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In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the late decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.

Defensive Display Seals Contest

Even with recording nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 offensive yards during the entire game.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered 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 dismal performance, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to drive for a potential victory. However Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion rather than calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.

Fields had difficulties throughout, completing 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 non-existent," the coach stated following the game.

Across the NFL

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

The running back exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard field goal as the clock ran out 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 goal-line stand and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of touchdowns to start 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 decisive touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

The quarterback threw scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and another target, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a comfortable win.

Steelers Handle Browns

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

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the pass rush and found with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, setting up Cameron Dicker's fifth field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.

Patriots Defeat Saints

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