NFL Roundup: Broncos Edge Struggling Jets in Low-Scoring Battle

During a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos clinched a 13-11 win over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to seal the hard-fought win.

Defensive Display Wins Contest

Even with registering nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 following conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets managed a mere 82 offensive yards throughout the contest.

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

Record Struggles for Jets Offense

In spite of their horrendous performance, the Jets still had the ball with a chance to score a possible victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 when coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than calling on 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 finished with minus-10 net yards passing, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

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

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