New England Equal Longest Winning Streak From Brady Years with Triumph Against New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has scored five touchdowns in the present year
New England equaled their top unbeaten stretch since the Brady era as they beat AFC East rivals the Jets by 13 points in professional football
First-year standout Henderson led the way with three scores as the Patriots claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Brady's final season with the team in the 2019 season
QB Drake Maye threw for 281 yards and a TD, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory increases the Patriots advantage at the summit of the division as they advanced to a 9-2 record, with the Jets bottom after dropping to two wins and eight losses
The Jets had taken the lead at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Fields scoring a five-yard TD to conclude the Jets' first possession
But the home team answered in the second quarter as Henderson rushed for two short rushing scores before the running back grabbed a reception from Maye at the back of the endzone halfway into the third quarter to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"That was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been great for him to keep gaining experience," the quarterback said of the rookie. "He aims to be excellent."
Fields connected with Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots closed out the win
Key Highlights
- Patriots continue victory run to eight matches
- Rookie Henderson excels with three scores
- Drake Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
- Team now holds a nine wins, two losses