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The New England Patriots equaled their longest winning run since the Tom Brady period as they defeated division rivals the New York Jets 27-14 in professional football

Rookie Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the Patriots claimed an eighth consecutive victory for the first time since legendary quarterback Tom Brady's last year with the team in the 2019 season

Quarterback Maye passed for 281 passing yards and a TD, completing 25 of 34 passes

The triumph bolsters the Patriots advantage at the top of the division as they advanced to nine wins and two defeats, with the New York bottom after slipping to two wins and eight losses

The Jets had gone in front at Gillette Stadium with QB Justin Fields scoring a five-yard touchdown to conclude the New York's first possession

But the home team responded in the second period as Henderson ran in two seven-yard TDs before the running back hauled in a throw from Maye at the rear of the endzone midway through the third period to push the score to 21 to 7

"That was a key occasion for him stepping up, and it's been great for him to keep getting these reps," Maye said of Henderson. "He desires to be outstanding."

Justin Fields connected with John Metchie late in the third quarter to narrow the deficit for the Jets but Andy Borregales converted a pair of field goals in the final period as the home side sealed the win

Game Summary

• New England continue victory run to eight matches
• First-year TreVeyon Henderson excels with three touchdowns
• Drake Maye passes for 281 passing yards and a score
• Team currently boasts a 9-2 record