New England Match Longest Winning Streak From Tom Brady Years with Triumph Against Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has scored five scores this season
New England matched their best victory streak since the Brady period as they defeated AFC East opponents the Jets 27-14 in the NFL
First-year standout Henderson was the standout with three touchdowns as the New England squad notched an eight-game winning streak for the first time since iconic QB Tom Brady's closing campaign with the team in 2019
Signal-caller Drake Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
The win extends the Patriots lead at the top of the division as they improved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets at the foot after slipping to two victories and eight defeats
The visitors had scored first at their home field with quarterback Fields scoring a short rushing score to cap the New York's opening drive
But the New England fought back in the second period as Henderson rushed for two short rushing scores before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone in the middle of the third quarter to make it 21-7
"That was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback said of Henderson. "He aims to be outstanding."
Justin Fields connected with Metchie late in the third period to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots wrapped up the triumph
Game Summary
- New England extend winning streak to eight contests
- First-year Henderson stars with three touchdowns
- Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a score
- Squad currently holds a nine wins, two losses