Patriots Match Longest Victory Run Since Tom Brady Era with Triumph Over New York Jets
Rookie Henderson has recorded five scores in the present year
New England tied their longest winning run from the Tom Brady era as they beat AFC East opponents the New York Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three scores as the New England squad secured an eighth consecutive victory for the first time since star signal-caller Tom Brady's final season with the franchise in 2019
QB Drake Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 of 34 passes
The win extends the Patriots advantage at the top of the division as they moved to nine wins and two defeats, with the Jets bottom after falling to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had scored first at Foxborough with quarterback Justin Fields scoring a short rushing score to conclude the Jets' opening drive
But the New England answered in the second period as the rookie scored two seven-yard touchdowns before the running back caught a pass from Maye at the back of the end zone midway through the third period to push the score to 21 to 7
"It was a key occasion for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," Maye said of the rookie. "He desires to be excellent."
Justin Fields threw to Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the Jets but Andy Borregales converted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots sealed the win
Game Summary
- Patriots extend victory run to eight games
- First-year Henderson excels with three TDs
- Drake Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
- Team currently holds a 9-2 mark
