New England Match Longest Victory Run From Tom Brady Era with Triumph Over New York Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has scored five TDs during the current campaign
The New England Patriots equaled their top unbeaten stretch since the Tom Brady era as they overcame division rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in professional football
First-year standout Henderson was the standout with three scores as the Patriots secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Brady's closing campaign with the team in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Maye threw for 281 yards and a TD, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The win bolsters the Patriots lead at the top of the AFC East as they moved to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York at the foot after dropping to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had scored first at Foxborough with QB Justin Fields running in a five-yard TD to cap the Jets' opening drive
But the New England responded in the second quarter as Henderson scored two seven-yard TDs before the running back hauled in a throw from Maye at the back of the end zone midway through the third period to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"That was a big time for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He aims to be outstanding."
Justin Fields found John Metchie late in the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a pair of field goals in the final period as the home side closed out the victory
Notable Moments
- New England continue winning streak to eight contests
- First-year Henderson shines with three TDs
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Team currently boasts a nine wins, two losses
