The Patriots are halfway to their eighth straight win, and an emerging young star has carried them there. TreVeyon Henderson has two touchdown runs to stake New England to a 14-7 lead over the Jets. Drake Maye has more than held up his end of the bargain, too, going 14 for 16 for 140 yards.
After scoring just one touchdown in his first nine NFL games, Henderson has four touchdowns in his last six quarters.
The Jets got off to a solid start, taking the opening kickoff and embarking on a 14-play, 72-yard drive that took over eight minutes. It was the Jets’ first opening-possession touchdown this season and their first opening-drive touchdown at New England since 2012. The drive featured 11 runs, including a Justin Fields 4-yarder to find the end zone.
The Patriots came back with a similarly methodical — though much more balanced — drive: 13 plays and 69 yards over 7:40. Henderson powered in from 7 yards out.
Then New England began to take control. The Patriots forced a three-and-out and went on another lengthy drive, culminating in Henderson again scoring from 7 yards out.
After their opening-drive touchdown, the Jets went three-and-out on three straight drives, but New England couldn’t take full advantage. Just before the half, Andy Borregales missed a 45-yard field goal, leaving the lead at a single possession.
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