Patriots Match Best Winning Streak From Brady Era with Triumph Against New York Jets
Rookie Henderson has recorded five touchdowns in the present year
New England equaled their top unbeaten stretch since the Brady period as they overcame AFC East rivals the Jets by 13 points in professional football
First-year standout Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the New England squad claimed an eighth straight win for the first time since iconic QB Brady's final season with the team in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Drake Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a score, completing 25 of 34 passes
The triumph extends the New England's lead at the summit of the division as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the New York bottom after falling to a 2-8 mark
The opposing team had scored first at their home field with QB Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to conclude the New York's initial series
But the New England fought back in the second period as Henderson scored two seven-yard TDs before the running back caught a pass from Drake Maye at the rear of the end zone midway through the third period to make it 21 to 7
"It was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep gaining experience," Maye commented on Henderson. "He desires to be excellent."
Fields found John Metchie late in the third quarter to reduce the lead for the Jets but Andy Borregales converted a two kicks in the final period as the home side wrapped up the triumph
Notable Moments
- Patriots continue victory run to eight contests
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson shines with three TDs
- Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a score
- Team currently boasts a 9-2 mark
