Broncos edge out a narrow 13-11 victory over the Jets in London - A Defensive Battle
The Broncos' offensive struggles in London on Sunday were overshadowed by their defensive prowess, securing a hard-fought 13-11 win. The Jets' quarterback, Justin Fields, faced a relentless Broncos defense, getting sacked nine times and failing to score a touchdown. This win propels the Broncos to a 4-2 record, setting the stage for a Week 7 showdown with the Jets' co-tenants at MetLife Stadium.
Despite a promising start, the Broncos' offensive strategy left much to be desired. Bo Nix, the quarterback, threw a touchdown on the game's final play in the first quarter, but the team struggled to maintain momentum. Over the next two quarters, they failed to score, with Nix experiencing a dry spell, not completing a single pass in the third quarter. A holding penalty on guard Quinn Meinerz further complicated matters, allowing the Jets to take a 11-10 lead.
However, Nix found his rhythm in the fourth quarter, completing four passes and setting up Wil Lutz's game-winning field goal. The turning point came when the Jets threatened to score, but a crucial sack on third down by Justin Strnad halted their progress. With around three minutes left, the Jets had to punt, and a subsequent sack on fourth down sealed the Broncos' victory. This decisive play occurred when the Jets opted to run a play instead of attempting a challenging 62-yard field goal.
The Jets' offensive output was limited to 82 yards, with Fields completing only 9 of 17 passes for 45 yards. The Broncos, despite their own modest 248 yards, emerged victorious. This result may not entice London fans to eagerly await another match between these teams.
The Jets' head coach, Aaron Glenn, faced scrutiny for his team's peculiar strategy near the end of the first half. With the score tied at 10-6 and a minute remaining, the Jets had the ball near midfield. Instead of attempting a play, they ran three plays and let the clock run out, a decision that raised eyebrows, especially given the team's record and position on the field in a close game. This move continues a challenging start to Glenn's coaching tenure.
Looking ahead, the Jets will host the Panthers next Sunday, aiming to secure their first win of the season.
