🔗 Share this article Patriots Match Longest Victory Run Since Brady Years with Triumph Over Jets Rookie Henderson has scored five TDs in the present year The New England Patriots tied their top unbeaten stretch since the Brady period as they beat division rivals the Jets by 13 points in the NFL First-year standout Henderson led the way with three scores as the Patriots secured 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 Drake Maye threw for 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 out of 34 attempts The win increases the Patriots advantage at the summit of the AFC East as they moved to nine wins and two defeats, with the Jets bottom after dropping to a 2-8 mark The Jets 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 responded in the second quarter as Henderson scored two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier grabbed a reception from Maye at the rear of the end zone midway through the third period to make it 21 to 7 "That was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been great for him to keep gaining experience," Maye said of the rookie. "He wants to be excellent." Justin Fields found Metchie late in the third period to close the gap for the visitors but Borregales converted a pair of field goals in the final period as the home side closed out the triumph Game Summary Patriots extend winning streak to eight contests First-year Henderson excels with three scores Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score Squad currently holds a nine wins, two losses