New England Match Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has tallied five TDs in the present year
The New England Patriots equaled their longest winning run since the Brady era as they beat AFC East opponents the Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie Henderson shone brightly with three touchdowns as the New England squad claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's final season with the team in 2019
Signal-caller Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory bolsters the New England's lead at the summit of the AFC East as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets bottom after falling to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had scored first at Gillette Stadium with QB Justin Fields scoring a five-yard touchdown to conclude the Jets' first possession
But the New England responded in the second quarter as the rookie ran in two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier grabbed a reception from Maye at the back of the end zone midway through the third quarter to push the score to 21-7
"That was a key occasion for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on the rookie. "He desires to be great."
Justin Fields connected with Metchie late in the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots closed out the triumph
Key Highlights
- New England continue victory run to eight contests
- Rookie Henderson shines with three scores
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Team currently holds a 9-2 mark
