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During a low-scoring contest this weekend, the Denver Broncos clinched a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz provided the late go-ahead field goal to seal the ugly win.

Dominant Display Seals Contest

Despite recording nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce just 82 total net yards during the contest.

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

Historic Difficulties for Jets Attack

Despite their dismal performance, the Jets maintained the ball with a chance to score a possible victory. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.

Fields had difficulties throughout, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. The Jets ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

"The aerial attack was completely absent," the coach commented following the contest.

Across the League

Panthers Beat Cowboys in Thriller

The running back surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens

The Los Angeles Rams finished the first half with a defensive stop and then quarterback Matthew Stafford led them to two touchdowns to start the third quarter in their comfortable victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Colts Maintain Victorious Streak

The quarterback passed for two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor scored the decisive touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Dominate Jaguars

The quarterback threw touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and another target, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a comfortable victory.

Steelers Defeat Browns

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

Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins

The quarterback evaded the pass rush and found with Ladd McConkey for a long reception in the closing seconds, leading to the kicker's game-winning kick to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.

Patriots Beat Saints

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