NFL Recap: Broncos Narrowly Beat Struggling Jets in Low-Scoring Affair
In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a close win over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the late decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.
Defensive Display Wins Contest
Despite recording nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a safety in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets managed just 82 total net yards during the entire game.
Nix, who went 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard possession that ended with Lutz's 27-yard kick with just over five minutes left.
Record Struggles for Jets Attack
In spite of their horrendous offensive display, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to drive for a possible victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth down from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion rather than calling on 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. New York finished with minus-10 net yards passing, the lowest in any contest since 1998.
"The aerial attack was non-existent," Glenn stated after the contest.
Across the League
Panthers Beat Cowboys in Thriller
The running back exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard kick as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Beat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a defensive stop and subsequently quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to two scores to begin the second half 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 touchdown with 4:32 remaining, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Control Jaguars
The quarterback passed for touchdown passes to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a 20-12 win.
Steelers Defeat Browns
Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced little trouble in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Rally Past Dolphins
The quarterback evaded the defensive pressure and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard catch-and-run in the final minute, leading to Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.
Patriots Defeat Saints
The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three scores as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19.
