Broncos make it back-to-back, outlast Jets for 10-9 road win

The Jets offense seemed to have found its footing in a Thursday night win over the Patriots in Week 3, but they lost it again in Sunday’s game against the Broncos.

Denver’s defense sacked Aaron Rodgers five times and never let the Jets get into the end zone during the game at MetLife Stadium. The Jets still had a chance to win the game in the final minute, but Rodgers missed on a third-down pass and kicker Greg Zuerlein missed a 50-yard field goal to send the Broncos home with a score of 10 -9.

The Jets had given the ball to the Broncos on their side of the field after a fourth-down sack, but the Broncos couldn’t muster a first down to ice the game and kicker Wil Lutz missed his own 50-yard kick. . It was a fitting end to a match that seemed like no one was looking to win for most of the afternoon.

The Broncos had 46 yards at halftime and quarterback Bo Nix threw for minus-7 yards in the first half. The Jets only made two field goals, as heavy rain contributed to both teams’ fumbles and a lot of sloppy play.

Nix threw his first career touchdown in the third quarter, however, and the Jets saw a promising stall after wide receiver Allen Lazard was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct following a catch inside the Broncos’ 20-yard line. It was one of 13 penalties the Jets called during a day of self-sabotage and strong Broncos defense.

The Broncos got some good results from running backs Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin in the second half. They rushed for 123 yards on 25 carries as last week’s leading rusher, Tyler Badie, was knocked out with a back injury early in the game.

Rodgers was moving gingerly on his left leg after the Broncos’ fourth sack of the game, but remained present on the final two drives. His health will be a topic for postgame news conferences as the 2-2 Jets look toward a Week 5 date with the Vikings in London.

The Broncos are also 2-2 and will continue their two-game winning streak into next Sunday’s home game against the Raiders.