Patriots Equal Longest Winning Streak From Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has recorded five touchdowns in the present year
The New England Patriots tied their best victory streak from the Tom Brady period as they beat division rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in professional football
First-year standout Henderson led the way with three scores as the New England squad claimed an eighth straight win for the first time since star signal-caller Tom Brady's final season with the franchise in the 2019 season
QB Drake Maye passed for 281 yards and a touchdown, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The win extends the Patriots lead at the summit of the AFC East as they advanced to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York at the foot after dropping to two wins and eight losses
The visitors had scored first at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Justin Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to conclude the New York's opening drive
But the New England answered 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 end zone in the middle of the third period to push the score to 21 to 7
"That was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," Maye said of Henderson. "He wants to be outstanding."
Fields connected with Metchie in the latter part of the third period to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Andy Borregales converted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots sealed the triumph
Game Summary
- Patriots extend victory run to eight matches
- First-year Henderson stars with three touchdowns
- Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
- Squad now holds a nine wins, two losses
