New England Match Longest Winning Streak From Brady Years with Win Over Jets
Rookie Henderson has tallied five touchdowns in the present year
The New England Patriots tied their top unbeaten stretch since the Brady period as they beat AFC East opponents the New York Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three TDs as the New England squad claimed an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since iconic QB Brady's final season with the team in 2019
Signal-caller Drake Maye accumulated 281 yards and a score, completing 25 of 34 passes
Victory increases the New England's advantage at the summit of the AFC East as they improved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets at the foot after dropping to a 2-8 mark
The opposing team had taken the lead at Foxborough with QB Fields scoring a five-yard touchdown to finish the New York's opening drive
But the New England fought back in the second period as the rookie ran in two seven-yard TDs before the running back hauled in a throw from Maye at the back of the endzone in the middle of the third period to push the score to 21-7
"It was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback said of the rookie. "He desires to be outstanding."
Fields threw to John Metchie late in the third period to close the gap for the visitors but Borregales booted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the home side sealed the triumph
Key Highlights
- Patriots extend winning streak to eight games
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson excels with three touchdowns
- Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Team now holds a 9-2 record
