Patriots Equal Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Years with Triumph Against New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five scores in the present year
New England equaled their best victory streak since the Tom Brady period as they beat AFC East rivals the Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie Henderson shone brightly with three touchdowns as the New England squad notched an eight-game winning streak for the first time since legendary quarterback Brady's last year with the franchise in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Drake Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory bolsters the New England's lead at the summit of the AFC East as they moved to nine wins and two defeats, with the Jets at the foot after dropping to a 2-8 mark
The Jets had scored first at their home field with quarterback Fields scoring a short rushing score to conclude the Jets' opening drive
But the Patriots answered in the second quarter as Henderson rushed for two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Maye at the back of the endzone midway through the third period to extend the lead to 21-7
"It was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep gaining experience," Maye commented on Henderson. "He desires to be great."
Justin Fields found Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Borregales kicked a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the home side closed out the victory
Game Summary
- New England extend victory run to eight matches
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson shines with three scores
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Squad now holds a 9-2 record
