Patriots Equal Longest Winning Streak From Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five TDs during the current campaign
The New England Patriots tied their best victory streak since the Tom Brady period as they defeated AFC East opponents the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three scores as the New England squad notched an eighth straight win for the first time since iconic QB Tom Brady's last year with the franchise in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Drake Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 of 34 passes
Victory extends the Patriots lead at the summit of the division as they improved to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York at the foot after slipping to two wins and eight losses
The Jets had taken the lead at Foxborough with QB Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to finish the New York's opening drive
But the New England answered in the second quarter as the rookie scored two seven-yard TDs before the running back caught a pass from Drake Maye at the back of the endzone midway through the third quarter to make it 21-7
"It was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep gaining experience," the quarterback said of the rookie. "He desires to be outstanding."
Fields found Metchie in the latter part of the third period to close the gap for the visitors but Borregales kicked a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the home side sealed the triumph
Notable Moments
- New England continue victory run to eight contests
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson shines with three TDs
- Drake Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a score
- Squad now holds a 9-2 mark
