Patriots Match Longest Winning Streak From Brady Years with Win Over Jets
Rookie Henderson has tallied five scores this season
The New England Patriots matched their best victory streak since the Tom Brady period as they beat division opponents the Jets by 13 points in professional football
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson shone brightly with three TDs as the New England squad secured an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since legendary quarterback Brady's last year with the franchise in 2019
Quarterback Drake Maye passed for 281 yards and a score, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The win bolsters the New England's lead at the top of the AFC East as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the New York bottom after dropping to two wins and eight losses
The visitors had scored first at their home field with QB Fields rushing for a five-yard TD to conclude the Jets' initial series
But the New England fought back in the second quarter as Henderson rushed for two seven-yard touchdowns before the running back hauled in a throw from Maye at the rear of the end zone midway through the third period to push the score to 21 to 7
"That was a crucial moment for him stepping up, and it's been great for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He aims to be great."
Fields connected with John Metchie in the latter part of the third period to reduce the lead for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a pair of field goals in the final period as the home side wrapped up the triumph
Game Summary
- New England extend winning streak to eight matches
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson excels with three scores
- Drake Maye throws for 281 yards and a score
- Squad now boasts a 9-2 mark
