Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on 4th and 10 late in the 4th quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
From left to right, Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, safety P.J. Locke (6), safety Brandon Jones (22) and cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrate after Locke sacked New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a 4th and 10 late in the 4th quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) finds running room against New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) and New York Jets defensive end Takk McKinley (93) in the second half at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) heads back to the sidelines with the ball after throwing his first NFL touchdown to Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during warmups before playing the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) heads to the locker room to suit up before playing the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
The Denver Broncos lead by Bo Nix (10) await to come out of the tunnel top play the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) takes down New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) in the first quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) forces a fumble from New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) in the first quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. on Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) recovered the fumble. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) celebrates after taking down New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) in the first half at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) celebrates after recovering a fumble from New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) in the first quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Broncos fans in a steady rain storm during the game against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton on the sidelines before the game against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws an incomplete pass under pressure from New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (99) in the first quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) forces a fumble from Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) in the first quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) pitches out to Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) in the first quarter against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) gets carted off the field in the first half against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) makes a catch for a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) and Denver Broncos defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) celebrate place kicker Wil Lutz (3) after Lutz kicked a field goal against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph during the game against the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) under pressure from Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) in the first half at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on 4th and 10 late in the 4th quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) and linebacker Justin Strnad (40) celebrate after New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) was sacked by Locke late in the 4th quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
New York Jets place kicker Greg Zuerlein (9) kicks and misses a 50-yard field goal against the Denver Broncos late in the 4th quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. New York Jets punter Thomas Morstead (6) holds for Zuerlein. Broncos went on to win 10-9. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40), tackle D.J. Jones (93) and cornerback Tremon Smith (1) celebrate after New York Jets place kicker Greg Zuerlein (9) missed a 50-yard field goal late in the 4th quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. Broncos won 10-9. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) on 4th and 10 late in the 4th quarter at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Amid near constant rain, the Denver Broncos held on to beat the New York Jets 10-9 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
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