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In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Denver Broncos clinched a 13-11 victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late go-ahead field goal to secure the ugly win.

Defensive Display Seals Contest

Even with recording nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following giving up a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the entire game.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, led a critical 12-play, 65-yard possession that ended with Lutz's 27-yard field goal with approximately five minutes left.

Record Struggles for Jets Offense

In spite of their dismal offensive display, the Jets maintained the ball with a chance to score a possible winning score. However Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it rather than calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult field-goal attempt.

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

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

Across the NFL

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

The running back exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard field goal as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and subsequently quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to a pair of scores to begin the second half in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Streak

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

Seahawks Control Jaguars

The quarterback passed for scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and another target, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a 20-12 victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

Aaron Rodgers passed for 235 yards and two scores, 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 connected with his receiver for a 42-yard catch-and-run in the closing seconds, leading to the kicker's fifth field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Beat Saints

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