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During a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Broncos clinched a 13-11 victory over the struggling New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz kicked the late decisive three-pointer to secure the hard-fought win.

Dominant Performance Seals Contest

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the entire game.

Nix, who went 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with approximately five minutes remaining.

Record Difficulties for Jets Attack

In spite of their dismal offensive display, the Jets maintained possession with a chance to score a possible winning score. But Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than sending out kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.

Fields struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with minus-10 net yards passing, the fewest in any game since 1998.

"The aerial attack was completely absent," the coach stated after the game.

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Thriller

The running back exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning field goal as time expired to secure the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to two touchdowns to start the second half in their comfortable victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Winning Streak

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

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

Sam Darnold threw scoring throws to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled both lines of scrimmage on their way to a 20-12 win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

Aaron Rodgers passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced little trouble in their decisive win over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert escaped the defensive pressure and found with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, setting up the kicker's fifth field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

The quarterback passed for 261 yards and three scores as the visiting New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19.