In a London showdown that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Denver Broncos narrowly edged out the winless New York Jets with a final score of **13-11 on October 12, 2025.** It was a game defined by a relentless Broncos defense that seemed to have Justin Fields running for his life. Star cornerback Patrick Surtain II summed it up perfectly, admitting he enjoyed watching his teammates relentlessly sack Fields. But here's where it gets controversial... the game was far from a masterpiece, and the Broncos' victory was hard-fought, to say the least.
The Broncos' defense was the undeniable star of the show, taking down Fields a staggering nine times. This defensive dominance was crucial in securing the win. Bo Nix managed an early touchdown pass, and Wil Lutz kicked a late, game-winning field goal. This victory was especially sweet as it completed a long road trip for the Broncos, who had just come off a thrilling comeback win against the Eagles the previous week. Linebacker Nik Bonitto, who entered the game as a co-leader in sacks, added another to bring his total to eight, highlighting the Broncos' defensive prowess.
However, the Jets, despite their offensive struggles, managed to keep the game close. They even took an unexpected 11-10 lead after a safety in the third quarter, thanks to a Broncos holding penalty in their own end zone. Nix, while not perfect, led the Broncos on a crucial drive that ended with Lutz's decisive field goal.
The Jets' offense had a day to forget, managing a paltry 82 total net yards. Fields struggled mightily against the Broncos' defense, completing only nine of 17 passes for a mere 45 yards. The Jets finished with minus-10 net yards passing, the fewest in franchise history and the fewest the Broncos had ever allowed. This put the Jets in the record books for all the wrong reasons. Coach Aaron Glenn is still searching for his first victory after a tough start to his tenure with the Jets. The team is now 0-6 for the third time in their history.
Adding to the drama, the Jets made some questionable decisions, including letting the clock run out at the end of the first half when they had the ball near midfield. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson appeared visibly frustrated by the situation. Glenn explained that he didn't want to risk giving the Broncos a chance to score before halftime.
The Broncos' offense wasn't exactly firing on all cylinders either. They struggled on third downs and committed multiple penalties. Coach Sean Payton acknowledged the team had a lot to clean up.
In terms of injuries, the Broncos lost linebacker Garret Wallow during the game. The Jets had a few players dealing with issues, including Garrett Wilson, who played through a hip issue, and Cam Jones and Qwan’tez Stiggers, who also suffered hip injuries.
The Broncos' next challenge? A home game against the Giants. The Jets will face the Carolina Panthers next.
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