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In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Broncos clinched a 13-11 win over the struggling New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning go-ahead field goal to seal the hard-fought win.

Defensive Performance Seals Contest

Despite recording nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after giving up a two-point play in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 offensive yards during the entire game.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's short kick with just over five minutes left.

Record Struggles for Jets Offense

In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets still had the ball with a chance to drive for a potential winning score. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

The Jets quarterback struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York finished with minus-10 passing yards, the lowest in any game since 1998.

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

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Thriller

The running back exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning kick as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a defensive stop and subsequently signal-caller Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of scores to begin the second half in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Victorious Streak

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

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

Sam Darnold threw scoring throws to his receiver and another target, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

Aaron Rodgers threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had minimal difficulty in their 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert evaded the pass rush and found with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the closing seconds, setting up the kicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.

Patriots Beat Saints

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