New England Match Longest Victory Run From Brady Years with Win Over Jets
Rookie Henderson has scored five scores in the present year
The New England Patriots tied their top unbeaten stretch since the Brady era as they beat division rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL
First-year standout Henderson was the standout with three scores as the New England squad notched an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's last year with the franchise in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a score, completing 25 of 34 passes
Victory extends the Patriots advantage at the top of the AFC East as they moved to a 9-2 record, with the Jets bottom after falling to two wins and eight losses
The visitors had gone in front at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to finish the Jets' first possession
But the New England fought back in the second quarter as Henderson scored two seven-yard TDs before the running back grabbed a reception from Maye at the rear of the endzone midway through the third quarter to make it 21-7
"It was a big time for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep gaining experience," Maye said of Henderson. "He wants to be excellent."
Fields found Metchie in the latter part of the third quarter to close the gap for the visitors but Borregales kicked a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the home side closed out the victory
Game Summary
- Patriots extend winning streak to eight contests
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson stars with three scores
- Drake Maye throws for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Squad now boasts a 9-2 record
