Patriots Extend Winning Streak to Eight Games with Dominant Victory Over Jets

The New England Patriots continued their impressive midseason surge with a commanding 27-14 victory over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, extending their winning streak to eight games and improving to an NFL-best 9-2 record. The game showcased the Patriots' growing confidence and the emergence of rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson as a legitimate offensive weapon.

Rookie Running Back Shines in Expanded Role

TreVeyon Henderson, the Patriots' second-round pick from Ohio State, delivered another standout performance while continuing to fill in for injured starter Rhamondre Stevenson. Henderson scored three touchdowns in the game, including two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown, demonstrating his versatility and big-play capability. According to ESPN coverage, Henderson became the first rookie in Patriots history with five touchdowns in a two-game span and only the third rookie in franchise history to score three touchdowns in a single game.

Quarterback Efficiency and Offensive Execution

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye delivered an efficient performance, completing his first 11 passes of the game—the longest such streak to start a game in his career. Maye finished the game 25-of-34 for 281 yards and one touchdown, demonstrating excellent command against Jets pressure. His performance against the blitz was particularly notable, as he entered the game ranking third in the NFL with a 69.1% completion rate against blitz packages.

Jets' Offensive Struggles Continue

The New York Jets' offensive woes persisted, with quarterback Justin Fields managing only 116 passing yards on 15-of-25 efficiency. Playing without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, the Jets' passing attack proved largely ineffective. The team managed only three pass completions longer than 9 air yards until garbage time, highlighting their inability to generate explosive plays through the air.

Defensive Concerns and Historical Streaks

Despite the victory, the Patriots' defense continued a concerning trend by allowing an opening-drive touchdown for the sixth time this season, tying for the most in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Jets extended their own dubious record, failing to intercept a pass for the tenth consecutive game—tying the longest such streak in NFL history. The Jets' secondary struggled throughout the game, particularly with Sauce Gardner's replacement dealing with injuries.

Looking Ahead

The Patriots will look to extend their winning streak when they travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals on November 23, while the Jets face another challenging matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. With Henderson's emergence and Maye's continued development, the Patriots have established themselves as legitimate contenders in the AFC, while the Jets must address fundamental offensive issues to salvage their season.