Patriots Equal Longest Victory Run From Tom Brady Years with Triumph Over New York Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has tallied five touchdowns in the present year
The New England Patriots equaled their longest winning run since the Brady period as they defeated AFC East opponents the Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie Henderson was the standout with three scores as the New England squad secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's last year with the team in the 2019 season
QB Maye passed for 281 yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory extends the New England's advantage at the summit of the division as they improved to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York bottom after falling to a 2-8 mark
The Jets had gone in front at their home field with QB Justin Fields scoring a short rushing score to finish the New York's first possession
But the home team answered in the second quarter as Henderson ran in two short rushing scores before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone halfway into the third period to push the score to 21 to 7
"That was a big time for him rising to the challenge, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He aims to be great."
Justin Fields connected with John Metchie late in the third period to close the gap for the Jets but Borregales booted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the home side closed out the win
Key Highlights
- Patriots extend winning streak to eight games
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson stars with three touchdowns
- Maye throws for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Squad now boasts a 9-2 record
