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The New England Patriots tied their longest winning run from the Tom Brady era as they defeated AFC East rivals the Jets 27-14 in professional football

First-year standout Henderson was the standout with three scores as the Patriots secured an eight-game winning streak for the initial occasion since legendary quarterback Tom Brady's last year with the team in the 2019 season

Quarterback Drake Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a touchdown, completing 25 passes from 34 throws

The triumph bolsters the Patriots lead at the summit of the division as they advanced to a 9-2 record, with the Jets at the foot after dropping to a 2-8 mark

The opposing team had taken the lead at their home field with quarterback Justin Fields running in a five-yard touchdown to finish the Jets' first possession

But the home team answered in the second quarter as Henderson ran in two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier caught a pass from Maye at the rear of the endzone midway through the third quarter to push the score to 21-7

"That was a big time for him delivering, and it's been fantastic for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback commented on the rookie. "He aims to be great."

Fields found John Metchie late in the third quarter to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales booted a two field goals in the fourth quarter as the Patriots closed out the win

Notable Moments

• New England continue victory run to eight games
• First-year Henderson excels with three touchdowns
• Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a touchdown
• Team now boasts a 9-2 record