Football Recap: Broncos Narrowly Beat Struggling Jets in Low-Scoring Battle
In a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz provided the game-winning decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.
Defensive Display Seals Contest
Even with registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a safety in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards during the entire game.
Nix, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's short field goal with just over five minutes left.
Record Struggles for Jets Attack
Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained possession with a opportunity to score a possible winning score. But Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a long kick.
Fields struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York ended up with minus-10 net yards passing, the fewest in any contest since 1998.
"The aerial attack was non-existent," the coach commented after the game.
Across the League
Panthers Beat Cowboys in Thriller
Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning field goal as the clock ran out to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a goal-line stand and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford guided them to two touchdowns to begin the third quarter in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Maintain Winning Streak
Daniel Jones threw two scoring throws and Jonathan Taylor scored the go-ahead score with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Control Jaguars
Sam Darnold threw touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a 20-12 victory.
Steelers Defeat Browns
The veteran quarterback threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced little trouble in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins
Justin Herbert evaded the defensive pressure and found with Ladd McConkey for a long reception in the final minute, leading to Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow victory.
Patriots Defeat Saints
The quarterback passed for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.
