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The New England Patriots matched their longest winning run from the Brady era as they beat AFC East rivals the Jets by 13 points in professional football

First-year standout Henderson was the standout with three touchdowns as the New England squad notched an eight-game winning streak for the first time since star signal-caller Brady's closing campaign with the team in the 2019 season

Quarterback Drake Maye passed for 281 yards and a touchdown, completing 25 out of 34 attempts

The triumph extends the New England's lead at the summit of the division as they advanced to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York bottom after dropping to two victories and eight defeats

The visitors had taken the lead at Gillette Stadium with quarterback Justin Fields rushing for a five-yard touchdown to conclude the Jets' first possession

But the New England fought back in the second quarter as the rookie rushed for two seven-yard TDs before the running back hauled in a throw from Drake Maye at the rear of the end zone in the middle of the third period to make it 21 to 7

"That was a key occasion for him stepping up, and it's been excellent for him to keep getting these reps," the quarterback commented on the rookie. "He desires to be great."

Fields threw to John Metchie late in the third period to reduce the lead for the Jets but Andy Borregales kicked a pair of field goals in the final period as the home side sealed the triumph

Notable Moments

• New England extend winning streak to eight matches
• Rookie Henderson shines with three TDs
• Maye passes for 281 yards and a touchdown
• Team now holds a nine wins, two losses