New England Equal Longest Winning Streak From Tom Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five TDs this season
New England matched their top unbeaten stretch from the Brady period as they beat AFC East rivals the New York Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie Henderson was the standout with three TDs as the Patriots notched an eighth consecutive victory for the first time since legendary quarterback Tom Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in 2019
QB Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 of 34 passes
The triumph extends the Patriots advantage at the top of the division as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the Jets bottom after dropping to two victories and eight defeats
The opposing team had taken the lead at Foxborough with QB Justin Fields scoring a short rushing score to cap the Jets' initial series
But the Patriots responded in the second quarter as the rookie rushed for two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier grabbed a reception from Drake Maye at the back of the endzone halfway into the third quarter to extend the lead to 21-7
"It was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been great for him to keep getting these reps," Maye said of the rookie. "He wants to be excellent."
Justin Fields found John Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Borregales converted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots sealed the victory
Notable Moments
- Patriots continue victory run to eight matches
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson shines with three TDs
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Team now boasts a 9-2 record
