EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — They remain flawed, injury-riddled, mistake-prone and incapable of putting a team away, even one as bad as the New York Jets.
But at least the Broncos don’t remain winless.
The Broncos tried to remain winless Thursday night at empty MetLife Stadium, blowing an 11-point lead, but a key Jets facemask penalty and a 31-yard catch by Tim Patrick set up Brandon McManus’ 53-yard field goal with 3:08 remaining.
Melvin Gordon’s 43-yard touchdown run with 1:48 left sealed the game.
Broncos 37, Jets 28.
Go ahead and exhale, coach Vic Fangio, who called a great defensive game and won a challenge.