New England Match Longest Winning Streak From Brady Years with Triumph Over Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has scored five scores this season
The New England Patriots equaled their longest winning run from the Tom Brady era as they defeated AFC East rivals the Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three TDs as the New England squad notched an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's final season with the team in 2019
QB Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a score, connecting on 25 of 34 passes
Victory extends the Patriots advantage at the top of the AFC East as they improved to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York bottom after dropping to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had gone in front at their home field with QB Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to conclude the New York's first possession
But the home team fought back in the second quarter as the rookie scored two short rushing scores before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the end zone halfway into the third quarter to make it 21-7
"It was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He aims to be great."
Justin Fields threw to John Metchie in the latter part of the third quarter to close the gap for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a two kicks in the final period as the home side closed out the win
Game Summary
- New England extend victory run to eight games
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson stars with three scores
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a score
- Squad currently holds a nine wins, two losses
