First-year player Henderson has scored five TDs in the present year
The New England Patriots equaled their top unbeaten stretch since the Tom Brady era as they overcame division opponents the Jets 27-14 in the NFL
First-year standout Henderson led the way with three touchdowns as the Patriots secured an eighth consecutive victory for the initial occasion since iconic QB Brady's last year with the franchise in the 2019 season
Quarterback Maye accumulated 281 yards and a TD, completing 25 passes from 34 throws
Victory extends the New England's advantage at the summit of the division as they improved to a 9-2 record, with the Jets at the foot after dropping to two victories and eight defeats
The Jets had scored first at Foxborough with quarterback Justin Fields running in a five-yard TD to conclude the New York's initial series
But the Patriots answered in the second quarter as the rookie scored two seven-yard TDs before the running back grabbed a reception from Maye at the rear of the endzone in the middle of the third period to extend the lead to 21 to 7
"It was a crucial moment for him rising to the challenge, and it's been excellent for him to keep earning playing time," the quarterback commented on the rookie. "He aims to be great."
Fields connected with Metchie late in the third period to close the gap for the Jets but Andy Borregales booted a two field goals in the final period as the Patriots sealed the triumph
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