New England Equal Best Winning Streak From Brady Years with Triumph Over Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has scored five touchdowns in the present year
The New England Patriots equaled their top unbeaten stretch from the Brady period as they overcame division opponents the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three TDs as the Patriots secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in 2019
Signal-caller Drake Maye accumulated 281 yards and a score, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The win increases the New England's lead at the top of the AFC East as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the New York at the foot after dropping to a 2-8 mark
The visitors had taken the lead at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Justin Fields scoring a five-yard TD to finish the Jets' initial series
But the home team answered in the second period as the rookie rushed for two seven-yard TDs before the running back caught a pass from Maye at the back of the end zone halfway into the third period to extend the lead to 21-7
"That was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He aims to be excellent."
Justin Fields found John Metchie toward the end of the third period to close the gap for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a two field goals in the final period as the Patriots closed out the victory
Game Summary
- Patriots extend victory run to eight matches
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson stars with three scores
- Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Squad now boasts a 9-2 record
