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
The New England Patriots matched their longest winning run since the Tom Brady era as they beat AFC East opponents the New York Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie Henderson led the way with three scores as the Patriots claimed an eight-game winning streak for the first time since legendary quarterback Tom Brady's final season with the franchise in 2019
Signal-caller Drake Maye passed for 281 yards and a TD, connecting on 25 of 34 passes
The win increases the New England's lead at the summit of the AFC East as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the Jets at the foot after dropping to two wins and eight losses
The visitors had gone in front at Foxborough with QB Justin Fields rushing for a short rushing score to cap the Jets' initial series
But the New England responded in the second period as Henderson rushed for two seven-yard TDs 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 big time for him stepping up, and it's been great for him to keep gaining experience," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He aims to be excellent."
Justin Fields connected with John Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a pair of field goals in the final period as the home side sealed the triumph
Key Highlights
- Patriots continue victory run to eight games
- Rookie Henderson excels with three touchdowns
- Drake Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Squad currently holds a 9-2 mark
