New England Match Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Years with Win Against New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has scored five scores in the present year
New England tied their best victory streak since the Brady period as they beat AFC East rivals the Jets 27-14 in professional football
First-year standout Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the Patriots secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's final season with the franchise in 2019
Quarterback Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a score, completing 25 of 34 passes
The win increases the New England's advantage at the top of the AFC East as they moved to a 9-2 record, with the New York bottom after slipping to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had scored first at Foxborough with QB Fields running in a five-yard TD to finish the New York's opening drive
But the home team responded in the second quarter as the rookie ran in two seven-yard TDs before the running back hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone midway through the third quarter to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"It was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep gaining experience," Maye said of Henderson. "He desires to be excellent."
Justin Fields threw to Metchie late in the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales booted a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the Patriots closed out the win
Notable Moments
- New England extend victory run to eight games
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson excels with three touchdowns
- Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a score
- Team now boasts a 9-2 record