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During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Broncos clinched a close win over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Display Wins Game

Despite recording nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following conceding a safety in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.

Nix, who went 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard possession that ended with Lutz's short kick with approximately five minutes left.

Record Difficulties for Jets Offense

In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained possession with a chance to drive for a possible victory. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

Fields struggled throughout, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the fewest in any contest since 1998.

"Our passing game was non-existent," the coach commented following the game.

Across the League

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

The running back exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning kick as time expired 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 touchdowns to begin the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Winning Ways

Daniel Jones threw two scoring throws and the running back ran the decisive touchdown with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

The quarterback threw touchdown passes to his receiver and another target, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Handle Browns

Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced minimal difficulty in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the defensive pressure and connected with Ladd McConkey for a long catch-and-run in the closing seconds, leading to the kicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow victory.

Patriots Defeat Saints

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