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For the better part of three quarters, the Broncos appeared headed for their first win of the season with relatively little drama.
Brett Rypien looked in control during his first start at quarterback, the Broncos' defense largely flustered Sam Darnold — and Joe Flacco when he manned the offense for two series — and Denver got the ball to its playmakers in Jerry Jeudy, Melvin Gordon III and Tim Patrick.
Then, it almost fell apart, as Rypien threw a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions — the first of which was a pick-six — that allowed the Jets to climb back into the game after facing a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit.
New York took a 28-27 lead with 6:23 to play, but the Broncos were able to piece together a nine-play, 40-yard drive that ended with a 53-yard Brandon McManus field goal.
Denver took a two-point lead with 3:08 to play, and this time, the Broncos were able to hold onto a late lead as Bradley Chubb sacked Darnold on a fourth-and-3.
Gordon then iced the game with a 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 to play.
These were the players and plays that defined the Broncos' 37-28 win.