The New England Patriots secured their eighth straight win Thursday night, beating the New York Jets 27-14. Rookie running back Treveyon Henderson scored all three of New England’s touchdowns, running in two scores and catching another from quarterback Drake Maye.The Jets struck first, scoring on their opening drive when quarterback Justin Fields ran in a touchdown to give New York a 7-0 lead.The Patriots quickly responded. Henderson powered through the line for a 7-yard touchdown to tie the game 7-7 just one minute into the second quarter.The rookie then scored again after receiving the handoff, giving New England a 14-7 lead. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
The New England Patriots secured their eighth straight win Thursday night, beating the New York Jets 27-14.
Rookie running back Treveyon Henderson scored all three of New England’s touchdowns, running in two scores and catching another from quarterback Drake Maye.
The Jets struck first, scoring on their opening drive when quarterback Justin Fields ran in a touchdown to give New York a 7-0 lead.
The Patriots quickly responded. Henderson powered through the line for a 7-yard touchdown to tie the game 7-7 just one minute into the second quarter.
The rookie then scored again after receiving the handoff, giving New England a 14-7 lead.
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Just before halftime, the Patriots were in field-goal range, but kicker Andy Borregales missed, marking his first missed field goal since Week 1.
In the third quarter, Henderson dominated with his third touchdown of the game, pushing the Patriots ahead 21-7.
The Jets pulled within one score after Patriots rookie safety Craig Woodson slipped, allowing a deep touchdown pass to Jets wide receiver John Metchie, making it 21-14 before the Patriots sealed the win in the fourth.
The victory gives the Patriots their longest winning streak since 2019, Tom Brady’s final season. New England continues to lead the AFC East and holds the best record in the NFL at 9-2.
The Patriots will face the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday, Nov. 23.
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