Patriots Match Best Winning Streak From Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
Rookie Henderson has tallied five TDs this season
New England matched their best victory streak from the Tom Brady era as they defeated AFC East rivals the New York Jets by 13 points in professional football
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three TDs as the Patriots notched an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Maye threw for 281 yards and a score, connecting on 25 of 34 passes
Victory extends the Patriots lead at the top of the division as they moved to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York at the foot after slipping to a 2-8 mark
The visitors had scored first at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Fields rushing for a five-yard TD to cap the Jets' first possession
But the home team answered in the second period as the rookie scored two seven-yard touchdowns before the running back grabbed a reception from Drake Maye at the back of the endzone midway through the third period to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"That was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on the rookie. "He wants to be great."
Justin Fields threw to Metchie late in the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Borregales converted a two field goals in the final period as the Patriots wrapped up the win
Game Summary
- New England continue victory run to eight games
- First-year Henderson stars with three touchdowns
- Maye passes for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Team currently holds a 9-2 record
