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With two preseason games under their belts, what does Josh McDaniels have in store on offense this season?

After Further Review: Breaking Down QB Drake Maye, Patriots Rookies and More in Win Over the Vikings

With two preseason games under their belts, what does Josh McDaniels have in store on offense this season?
The Patriots continued to play with great energy in a 20-12 victory over the Vikings in Minnesota on Saturday.

Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Preseason Win Over the Vikings

The Patriots continued to play with great energy in a 20-12 victory over the Vikings in Minnesota on Saturday.
Highlights from Preseason Week 2 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings during the 2025 NFL season.

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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Head Coach Mike Vrabel: "The only thing that matters is what you do when you're here"

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Drake Maye 8/16: "I thought the guys up front blocked well"

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Game notes and stats from the Patriots preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Game Notes: Chism III Leads the Team in Receiving for Second-Straight Week

Game notes and stats from the Patriots preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
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  2. Patriots Postgame Show: Immediate Reaction and Analysis of the Patriots 20-12 Preseason Win vs. the Vikings
  3. Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Preseason Win Over the Vikings
  4. Game Notes: Chism III Leads the Team in Receiving for Second-Straight Week
  5. Patriots at Vikings Full Highlights | Preseason Week 2
  6. Head Coach Mike Vrabel: "The only thing that matters is what you do when you're here"
  7. Drake Maye: "I thought the guys up front blocked well"
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For the second straight year, the New England Patriots Foundation and Gatorade partnered for their ‘Get Fit for School’ program, with players handing out backpacks filled with school supplies to 50 kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester.

Patriots and Gatorade team up for second-annual 'Get Fit for School' backpack giveaway at training camp

For the second straight year, the New England Patriots Foundation and Gatorade partnered for their ‘Get Fit for School’ program, with players handing out backpacks filled with school supplies to 50 kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester.
Two-time Super Bowl champion Dan Koppen was named head coach of the La Salle Academy football team this winter and brought his Providence high schoolers to Patriots training camp Monday to watch practice and meet with New England head coach Mike Vrabel.

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Two-time Super Bowl champion Dan Koppen was named head coach of the La Salle Academy football team this winter and brought his Providence high schoolers to Patriots training camp Monday to watch practice and meet with New England head coach Mike Vrabel.
The New England Patriots Foundation teamed up with Dellbrook | JKS Construction to donate 43 bikes to local youth in foster care. Players surprised the kids by riding bikes out to them at the conclusion of Friday’s training camp practice.

Hunter Henry, Stefon Diggs, and teammates participate as Patriots Foundation donates bikes to local youth in foster care

The New England Patriots Foundation teamed up with Dellbrook | JKS Construction to donate 43 bikes to local youth in foster care. Players surprised the kids by riding bikes out to them at the conclusion of Friday’s training camp practice.
Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes from the Summer Games were guests of the New England Patriots Foundation at training camp on Thursday, getting to spend time with head coach Mike Vrabel and players Brenden Schooler and Mack Hollins.

Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes attend Patriots training camp to excitement of Brenden Schooler, Mack Hollins

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