New England Match Best Winning Streak Since Brady Years with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has scored five scores during the current campaign
New England matched their longest winning run from the Brady era as they beat division opponents the New York Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three TDs as the Patriots notched an eight-game winning streak for the first time since iconic QB Tom Brady's final season with the franchise in the 2019 season
QB Drake Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 out of 34 attempts
The win increases the New England's advantage at the summit of the division as they advanced to nine victories against two losses, with the New York at the foot after dropping to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had gone in front at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Fields rushing for a short rushing score to conclude the Jets' first possession
But the Patriots answered in the second quarter as Henderson scored two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier caught a pass from Drake Maye at the back of the end zone halfway into the third period to extend the lead to 21-7
"It was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on the rookie. "He aims to be outstanding."
Fields found Metchie in the latter part of the third quarter to reduce the lead for the visitors but Borregales converted a two kicks in the final period as the Patriots wrapped up the victory
Key Highlights
- Patriots continue winning streak to eight contests
- First-year Henderson stars with three touchdowns
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Team currently holds a 9-2 mark
