Patriots Equal Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Era with Win Against New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has tallied five scores this season
New England equaled their longest winning run since the Brady era as they beat AFC East opponents the Jets by 13 points in professional football
First-year standout Henderson was the standout with three scores as the New England squad secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in the 2019 season
Quarterback Maye accumulated 281 yards and a score, completing 25 of 34 passes
The win bolsters the New England's advantage at the summit of the AFC East as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the New York bottom after falling to two wins and eight losses
The opposing team had gone in front at their home field with quarterback Fields running in a short rushing score to conclude the New York's initial series
But the Patriots fought back in the second period as Henderson scored two seven-yard TDs before the running back grabbed a reception from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone midway through the third period to make it 21-7
"That was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback said of Henderson. "He wants to be great."
Fields threw to Metchie toward the end of the third period to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Borregales booted a two field goals in the final period as the Patriots sealed the victory
Notable Moments
- Patriots extend winning streak to eight matches
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson excels with three TDs
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a score
- Team now boasts a nine wins, two losses
