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Sauce Gardner had a relatively quiet game, which some interpret as a positive—he limited opportunities for the Broncos' top receivers. He did give up a touchdown after a miscommunication, but overall, he held his own and demonstrated resilience.
Special teams played a crucial role in field position: punter Austin MacNamera was exceptional, averaging over 50 yards per punt with three inside the 20-yard line, and pinning opponents deep repeatedly. His performance was arguably the Jets' MVP, as effective punting kept the Broncos backed up and helped the Jets stay in the game.