The Broncos did it again.
A week after dominating the Buccaneers, 26-7, in Tampa Bay, Denver went into East Rutherford and pulled off a massive 10-9 upset over QB Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
The Jets had 10 days off to prepare and still looked all the bit rusty on offense in a rain-filled contest in the Meadowlands on Sunday afternoon.
Following the dramatic defeat, Gang Green now heads across the pond as they take on the undefeated Minnesota Vikings from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in Week 5.
Here were our live updates and analysis throughout Sunday's game from MetLife Stadium:
A week after their best performance of the young season, this was clearly the worst all around performance from Gang Green.
Yes, the elements made this game near impossible for a majority of the four quarters to consistently move the ball through the air.
However, there were still too many times in the second half when the rain slowed down that QB Aaron Rodgers was off target or clearly not on the same page with his receivers.
After having negative seven passing yards at halftime, it was clear that Broncos' QB Bo Nix only got more comfortable as the game went on, especially with their ground game in the second half.
The biggest concern out of this brutal loss for the Jets is the health of Rodgers.
Late in the fourth quarter, Gang Green's signal caller was tackled from behind by the Broncos' defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, who landed on his left leg, the same one he suffered a torn Achilles last September.
It was clear that the tackle affected Rodgers over the ensuing final four minutes of the game, as he was shown clearly in discomfort and limping.
The status of the four-time NFL MVP will have to be heavy monitored throughout the week, even more so since the team is flying to London in the coming days for their game in London, England next weekend against the very impressive Minnesota Vikings.
Denver's back in front as they run the ball efficiently eight consecutive times to take the slim one point lead.
If the Broncos can hold on, it'll be a second straight week they pull off the upset as one of the biggest underdogs of the week.
Gang Green retakes the lead with kicker Greg Zuerlein making his third field goal of the afternoon.
It's another what if drive for the Jets, as they've failed to find the end zone against this stout Denver defense.
Denver's finally on the board as they put together the best drive of any team so far today.
The highlight of the drive was the connection between QB Bo Nix and WR Courtland Sutton.
The duo combined for a 29-yard gain on third-and-11 deep in their own territory and for the opening touchdown of the game from eight yards out.
It's the first passing touchdown of Nix's career, who was taken with the 12th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Whew, that was a tough first half to watch.
With consistent rain throughout and two good defenses going head-to-head, it was an offensive nightmare for both teams in the first half.
Before Aaron Rodgers made a few big passes to wide receivers Allen Lazard and Mike Williams, this game was on pace for the fewest combined yards in a first half in 33 years.
Broncos' QB Bo Nix has seven completions for a dreadful negative seven yards going into the locker room.
Gang Green extends their lead to 6-0 as the clock strikes triple zeros to end the first half.
The Jets had a chance to make it a two score game, but former defensive end John Franklin-Meyers -- who was traded to Denver in the offseason -- came up with a huge seven yard sack of Rodgers to force third and long and any chance of a shot for a touchdown.
The Jets finally get on the board to break the scoreless tie.
Broncos' running back Tyler Badie fumbled the ball and Gang Green recovered at the Denver 41-yard line.
The Denver running back also stayed down on the field and eventually the sideline before he was put on a blue board and was eventually carted off to the locker room with a back injury and is questionable to return, according to the CBS broadcast.
Despite having the ball at the one-yard line, the Jets couldn't punch it in. While they lined up to go for it on fourth and goal, another false start penalty moved the ball to the six-yard line where kicker Greg Zuerlein made the short 23-yard field goal.
The Jets were set up with great field position after WR Allen Lazard drawing a defensive pass interference call in the end zone to put the ball at the one-yard line.
Similar to the weather, it's been a sloppy start for both teams.
After the Broncos punted the ball down to the one-yard line, Gang Green doesn't gain a single yard and go three and out.
Penalties continue to be a problem for the Jets, as they had back-to-back infractions to force a punt from their own end zone.
It's a disastrous start for Gang Green, as QB Aaron Rodgers is sacked on the first play and turn the ball over on 3rd and 18 as WR Garrett Wilson fumbled with the Broncos recovering the ball at the Jets' 30-yard line.
The Jets' defense comes up big as two penalties and a tackle for loss on third and long puts Denver out of field goal range to keep this game scoreless.
JETS
- LB CJ Mosley
- OL Morgan Moses
- RB Israel Abanikanda
- OT Carter Warren
- DE Braiden McGregor
- DL Leonard Taylor
- CB Jarrick Benard-Converse
BRONCOS
- QB Zach Wilson (emergency 3rd QB)
- WR Devaughn Vele
- RB Blake Watson
- CB Kris Abrams-Draine
- S JL Skinner
- TE Lucas Krull
- DL Eyioma Uwazurike
NY Jets vs Broncos injury updates
- NY Jets : OL Morgan Moses (knee) has been ruled out and LB C.J. Mosley (toe) did not practice at all this week, as he's now listed as doubtful for Sunday. OL Tyron Smith will play in Week 4 after being ruled NIR (not injury related) on the injury report when he took a vet rest day earlier in the week.
- Broncos: S JL Skinner (ankle) did not practice Wednesday through Friday and has been ruled out.
NY Jets vs Broncos time today
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 29
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
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NY Jets vs Broncos history
- Series record: Broncos lead, 22-18-1
- Jets' last win: Oct. 8, 2023 (31-21)
- Broncos' last win : Sept. 26, 2021 (26-0)
NY Jets vs Broncos prediction
The pick: Jets 24, Broncos 10
Here's why: The Jets steamrolled the Patriots last Thursday night, not allowing a touchdown to an opponent for the first time since they played in New England last season. The Broncos will undoubtedly present a more difficult challenge, but Aaron Rodgers and Co. still win this one rather convincingly ahead of their matchup in London against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in Week 5.
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NY Jets vs Broncos betting odds
Odds: Jets by 7.5 points
Over/Under: 38.5 points
Odds according to BetMGM as of Sept. 26.
NY Jets vs Broncos weather update
Cloudy, high of 68, 35 percent chance of rain in the afternoon.
NY Jets 2024 schedule
- Sept. 9: at San Francisco (32-19 loss)
- Sept. 15: at Tennessee (24-17 win)
- Sept. 19: New England (24-3 win)
- Sept. 29: Denver
- Oct. 6: Minnesota (London)
- Oct. 14: Buffalo
- Oct. 20: at Pittsburgh
- Oct. 27: at New England
- Oct. 31: Houston
- Nov. 10: at Arizona
- Nov. 17: Indianapolis
- Bye
- Dec. 1: Seattle
- Dec. 8: at Miami
- Dec. 15: at Jacksonville
- Dec. 22: Los Angeles (N)
- Dec. 29: at Buffalo
- Jan. 5: Miami
- Record: 2-1
Broncos 2024 schedule
- Sept. 8: at Seattle (26-20 loss)
- Sept. 15: Pittsburgh (13-6 loss)
- Sept. 22: at Tampa Bay (26-7 win)
- Sept. 29: New York (A)
- Oct. 6: Las Vegas
- Oct. 13: Los Angeles (A)
- Oct. 17: at New Orleans
- Oct. 27: Carolina
- Nov. 3: at Baltimore
- Nov. 10: at Kansas City
- Nov. 17: Atlanta
- Nov. 24: at Las Vegas
- Dec. 2: Cleveland
- Bye
- Dec. 15: Indianapolis
- Dec. 22: at Los Angeles (A)
- Dec. 29: at Cincinnati
- Jan. 5: Kansas City
- Record: 1-2
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