-- 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.

The Minnesota Vikings have been without Justin Jefferson for almost a month but his return from a hamstring injury now appears imminent.

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.