New England Equal Longest Winning Streak From Tom Brady Era with Win Against Jets
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five TDs in the present year
New England equaled their best victory streak since the Brady era as they defeated AFC East rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in professional football
First-year standout TreVeyon Henderson led the way with three scores as the Patriots claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the first time since iconic QB Tom Brady's last year with the team in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Drake Maye accumulated 281 yards and a score, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
The triumph extends the Patriots lead at the summit of the division as they advanced to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets bottom after slipping to two victories and eight defeats
The visitors had scored first at their home field with QB Fields running in a short rushing score to conclude the New York's first possession
But the New England answered in the second quarter as the rookie rushed for two short rushing scores before the ball carrier caught a pass from Drake Maye at the rear of the end zone halfway into the third quarter to make it 21-7
"It was a key occasion for him rising to the challenge, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on the rookie. "He desires to be great."
Fields found John Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales converted a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the home side sealed the win
Notable Moments
- New England continue victory run to eight matches
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson excels with three touchdowns
- Drake Maye throws for 281 yards and a touchdown
- Squad currently boasts a 9-2 mark
