New England Match Best Victory Run From Brady Era with Triumph Over New York Jets
First-year player TreVeyon Henderson has recorded five touchdowns in the present year
New England matched their top unbeaten stretch since the Tom Brady era as they overcame AFC East opponents the Jets by 13 points in professional football
Rookie TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three touchdowns as the New England squad notched an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in the 2019 season
Signal-caller Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a score, connecting on 25 passes from 34 throws
The win increases the Patriots lead at the top of the division as they improved to nine victories against two losses, with the New York at the foot after dropping to two victories and eight defeats
The opposing team had scored first at their home field with quarterback Fields scoring a five-yard touchdown to cap the New York's initial series
But the New England responded in the second quarter as Henderson ran in two short rushing scores before the running back grabbed a reception from Drake Maye at the back of the end zone halfway into the third quarter to push the score to 21-7
"It was a big time for him rising to the challenge, and it's been excellent for him to keep gaining experience," the quarterback said of the rookie. "He aims to be excellent."
Justin Fields threw to Metchie in the latter part of the third period to reduce the lead for the Jets but Borregales kicked a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the Patriots wrapped up the victory
Game Summary
- Patriots continue victory run to eight games
- First-year TreVeyon Henderson stars with three scores
- Drake Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
- Squad currently boasts a nine wins, two losses
