Jets Fall Short Against Broncos in London
LONDON — The Jets made the trip across the ocean, but unfortunately, they couldn’t shake off the struggles of the 2025 season.
In a rather lackluster performance, the Jets lost to the Broncos 13-11. This marks their sixth consecutive loss, a concerning first since 2020, making Aaron Glenn the first Jets coach to begin his tenure with such a rough streak.
This time, the offense stumbled after a defense that had its own issues the previous week. The Jets were unable to score a touchdown for the first time this season, which is, well, not ideal.
Quarterback Justin Fields struggled, holding the ball too long and being sacked nine times. At one point, the Jets went nearly 28 minutes without registering a first down. Surprisingly, they finished the game with minus-10 passing yards.
Toward the end, the Jets had a shot at a game-winning field goal. With only 2 minutes and 23 seconds left on the clock, they managed to take control at their own 43-yard line. However, they could only inch up to the Broncos’ 44 before a third-down pass to Garrett Wilson was broken up. After Fields was sacked, the game ended.
Earlier, with 10 minutes left, the Broncos had forced a Jets punt and pulled ahead. On third-and-8, their quarterback, Bo Nix, connected with Marvin Mims for a significant 26-yard gain. They extended their lead with a 27-yard field goal from Will Lutz.
Both teams exchanged punts, leading to the Jets’ final opportunity.
The Jets’ offense had a dismal first half, accumulating just 32 yards with only two net passing yards and two first downs—one being on a fake punt. This marked the fifth straight game without a touchdown in the first half.
In contrast, the defense looked a bit stronger than in previous weeks. They sealed their first potential win of the season early on, forcing a turnover on Denver’s first drive. Troy Franklin fumbled after a hit by Jarvis Brownlee, which was picked up by Andre Cisco.
However, following the turnover, the Jets managed only a 52-yard field goal by Nick Folk.
The Broncos quickly responded with a 57-yard field goal from Lutz, tying things up at 3-3.
The Jets finally got their first first down just before the two-minute warning, but their inability to capitalize on several opportunities kept them from gaining momentum. Kane Wang-Woo sparked a brief surge with a 72-yard kickoff return to the Denver 24, but they could only come away with a 41-yard field goal for a narrow lead of 6-3.
Denver finished the first quarter strong with a touchdown drive, aided by a pass from Nix to Evan Engram on fourth-and-5, and another to Nate Adkins for a touchdown. This caught the Jets’ defense off guard.
Even when the Jets had a chance to score again before halftime, their lack of urgency was palpable. They executed a fake punt to keep the drive alive, but ultimately, the pressure resulted in a series of missteps, and they headed to the locker room without a score.
Opening the second half, the Jets managed a decent drive but still didn’t reach the end zone. Falk kicked his third field goal, narrowing Denver’s lead to 10-9.
They then forced a safety against the Broncos, putting them ahead 11-10, before one troubling moment occurred late in the third quarter. Wilson lost the ball, which was initially ruled a fumble but was later deemed an incomplete pass upon review, saving the Jets from a potential disaster.
