Patriots Equal Best Victory Run Since Tom Brady Years with Win Against Jets

New England equaled their longest winning run from the Tom Brady period as they beat division opponents the New York Jets 27-14 in the NFL

Rookie TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three TDs as the New England squad claimed an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since star signal-caller Tom Brady's last year with the team in the 2019 season

Signal-caller Maye passed for 281 yards and a score, connecting on 25 of 34 passes

The triumph bolsters the New England's advantage at the summit of the AFC East as they advanced to a 9-2 record, with the New York bottom after slipping to a 2-8 mark

The visitors had scored first at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Justin Fields rushing for a five-yard touchdown to finish the Jets' opening drive

But the Patriots fought back in the second period as the rookie scored two short rushing scores before the running back hauled in a throw from Maye at the back of the endzone halfway into the third quarter to push the score to 21-7

"That was a key occasion for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback said of Henderson. "He aims to be excellent."

Justin Fields threw to John Metchie toward the end of the third period to reduce the lead for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a two kicks in the fourth quarter as the home side sealed the win

Key Highlights

• Patriots continue victory run to eight contests
• Rookie Henderson stars with three TDs
• Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
• Team currently holds a nine wins, two losses