Football Roundup: Denver Edge Hapless Jets in Low-Scoring Battle

During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.

Defensive Performance Wins Contest

Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards during the entire game.

The Denver quarterback, who completed 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard kick with just over five minutes left.

Record Difficulties for Jets Attack

In spite of their dismal performance, the Jets still had the ball with a chance to drive for a potential winning score. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion instead of sending out specialist 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 game since 1998.

"The aerial attack was non-existent," the coach commented following the contest.

Across the NFL

Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game

Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning kick as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a goal-line stand and then signal-caller Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of scores to start the second half in their 17-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Victorious Streak

The quarterback passed for two scoring throws and the running back ran the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 remaining, securing the Indianapolis Colts a close victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

Sam Darnold passed for touchdown passes to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a comfortable win.

Steelers Defeat Browns

The veteran quarterback passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had minimal difficulty in their 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the defensive pressure and found with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the closing seconds, setting up the kicker's fifth field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow victory.

Patriots Defeat Saints

Drake Maye passed for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19.