Patriots Equal Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Years with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five scores during the current campaign
New England tied their top unbeaten stretch from the Brady era as they overcame AFC East rivals the Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the Patriots secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Brady's closing campaign with the team in 2019
QB Drake Maye accumulated 281 yards and a TD, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The win extends the New England's lead at the summit of the AFC East as they improved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets at the foot after falling to two victories and eight defeats
The opposing team had gone in front at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Justin Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to finish the New York's opening drive
But the home team answered in the second period as Henderson rushed for two seven-yard TDs before the running back hauled in a throw from Maye at the back of the end zone in the middle of the third quarter to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"That was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep earning playing time," Maye commented on Henderson. "He wants to be great."
Fields found John Metchie in the latter part of the third period to close the gap for the Jets but Borregales booted a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the home side closed out the victory
Game Summary
- New England extend winning streak to eight contests
- First-year Henderson excels with three scores
- Maye passes for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Squad now holds a nine wins, two losses
