New England Equal Best Winning Streak Since Brady Era with Triumph Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has scored five touchdowns during the current campaign
New England matched their longest winning run from the Brady period as they defeated division rivals the Jets 27-14 in professional football
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three scores as the Patriots secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's final season with the team in 2019
QB Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
The win increases the New England's advantage at the summit of the AFC East as they improved to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York bottom after dropping to a 2-8 mark
The opposing team had scored first at their home field with QB Justin Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to finish the Jets' first possession
But the home team answered in the second quarter as Henderson rushed for two seven-yard TDs before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Maye at the back of the end zone midway through the third period to make it 21 to 7
"That was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," Maye commented on the rookie. "He wants to be great."
Fields connected with John Metchie toward the end of the third period to close the gap for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the home side sealed the victory
Game Summary
- Patriots continue winning streak to eight games
- First-year Henderson excels with three touchdowns
- Maye throws for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Squad now holds a nine wins, two losses