Patriots Match Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Years with Win Over Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has tallied five scores in the present year
New England tied their longest winning run from the Tom Brady period as they beat AFC East opponents the Jets 27-14 in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson shone brightly with three scores as the New England squad secured an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since iconic QB Brady's closing campaign with the team in the 2019 season
QB Drake Maye passed for 281 yards and a touchdown, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The win bolsters the New England's advantage at the summit of the AFC East as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets at the foot after dropping to two wins and eight losses
The opposing team had gone in front at Foxborough with QB Justin Fields rushing for a short rushing score to finish the New York's initial series
But the Patriots fought back in the second period as the rookie ran in two seven-yard TDs before the running back grabbed a reception from Maye at the rear of the endzone midway through the third quarter to make it 21 to 7
"It was a crucial moment for him stepping up, and it's been great for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He desires to be outstanding."
Justin Fields found Metchie late in the third period to close the gap for the visitors but Borregales kicked a two kicks in the final period as the Patriots sealed the triumph
Game Summary
- New England extend victory run to eight contests
- Rookie Henderson excels with three TDs
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Squad now boasts a 9-2 record