🔗 Share this article New England Match Longest Winning Streak Since Brady Era with Triumph Against New York Jets First-year player Henderson has recorded five touchdowns this season New England matched their longest winning run since the Tom Brady period as they overcame division opponents the Jets by 13 points in professional football First-year standout Henderson led the way with three scores as the New England squad notched an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since legendary quarterback Brady's last year with the franchise in 2019 QB Maye accumulated 281 yards and a TD, completing 25 out of 34 attempts The triumph bolsters the Patriots lead at the top of the AFC East as they advanced to nine wins and two defeats, with the Jets at the foot after dropping to two victories and eight defeats The visitors had scored first at their home field with QB Justin Fields running in a short rushing score to cap the Jets' opening drive But the Patriots fought back in the second quarter as the rookie rushed for two seven-yard touchdowns before the running back caught a pass from Drake Maye at the rear of the endzone in the middle of the third period to push the score to 21 to 7 "That was a big time for him delivering, and it's been excellent for him to keep gaining experience," Maye commented on Henderson. "He desires to be great." Justin Fields connected with John Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter as the home side closed out the victory Notable Moments New England extend victory run to eight games Rookie Henderson excels with three scores Maye throws for 281 yards and a score Team currently holds a nine wins, two losses