Football Roundup: Denver Edge Struggling Jets in Low-Scoring Affair
In a low-scoring contest on Sunday, the Denver Broncos clinched a 13-11 victory over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and kicker Wil Lutz provided the late decisive three-pointer to secure the ugly win.
Dominant Display Seals Contest
Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the third quarter. Interestingly, the Jets managed just 82 total net yards during the contest.
The Denver quarterback, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a critical 12-play, 65-yard drive that ended with Lutz's 27-yard field goal with approximately five minutes remaining.
Historic Difficulties for Jets Attack
In spite of their dismal performance, the Jets still had the ball with a opportunity to drive for a potential winning score. However Fields was sacked on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it instead of calling on kicker Nick Folk for a long kick.
The Jets quarterback struggled throughout, completing just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with negative ten net yards passing, the lowest in any game since 1998.
"The aerial attack was non-existent," Glenn commented after the game.
Across the League
Panthers Beat Cowboys in Close Game
Rico Dowdle exceeded 200 total yards for the second straight week and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald made a 33-yard kick as time expired to secure the Carolina Panthers a 30-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams Defeat Slumping Ravens
The Los Angeles Rams ended the opening two quarters with a defensive stop and then quarterback Matthew Stafford guided them to two touchdowns to start the second half in their 17-3 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Colts Continue Winning Ways
Daniel Jones threw two scoring throws and Jonathan Taylor scored the decisive touchdown with 4:32 left, giving the Indianapolis Colts a close victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks Dominate Jaguars
Sam Darnold passed for scoring throws to Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, and Seattle dominated both lines of scrimmage on their way to a comfortable victory.
Steelers Handle Browns
Aaron Rodgers passed for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had little trouble in their 23-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Chargers Come Back Past Dolphins
Justin Herbert evaded the pass rush and found with his receiver for a 42-yard reception in the closing seconds, leading to Cameron Dicker's fifth field goal to secure the Los Angeles Chargers a 29-27 victory.
Patriots Beat Saints
The quarterback threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns as the road New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints by six points.
