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In a low-scoring contest this weekend, the Denver Broncos clinched a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.

Defensive Display Wins Game

Despite registering nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards throughout the entire game.

Nix, who went 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with approximately five minutes left.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

In spite of their horrendous offensive display, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to drive for a potential victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a long kick.

Fields struggled throughout, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets finished with negative ten passing yards, the fewest in any game since 1998.

"The aerial attack was non-existent," Glenn commented following the game.

Across the NFL

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a defensive stop and subsequently signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of touchdowns to begin the second half in their comfortable victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Victorious Streak

The quarterback passed for two scoring throws and the running back ran the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

The quarterback threw scoring throws to his receiver and another target, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a comfortable win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

The veteran quarterback passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had minimal difficulty in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the pass rush and found with Ladd McConkey for a long catch-and-run in the closing seconds, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Beat Saints

The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three scores as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints by six points.