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In a defensive struggle 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 kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to seal the ugly win.

Defensive Performance Wins Contest

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after giving up a safety in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce just 82 offensive yards during the contest.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's short kick with approximately five minutes remaining.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous offensive display, the Jets still had possession with a chance to score a possible winning score. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn chose to attempt the conversion rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

The Jets quarterback struggled all game, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the fewest in any contest since 1998.

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

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The running back exceeded 200 yards from scrimmage for the consecutive week and first-year Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning field goal as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.

Rams Beat Slumping Ravens

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Colts Maintain Winning Ways

Daniel Jones threw two scoring throws and the running back scored the go-ahead touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks Control Jaguars

Sam Darnold passed for touchdown passes to his receiver and another target, and Seattle dominated the trenches on their way to a 20-12 win.

Steelers Handle Browns

The veteran quarterback passed for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced little trouble in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Chargers Rally Past Dolphins

The quarterback escaped the pass rush and connected with Ladd McConkey for a 42-yard reception in the closing seconds, leading to the kicker's game-winning field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.

Patriots Defeat Saints

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