The Denver Broncos improved to 4-2 after edging out the New York Jets 13-11 in a gritty defensive battle on Sunday. While the performance was far from polished, head coach Sean Payton expressed pride in his team’s toughness and resiliency despite the offensive struggles.

“I’m proud of how our guys fought this week, really the last three weeks,” Payton told Troy Renck of The Denver Post. “It wasn’t perfect, but we found a way.”

The Broncos’ defense once again carried the day, recording nine sacks on Jets quarterback Justin Fields and holding New York to just -10 net passing yards, one of the lowest totals in modern NFL history. The Jets’ points came entirely from field goals and a safety, as Denver’s pass rush dictated the tempo from start to finish.

Offensively, the Broncos were inc

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