Patriots Equal Best Winning Streak From Brady Era with Triumph Over Jets

New England matched their top unbeaten stretch since the Tom Brady period as they overcame division rivals the Jets 27-14 in professional football

Rookie Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the Patriots secured an eight-game winning streak for the first time since iconic QB Brady's final season with the franchise in the 2019 season

Signal-caller Drake Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a touchdown, completing 25 of 34 passes

The triumph bolsters the Patriots advantage at the summit of the division as they advanced to nine victories against two losses, with the New York at the foot after slipping to two victories and eight defeats

The opposing team had gone in front at Foxborough with quarterback Fields scoring a short rushing score to conclude the New York's first possession

But the Patriots fought back in the second quarter as Henderson scored two seven-yard TDs before the ball carrier caught a pass from Drake Maye at the back of the endzone in the middle of the third quarter to make it 21 to 7

"It was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on the rookie. "He desires to be excellent."

Fields connected with John Metchie toward the end of the third period to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Andy Borregales converted a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the Patriots sealed the victory

Key Highlights

• New England extend victory run to eight games
• Rookie Henderson shines with three TDs
• Drake Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
• Squad currently holds a 9-2 record