NFL Roundup: Broncos Edge Hapless Jets in Low-Scoring Affair
In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 win over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the game-winning decisive three-pointer to seal the hard-fought win.
Dominant Performance Seals Game
Despite recording nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following giving up a safety in the second half. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards throughout 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 short field goal with just over five minutes left.
Record Struggles for Jets Offense
Despite their dismal performance, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to score a potential winning score. But Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when head coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.
The Jets quarterback struggled throughout, completing just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York ended up with negative ten passing yards, the lowest in any game since 1998.
"The aerial attack was completely absent," the coach stated after the contest.
Around the League
Panthers Edge Cowboys in Thriller
Rico Dowdle surpassed 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning kick as the clock ran out to give the Carolina Panthers a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of scores to begin the third quarter in their comfortable win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Maintain Victorious Streak
Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor scored the decisive touchdown with 4:32 remaining, securing the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Dominate Jaguars
Sam Darnold passed for touchdown passes to his receiver and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a 20-12 victory.
Steelers Defeat Browns
Aaron Rodgers passed for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers experienced minimal difficulty in their 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Rally Past Dolphins
The quarterback escaped the defensive pressure and found with Ladd McConkey for a long reception in the final minute, setting up Cameron Dicker's game-winning field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 win.
Patriots Beat Saints
The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the road New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.
