Broncos vs Jets final score: Peyton Manning, Denver tops New York, 31-17

The Denver Broncos narrowly avoided an embarrassing loss on Sunday, defeating the New York Jets 31-17 at MetLife Stadium.

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The Broncos put the first points on the board with a field goal, but it was the Jets that got the game’s first touchdown. Jets quarterback Geno Smith threw a 2-yard score to Jace Amaro to put New York up 7-3 with 4:16 remaining in the opening quarter.

However, Denver would respond with two second quarter touchdowns. Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning found Demaryius Thomas for a 1-yard score and Julius Thomas for a 22-yard touchdown in the game’s second frame to allow Denver to enter the half up 17-7.

Manning found Julius Thomas again for a 4-yard score early in the third, but New York would soon mount a comeback.

A third quarter field goal and a 2-yard touchdown pass from Smith to former Bronco Eric Decker cut the deficit to 24-17 with 7:56 remaining.

Unfortunately for Rex Ryan and Co., Smith would throw a pick-six to Aqib Talib late in the game to ice the win for Denver.

Manning finished the game 22-33 for 237 yards and three touchdowns. Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman rushed for 100 yards and Demaryius Thomas had 124 receiving yards.

On the other side, Smith was 22-43 for 183 yards for two touchdowns and one interception. Smith was also the team’s top rusher with just 11 yards and Amaro the team’s top pass-catcher with 61 yards.

The Broncos will face the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday at home. New York will play the New England Patriots Thursday on the road.

The Denver Broncos narrowly avoided an embarrassing loss on Sunday, defeating the New York Jets 31-17 at MetLife Stadium.

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