Football Roundup: Broncos Edge Struggling Jets in Low-Scoring Affair
During a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos managed to secure a close victory over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the late go-ahead field goal to seal the ugly win.
Dominant Performance Wins Contest
Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards during the entire game.
The Denver quarterback, who went 19 of 30 attempts for 174 yards, engineered a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that culminated in Lutz's short field goal with approximately five minutes remaining.
Historic Difficulties for Jets Attack
In spite of their horrendous offensive display, the Jets maintained possession with a opportunity to score a possible victory. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of calling on kicker Nick Folk for a difficult kick.
Fields struggled throughout, connecting on just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. The Jets finished with negative ten passing yards, the lowest in any contest since 1998.
"Our passing game was non-existent," Glenn stated after the game.
Across the NFL
Panthers Edge Cowboys in Close Game
The running back exceeded 200 total yards for the consecutive week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a game-winning field goal as the clock ran out to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Defeat Struggling Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams finished the opening two quarters with a goal-line stand and then quarterback Matthew Stafford guided them to a pair of touchdowns to begin the third quarter in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Continue Winning Streak
The quarterback threw two touchdown passes and the running back ran the decisive touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Control Jaguars
The quarterback passed for touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and another target, and Seattle controlled the trenches on their way to a comfortable victory.
Steelers Defeat Browns
The veteran quarterback threw for 235 yards and two scores, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had minimal difficulty in their decisive victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Rally Past Dolphins
The quarterback evaded the pass rush and found with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the final minute, setting up the kicker's fifth field goal to give the Los Angeles Chargers a narrow win.
Patriots Defeat Saints
The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three scores as the visiting New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19.