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In a defensive struggle on Sunday, the Broncos managed to secure a 13-11 victory over the struggling New York Jets. Quarterback Bo Nix connected on a first-quarter touchdown pass and specialist Wil Lutz provided the game-winning decisive three-pointer to secure the hard-fought win.

Defensive Performance Wins Contest

Even with recording nine sacks versus Jets QB Justin Fields, the Broncos were behind 11-10 after conceding a two-point play in the second half. Remarkably, the Jets could only produce a mere 82 total net yards throughout the contest.

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

Historic Difficulties for Jets Attack

In spite of their dismal performance, the Jets still had possession with a chance to drive for a possible victory. But Fields was tackled on fourth-and-eight from the Denver 44 after head coach Aaron Glenn chose to go for it instead of calling on specialist Nick Folk for a difficult kick.

The Jets quarterback had difficulties throughout, connecting on just 9 of 17 attempts for 45 yards. New York finished with negative ten passing yards, the lowest in any contest since 1998.

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

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