New England Match Longest Winning Streak From Brady Years with Triumph Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has tallied five touchdowns this season
New England matched their longest winning run from the Brady era as they defeated division opponents the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL
First-year standout Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the New England squad claimed an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since legendary quarterback Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in the 2019 season
QB Maye threw for 281 yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 of 34 passes
The triumph increases the New England's lead at the summit of the division as they improved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets at the foot after falling to a 2-8 mark
The Jets had gone in front at Foxborough with quarterback Justin Fields scoring a five-yard TD to cap the New York's first possession
But the Patriots answered in the second quarter as the rookie rushed for two seven-yard TDs before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone halfway into the third period to push the score to 21-7
"It was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been great for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He aims to be great."
Fields found John Metchie in the latter part of the third period to reduce the lead for the visitors but Andy Borregales converted a two kicks in the final period as the Patriots wrapped up the triumph
Notable Moments
- Patriots continue winning streak to eight contests
- First-year Henderson shines with three TDs
- Drake Maye throws for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Team currently holds a 9-2 mark