Patriots Match Best Victory Run From Brady Era with Win Over New York Jets
First-year player Henderson has scored five TDs in the present year
The New England Patriots matched their longest winning run since the Brady period as they beat division rivals the Jets by 13 points in professional football
First-year standout Henderson shone brightly with three scores as the Patriots claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's last year with the franchise in 2019
Quarterback Drake Maye passed for 281 yards and a touchdown, completing 25 of 34 passes
The win extends the New England's lead at the summit of the AFC East as they moved to a 9-2 record, with the New York bottom after falling to a 2-8 mark
The visitors had scored first at Foxborough with quarterback Fields rushing for a short rushing score to finish the Jets' first possession
But the home team answered in the second period as Henderson rushed for two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier caught a pass from Drake Maye at the rear of the end zone midway through the third period to make it 21 to 7
"It was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep gaining experience," the quarterback said of Henderson. "He desires to be great."
Justin Fields threw to Metchie late in the third period to narrow the deficit for the Jets but Andy Borregales booted a two field goals in the final period as the Patriots closed out the victory
Notable Moments
- Patriots continue victory run to eight games
- Rookie TreVeyon Henderson shines with three TDs
- Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
- Team now holds a nine wins, two losses
