Patriots Match Longest Winning Streak From Tom Brady Years with Triumph Against New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has recorded five TDs this season
The New England Patriots matched their best victory streak since the Brady period as they beat AFC East opponents the Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie Henderson led the way with three scores as the New England squad notched an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in 2019
QB Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a TD, connecting on 25 out of 34 attempts
The triumph extends the New England's advantage at the top of the AFC East as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the New York bottom after falling to two wins and eight losses
The opposing team had gone in front at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Fields running in a short rushing score to finish the Jets' opening drive
But the home team fought back in the second quarter as Henderson ran in two seven-yard TDs before the running back grabbed a reception from Maye at the back of the end zone in the middle of the third period to extend the lead to 21-7
"That was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep gaining experience," Maye commented on the rookie. "He wants to be great."
Justin Fields found John Metchie in the latter part of the third period to reduce the lead for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots wrapped up the win
Game Summary
- Patriots continue victory run to eight games
- First-year Henderson shines with three scores
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Team currently boasts a 9-2 mark
