Patriots Equal Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Era with Triumph Against New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five touchdowns this season
New England matched their top unbeaten stretch from the Brady period as they defeated division rivals the Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the New England squad notched an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since iconic QB Brady's last year with the team in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Drake Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 out of 34 attempts
Victory bolsters the Patriots advantage at the summit of the AFC East as they improved to nine wins and two defeats, with the Jets bottom after falling to two wins and eight losses
The opposing team had taken the lead at Gillette Stadium with QB Justin Fields scoring a five-yard touchdown to cap the New York's first possession
But the Patriots responded in the second quarter as the rookie scored two seven-yard TDs before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the back of the endzone in the middle of the third period to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"It was a big time for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback said of Henderson. "He desires to be excellent."
Justin Fields connected with John Metchie late in the third quarter to reduce the lead for the visitors but Borregales kicked a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots wrapped up the win
Key Highlights
- Patriots continue winning streak to eight games
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson excels with three scores
- Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
- Team now boasts a nine wins, two losses
