New England Equal Longest Victory Run Since Brady Years with Win Against New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has recorded five TDs in the present year
New England equaled their longest winning run from the Tom Brady era as they defeated AFC East rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL
Rookie Henderson led the way with three scores as the Patriots claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's closing campaign with the team in 2019
QB Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a score, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory bolsters the New England's lead at the summit of the division as they moved to nine victories against two losses, with the New York bottom after dropping to two wins and eight losses
The opposing team had gone in front at Foxborough with quarterback Justin Fields running in a short rushing score to finish the Jets' initial series
But the Patriots answered in the second period as Henderson ran in two short rushing scores before the ball carrier hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the back of the end zone midway through the third quarter to extend the lead to 21-7
"It was a crucial moment for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," Maye said of Henderson. "He desires to be excellent."
Justin Fields found Metchie in the latter part of the third quarter to reduce the lead for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots closed out the triumph
Game Summary
- Patriots extend winning streak to eight contests
- First-year Henderson stars with three scores
- Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Squad now holds a 9-2 record
