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New England matched their best victory streak since the Tom Brady era as they overcame division opponents the Jets 27-14 in professional football

First-year standout TreVeyon Henderson was the standout with three scores as the New England squad claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's closing campaign with the franchise in the 2019 season

QB Drake Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 passes from 34 throws

The win bolsters the New England's lead at the top of the AFC East as they improved to nine victories against two losses, with the Jets at the foot after slipping to a 2-8 mark

The Jets had scored first at their home field with QB Justin Fields rushing for a short rushing score to conclude the Jets' first possession

But the New England fought back in the second quarter as Henderson ran in two seven-yard touchdowns before the running back caught a pass from Drake Maye at the rear of the end zone midway through the third period to push the score to 21 to 7

"It was a big time for him rising to the challenge, and it's been great for him to keep earning playing time," Maye commented on the rookie. "He wants to be great."

Fields found Metchie toward the end of the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Borregales kicked a two kicks in the final period as the Patriots wrapped up the triumph

Key Highlights

• New England continue victory run to eight games
• Rookie TreVeyon Henderson stars with three TDs
• Drake Maye passes for 281 yards and a score
• Squad now boasts a 9-2 mark