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In a defensive struggle this weekend, the Broncos clinched a close win over the winless New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix threw an early scoring strike and specialist Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning go-ahead field goal to secure the ugly win.

Dominant Display Wins Contest

Even with registering nine sacks versus Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after giving up a two-point play in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets managed a mere 82 total net yards throughout the entire game.

The Denver quarterback, who completed 19 of 30 passes for 174 yards, led a decisive 12-play, 65-yard possession that culminated in Lutz's 27-yard kick with just over five minutes left.

Record Difficulties for Jets Offense

Despite their horrendous performance, the Jets maintained the ball with a opportunity to score a potential winning score. But Fields was tackled on fourth down from the Denver 44 after coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it instead of calling on kicker Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

The Jets quarterback struggled all game, connecting on just 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. New York ended up with minus-10 passing yards, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

"The aerial attack was completely absent," the coach stated following the game.

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