The New England Patriots offense got into a groove in the first quarter, as they were able to score three touchdowns. Two of those touchdowns came courtesy of the Bailey Zappe-Hunter Henry connection.
The first touchdown pass came with Zappe finding Henry in the back of the end zone for a score to give the Patriots a 14-3 lead. This was Henry’s third receiving touchdown of the season and his first since November 5 against the Washington Commanders.
It wasn’t long after that play before the two connected on another touchdown. This time, it concluded a four-play, 59-yard drive that took 2:10 off the clock. Not only is Henry celebrating a birthday, but he was also celebrating his best first half of the season.
A TD for the birthday boy 🎉@Hunter_Henry84 | #ForeverNE
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 8, 2023
Zappe to the TE for a second time on TNF!@baileyzappe04 | @Hunter_Henry84
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 8, 2023
Henry started off the season strong but rapidly declined once the offense started to sputter. Perhaps Zappe can finally make the veteran tight end a factor once again.
