Patriots Equal Longest Winning Streak Since Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has scored five touchdowns in the present year
New England equaled their longest winning run since the Tom Brady period as they defeated AFC East opponents the Jets 27-14 in the NFL
First-year standout Henderson was the standout with three TDs as the New England squad secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since legendary quarterback Brady's last year with the franchise in 2019
Signal-caller Maye accumulated 281 yards and a TD, connecting on 25 out of 34 attempts
The win bolsters the New England's 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 visitors had taken the lead at Gillette Stadium with QB Fields scoring a short rushing score to conclude the New York's first possession
But the home team answered in the second period as the rookie scored two seven-yard TDs before the running back hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone halfway into the third quarter to make it 21 to 7
"That was a big time for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," Maye said of Henderson. "He desires to be great."
Justin Fields connected with John Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Borregales kicked a two kicks in the final period as the home side sealed the win
Notable Moments
- New England continue victory run to eight games
- First-year Henderson excels with three touchdowns
- Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Squad currently boasts a 9-2 record
