This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/patriots as Patriots HC Explains Strange Decision Against Vikings. Late in the fourth quarter of the New England Patriots' 20-12 win over the Minnesota Vikings Saturday afternoon, veteran defenders Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings were continually repping with the backups.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had an up-and-down night vs. the Vikings, and afterward, he gave an honest take on his performance.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores admitted to being "blown away" by New England Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) hands the ball off to Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (36) in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. The New England Patriots beat the Vikings, 20-12.

The Minnesota Vikings sat their entire offensive and defensive first-string units in their second 2025 preseason contest against the New England Patriots. Yet,

Live updates and highlights from Saturday's Week 2 preseason game between the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.

The New England Patriots will face the Minnesota Vikings in week 2 of the NFL preseason on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

-- Chism finished the game with 6 receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown. That one touchdown was a jaw-dropper. The undersized receiver showed uncommon play strength by shaking six Vikings defenders for a 12-yard catch and run. You can watch the play here.

After a couple of joint-practice days in which the Vikings seemed to get the better of the Patriots, the Patriots sent their starting offense out for the first two drives of Saturday's preseason game in Minnesota.