NFL Roundup: Denver Narrowly Beat Hapless Jets in Defensive Affair

In a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the game-winning go-ahead field goal to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Display Wins Contest

Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a two-point play 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 critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's short kick with just over five minutes remaining.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to drive for a potential winning score. However Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

The Jets quarterback struggled throughout, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the lowest in any game since 1998.

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

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Colts Maintain Winning Ways

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Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

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Steelers Handle Browns

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Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

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Patriots Defeat Saints

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