New England Match Best Winning Streak From Tom Brady Era with Triumph Over Jets
First-year player Henderson has tallied five touchdowns in the present year
New England tied their top unbeaten stretch from the Brady period as they defeated AFC East opponents the Jets by 13 points in professional football
First-year standout TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three scores as the Patriots notched an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Brady's final season with the team in 2019
QB Drake Maye threw for 281 yards and a score, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The triumph extends the Patriots lead at the top of the AFC East as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets bottom after dropping to two victories and eight defeats
The visitors had gone in front at Gillette Stadium with QB Fields rushing for a short rushing score to finish the Jets' opening drive
But the home team answered in the second period as Henderson rushed for two short rushing scores before the ball carrier grabbed a reception from Maye at the rear of the end zone halfway into the third quarter to push the score to 21-7
"It was a key occasion for him stepping up, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," Maye commented on Henderson. "He wants to be great."
Justin Fields connected with John Metchie late in the third period to reduce the lead for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a two field goals in the final period as the home side sealed the win
Key Highlights
- New England extend victory run to eight contests
- Rookie Henderson stars with three scores
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Squad now holds a 9-2 mark
