New England Equal Longest Winning Streak Since Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five touchdowns during the current campaign
New England equaled their longest winning run from the Brady era as they defeated division rivals the New York Jets by 13 points in professional football
First-year standout TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three TDs as the New England squad claimed an eight-game winning streak for the first time since legendary quarterback Brady's last year with the team in the 2019 season
Quarterback Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a score, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory extends the Patriots advantage at the summit of the division as they advanced to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York bottom after slipping to a 2-8 mark
The Jets had taken the lead at their home field with QB Fields rushing for a five-yard touchdown to cap the New York's first possession
But the Patriots fought back in the second quarter as the rookie ran in two short rushing scores before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Maye at the back of the endzone halfway into the third quarter to push the score to 21-7
"It was a big time for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback said of Henderson. "He desires to be excellent."
Justin Fields threw to John Metchie in the latter part of the third period to narrow the deficit for the Jets but Andy Borregales booted a two kicks in the final period as the Patriots wrapped up the victory
Game Summary
- Patriots continue victory run to eight games
- Rookie Henderson shines with three scores
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a score
- Squad currently holds a 9-2 mark
