New England Equal Longest Winning Streak From Brady Years with Win Against New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has scored five TDs in the present year
New England matched their best victory streak since the Tom Brady period as they overcame AFC East opponents the New York Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the New England squad notched an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's final season with the franchise in the 2019 season
QB Maye accumulated 281 yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 of 34 passes
The triumph increases the Patriots lead at the summit of the AFC East as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the New York bottom after falling to a 2-8 mark
The visitors had taken the lead at their home field with QB Fields running in a five-yard TD to conclude the Jets' first possession
But the Patriots answered in the second quarter as Henderson rushed for two short rushing scores before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone halfway into the third quarter to push the score to 21 to 7
"It was a key occasion for him stepping up, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on the rookie. "He wants to be great."
Justin Fields threw to Metchie late in the third period to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Borregales kicked a two field goals in the final period as the Patriots wrapped up the victory
Game Summary
- Patriots extend winning streak to eight contests
- First-year Henderson stars with three scores
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Team now boasts a 9-2 record
