Patriots Match Best Victory Run Since Tom Brady Era with Win Against Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five touchdowns during the current campaign
New England matched their longest winning run since the Tom Brady period as they beat AFC East rivals the New York Jets by 13 points in professional football
Rookie Henderson shone brightly with three scores as the Patriots secured an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's final season with the team in 2019
Signal-caller Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a touchdown, completing 25 out of 34 attempts
The triumph bolsters the New England's lead at the summit of the AFC East as they improved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets at the foot after slipping to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had scored first at Gillette Stadium with QB Justin Fields scoring a short rushing score to conclude the New York's initial series
But the home team responded in the second quarter as Henderson scored two short rushing scores before the ball carrier grabbed a reception from Maye at the rear of the endzone midway through the third period to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"It was a key occasion for him rising to the challenge, and it's been great for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback said of Henderson. "He aims to be great."
Justin Fields found Metchie in the latter part of the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots sealed the triumph
Game Summary
- Patriots continue winning streak to eight contests
- Rookie Henderson shines with three touchdowns
- Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Squad currently boasts a 9-2 record
