Patriots Match Best Winning Streak From Tom Brady Era with Triumph Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five TDs during the current campaign
New England equaled their longest winning run from the Brady period as they overcame AFC East rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in professional football
First-year standout TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the New England squad secured an eight-game winning streak for the first time since star signal-caller Brady's last year with the franchise in the 2019 season
QB Drake Maye threw for 281 yards and a score, completing 25 of 34 passes
The triumph extends the New England's lead at the top of the division as they moved to nine wins and two defeats, with the Jets bottom after falling to a 2-8 mark
The Jets had scored first at Foxborough with quarterback Fields rushing for a five-yard TD to finish the New York's opening drive
But the home team responded in the second period as Henderson rushed for two seven-yard touchdowns before the running back hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone in the middle of the third period to make it 21-7
"It was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been great for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on the rookie. "He desires to be great."
Justin Fields found John Metchie late in the third quarter to reduce the lead for the visitors but Borregales booted a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter as the home side wrapped up the victory
Game Summary
- New England continue winning streak to eight contests
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson shines with three TDs
- Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
- Squad now boasts a nine wins, two losses
