Patriots Match Best Victory Run Since Brady Era with Triumph Over Jets
First-year player Henderson has recorded five scores in the present year
New England tied their best victory streak from the Tom Brady era as they overcame AFC East opponents the Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three TDs as the Patriots notched an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since legendary quarterback Tom Brady's closing campaign with the team in the 2019 season
QB Drake Maye threw for 281 yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 out of 34 attempts
The win bolsters the Patriots advantage at the top of the AFC East as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the New York at the foot after falling to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had gone in front at their home field with quarterback Justin Fields scoring a five-yard TD to cap the New York's first possession
But the home team responded in the second period as Henderson rushed for two short rushing scores before the running back caught a pass from Maye at the rear of the endzone in the middle of the third quarter to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"That was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on Henderson. "He desires to be outstanding."
Fields connected with John Metchie late in 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 closed out the win
Game Summary
- Patriots extend winning streak to eight games
- First-year Henderson stars with three touchdowns
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Team currently holds a nine wins, two losses
