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NFL Week 4 Recap: Denver Broncos 10, New York Jets 9
Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos edged out a 10-9 win over the New York Jets in a rain-soaked defensive battle on Sunday.
Both offenses struggled to find rhythm early, with the teams combining for just 2.19 yards per play in the first half. Nix had a rough start, completing only seven passes for -7 yards, but rebounded in the second half, delivering his first NFL touchdown with a third-quarter pass to Courtland Sutton, capping off an 87-yard drive to give Denver a 7-6 lead.
The Jets had one last chance, but Greg Zuerlein missed a 50-yard field goal attempt in the final minute, allowing Denver to hold on for the win.
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In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jets linebacker Quincy Williams was outstanding despite the team’s loss, showcasing his versatility across all phases of the game. He registered three defensive stops in the run game, including two tackles for loss.
Williams also made an impact against the pass, tallying two more defensive stops, one of which came from a forced fumble on a hard hit to Tyler Badie. Although he was targeted twice in coverage, both receptions resulted in a combined loss of one yard, with Williams making a defensive stop on each play.
BOX SCORE
Broncos | Jets | |
Total points | 10 | 9 |
Total offensive plays | 56 | 70 |
Average EPA per play | -0.368 | -0.301 |
Total net yards | 179 | 233 |
Avg yards per play | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Total first downs | 12 | 16 |
Rushing first downs | 8 | 3 |
Passing first downs | 3 | 11 |
Penalty first downs | 1 | 2 |
Third-down efficiency | 21% | 29% |
Fourth-down efficiency | 0% | 0% |
Possessions | 13 | 13 |
Avg plays per drive | 5 | 6 |
Avg yards per drive | 12.8 | 16.6 |
Avg points per drive | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Red-zone possessions | 1 | 2 |
Red-zone plays | 3 | 7 |
Red-zone TDs | 1 | 0 |
Red-zone FGs | 0 | 2 |
Red-zone scoring efficiency | 100% | 100% |