Football Recap: Broncos Narrowly Beat Struggling Jets in Defensive Affair
In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Denver Broncos managed to secure a close win over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to seal the hard-fought win.
Defensive Performance Wins Game
Despite registering nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets managed just 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.
Nix, who went 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard kick with just over five minutes remaining.
Record Struggles for Jets Offense
Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained possession with a chance to score a potential victory. But Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion instead of sending out specialist Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.
The Jets quarterback had difficulties all game, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York finished with negative ten passing yards, the lowest in any contest since 1998.
"Our passing game was completely absent," Glenn commented following the game.
Across the League
Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game
The running back surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage 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 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of scores to start the second half in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Maintain Victorious Ways
Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor ran the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Dominate Jaguars
Sam Darnold passed for touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and another target, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a comfortable win.
Steelers Handle Browns
The veteran quarterback threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins
The quarterback evaded the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard catch-and-run in the final minute, leading to the kicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.
Patriots Defeat Saints
Drake Maye passed for 261 yards and three scores as the visiting New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19.
