The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings met for a preseason contest at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, and one

The New England Patriots hold an impressive lead over the Minnesota Vikings in their second 2025 preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

As the Patriots have a 19-year streak of an undrafted rookie making their 53-man roster on cutdown day, Chism is likely making the strongest case to help extend the streak to two decades. He certainly has the support of at least one player who helped contribute to that streak.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson were in action for the first two drives of the team's preseason matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The opening drive ended in a punt, but the second drive saw Henderson reach the end zone.

Sam Howell has been seen as the backup behind J.J. McCarthy but his performance against the Patriots raises some questions.

The New England Patriots face off against the Minnesota Vikings in their second game of the 2025 NFL preseason. It’s a Saturday kickoff for the Patriots, with the game set to air on WBZ-TV channel 4 around Boston and across the Patriots preseason TV Network. Fans can watch Patriots games for free by signing up for a trial of fuboTV.

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones makes a 37-yard punt return against the Minnesota Vikings. New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson rushes for 8 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kobe King and safety Jay Ward break up a pass by New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

They were able to bring the heat Wednesday on the first day of joint practices against the Vikings before getting stymied on Day 2. Still, Vikings Pro Bowl offensive tackle Brian O’Neill was impressed by the group when speaking to the Herald on Thursday.