NFL Recap: Denver Narrowly Beat Hapless Jets in Low-Scoring Battle
During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Broncos managed to secure a close win over the winless 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.
Dominant Display Seals Game
Even with registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a safety in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards during the contest.
Nix, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a decisive 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with just over five minutes remaining.
Record Difficulties for Jets Offense
In spite of their horrendous offensive display, the Jets still had possession with a chance to score a possible winning score. But Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion rather than calling on kicker Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.
Fields had difficulties all game, 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 completely absent," Glenn commented following the game.
Around the League
Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game
The running back exceeded 200 total yards for the consecutive week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard kick as time expired to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a defensive stop and subsequently quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of touchdowns to begin the third quarter in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Continue Winning Ways
The quarterback threw two scoring throws and Jonathan Taylor scored 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 Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a comfortable victory.
Steelers Handle Browns
The veteran quarterback passed for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced little trouble in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Rally Past Dolphins
The quarterback evaded the defensive pressure and found with his receiver for a 42-yard catch-and-run in the closing seconds, leading to 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 defeated the New Orleans Saints by six points.
