Football Roundup: Denver Narrowly Beat Struggling Jets in Low-Scoring Battle

In a low-scoring contest this weekend, the Denver Broncos clinched a 13-11 win over the winless 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 Seals Game

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following giving up a safety in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards throughout the entire game.

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

Record Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained possession with a opportunity to drive for a potential victory. But Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to attempt the conversion rather than sending out specialist Nick Folk for a long field-goal attempt.

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

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

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