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New England equaled their best victory streak since the Brady era as they overcame division opponents the Jets by 13 points in professional football

Rookie Henderson shone brightly with three TDs as the New England squad notched an eighth straight win for the initial occasion since iconic QB Tom Brady's final season with the franchise in the 2019 season

Quarterback Maye accumulated 281 passing yards and a TD, connecting on 25 out of 34 attempts

The triumph bolsters the Patriots advantage at the summit of the division as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the New York at the foot after falling to two wins and eight losses

The Jets had gone in front at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Fields rushing for a five-yard TD to finish the New York's opening drive

But the New England fought back in the second period as Henderson scored two seven-yard touchdowns before the ball carrier grabbed a reception from Drake Maye at the back of the end zone in the middle of the third period to push the score to 21-7

"That was a key occasion for him stepping up, and it's been fantastic for him to keep getting these reps," Maye commented on Henderson. "He aims to be excellent."

Fields threw to John Metchie toward the end of the third period to narrow the deficit for the visitors but Andy Borregales booted a two kicks in the final period as the Patriots wrapped up the triumph

Notable Moments

• Patriots extend winning streak to eight contests
• Rookie Henderson stars with three touchdowns
• Drake Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
• Squad now holds a 9-2 mark