Patriots Equal Best Winning Streak From Tom Brady Years with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has recorded five touchdowns during the current campaign
New England tied their longest winning run since the Tom Brady era as they defeated division rivals the New York Jets by 13 points in professional football
First-year standout TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the Patriots claimed an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since legendary quarterback Brady's last year with the franchise in 2019
Quarterback Drake Maye accumulated 281 yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 out of 34 attempts
The triumph extends the New England's advantage at the top of the division as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the New York bottom after dropping to two wins and eight losses
The opposing team had taken the lead at Gillette Stadium with QB Justin Fields running in a five-yard TD to conclude the Jets' initial series
But the home team answered in the second period as Henderson ran in two seven-yard TDs before the running back grabbed a reception from Drake Maye at the back of the end zone halfway into the third period to make it 21-7
"It was a crucial moment for him stepping up, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on the rookie. "He desires to be outstanding."
Fields found John Metchie late in the third period to narrow the deficit for the Jets but Borregales booted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots wrapped up the victory
Game Summary
- New England extend victory run to eight matches
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson excels with three TDs
- Maye passes for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Squad now boasts a 9-2 mark
