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In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos clinched a close win over the winless New York Jets. Signal-caller Bo Nix threw an early touchdown pass and kicker Wil Lutz provided the game-winning go-ahead field goal to secure the hard-fought win.

Dominant Display Seals Contest

Even with registering nine sacks against Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 following giving up a two-point play in the third quarter. Remarkably, the Jets managed a mere 82 total net yards throughout the entire game.

Nix, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard field goal with just over five minutes remaining.

Historic Difficulties for Jets Attack

Despite their dismal offensive display, the Jets still had possession with a opportunity to score a potential winning score. However Fields was sacked on fourth down from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn opted to go for it instead of calling on kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.

Fields had difficulties throughout, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Jets ended up with minus-10 net yards passing, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

"Our passing game was completely absent," Glenn stated after the game.

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