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.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard gave thoughts on New England Patriots rookie Will Campbell after Thursday's joint practice.

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Not long after McCarthy put forth his best performance of training camp to wrap up joint practices against the Patriots on Thursday, head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the quarterback will not suit up a noon exhibition game between the Vikings and New England Patriots.

But that didn't stop Thursday's joint session from providing bleachers full of Vikings faithful with some fireworks. Especially as it pertained to the young quarterbacks. Which side got the best of Thursday's practice,

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel got knocked down attempting to break up a player fight during a joint practice with the Vikings on Thursday.

While New England did manage to land its punches, primarily on Day 1, the two-day event as a whole was, for lack of a better term, “won” by the home team. Vrabel and his club, meanwhile, are left looking for silver linings.