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion instead of sending out specialist Nick Folk for a long kick.

The Jets quarterback 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 contest since 1998.

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

Across the NFL

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to two scores to begin the third quarter in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Ways

Daniel Jones threw two scoring throws and the running back scored the decisive score with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control 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 victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

The veteran quarterback passed 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 evaded the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, leading to Cameron Dicker's fifth kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

Drake Maye passed for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints by six points.