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In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 win over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to seal the hard-fought win.

Defensive Display Wins Contest

Despite registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets managed just 82 offensive yards during the contest.

The Denver quarterback, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that ended with Lutz's short field goal with just over five minutes left.

Record Difficulties for Jets Attack

In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets still had possession with a chance to score a potential victory. However Fields was sacked on fourth down from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than sending out kicker Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

Fields struggled throughout, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets ended up with negative ten net yards passing, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

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

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Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning field goal as the clock ran out to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win 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 guided them to a pair of touchdowns to start the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Victorious Streak

Daniel Jones passed for two touchdown passes and the running back ran the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 remaining, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold passed for scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the pass rush and found with his receiver for a 42-yard catch-and-run in the closing seconds, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Beat Saints

The quarterback passed for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.