Patriots Match Longest Winning Streak Since Tom Brady Years with Win Over New York Jets
Rookie Henderson has recorded five TDs in the present year
The New England Patriots tied their longest winning run from the Tom Brady period as they defeated division rivals the Jets by 13 points in the NFL
Rookie Henderson shone brightly with three TDs as the New England squad claimed an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's final season with the team in 2019
Signal-caller Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
The win extends the New England's lead at the top of the AFC East as they improved to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York at the foot after slipping to two victories and eight defeats
The visitors had taken the lead at Foxborough with QB Fields scoring a short rushing score to conclude the New York's initial series
But the New England fought back in the second quarter as the rookie rushed for two short rushing scores before the running back grabbed a reception from Maye at the back of the end zone halfway into the third period to extend the lead to 21-7
"It was a key occasion for him rising to the challenge, and it's been great for him to keep gaining experience," Maye commented on the rookie. "He aims to be outstanding."
Fields connected with John Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the Jets but Borregales kicked a two field goals in the final period as the Patriots closed out the victory
Key Highlights
- New England extend victory run to eight matches
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson stars with three scores
- Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Squad currently boasts a 9-2 mark
