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During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos clinched a close victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.

Dominant Display Seals Contest

Despite registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a safety in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.

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

Record Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets still had possession with a opportunity to score a possible victory. But Fields was sacked 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 difficult field-goal attempt.

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

"The aerial attack was non-existent," Glenn stated after the game.

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game

The running back surpassed 200 total yards for the consecutive week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning kick as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first half with a defensive stop and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford led them to two scores to begin the second half in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Continue Victorious Streak

The quarterback threw two touchdown passes and the running back ran the decisive touchdown with 4:32 left, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold 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 win.

Steelers Handle Browns

The veteran quarterback threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced little trouble in their decisive win over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

Justin Herbert evaded the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning kick to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

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.