New England Match Best Winning Streak Since Brady Era with Win Against Jets
Rookie Henderson has recorded five scores in the present year
New England matched their longest winning run from the Brady era as they overcame AFC East rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL
First-year standout Henderson shone brightly with three TDs as the Patriots notched an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's closing campaign with the team in the 2019 season
Quarterback Drake Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a touchdown, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory bolsters the Patriots advantage at the top of the AFC East as they advanced to nine victories against two losses, with the New York bottom after falling to a 2-8 mark
The opposing team had gone in front at Foxborough with QB Justin Fields running in a short rushing score to conclude the New York's first possession
But the home team fought back in the second period as Henderson scored two short rushing scores before the running back hauled in a throw from Maye at the rear of the endzone in the middle of the third quarter to push the score to 21-7
"That was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," Maye said of Henderson. "He aims to be excellent."
Justin Fields found Metchie late in the third period to reduce the lead for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the Patriots wrapped up the triumph
Game Summary
- Patriots extend victory run to eight contests
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson excels with three TDs
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Squad currently boasts a 9-2 record
