Patriots Match Longest Winning Streak From Tom Brady Era with Triumph Over Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five touchdowns in the present year
The New England Patriots matched their top unbeaten stretch since the Brady era as they beat AFC East rivals the Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie Henderson shone brightly with three scores as the New England squad claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's last year with the team in 2019
QB Maye passed for 281 yards and a score, connecting on 25 of 34 passes
The triumph bolsters the Patriots lead at the top of the division as they improved to nine wins and two defeats, with the Jets bottom after falling to two wins and eight losses
The Jets had taken the lead at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Justin Fields scoring a five-yard touchdown to finish the New York's opening drive
But the Patriots responded in the second period as Henderson scored two seven-yard touchdowns before the running back hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the end zone in the middle of the third period to make it 21 to 7
"That was a big time for him delivering, and it's been great for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on the rookie. "He aims to be excellent."
Justin Fields found Metchie in the latter part of the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots closed out the win
Notable Moments
- Patriots continue victory run to eight contests
- Rookie Henderson stars with three touchdowns
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Team currently boasts a 9-2 mark
