The joint practices at the TCO Performance Center stood in the rearview. More stood ahead at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The New England Patriots outlasted the Minnesota Vikings there by a score of 20-12 on Saturday, improving to 2-0 in preseason play under head coach Mike Vrabel.
Here’s a first glance back on the 1 p.m. ET matinee.
Settling down at quarterback
While 2024 NFL draft classmate J.J. McCarthy sat out for the Vikings, Drake Maye stayed in for two drives for the Patriots. A week removed from fumbling, the sophomore starter was nearly intercepted in a high, tipped throw intended for slot receiver DeMario Douglas.