As Lazar noted, Chism was clearly the best receiver on the field with the Patriots’ second-team offense. The receiver has notably developed solid chemistry with backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs. “He has been Dobbs’s favorite target in practice and is stacking days after breaking out in the second half of the preseason opener.”

In similar fashion to Week 1, rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III found the end zone to power the Patriots offense. New England’s defense then limited Minnesota to four field goal attempts and held strong on the Vikings’ final two-minute drive — including a Kyle Dugger interception in the end zone on the final play from scrimmage.

Drake Maye didn’t get to throw to Efton Chism III during Saturday’s preseason game with the Minnesota Vikings. Joshua Dobbs was the lucky quarterback. But that doesn’t mean Chism, who had six catches on six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown during the 20-12 win over the Vikings, hasn’t made an impression on the Patriots starting quarterback.

FOXBORO, MASS. - Former Eastern Washington University football standout, Efton Chism III made a solid impression with the New England Patriots in his NFL preseason debut against Washington, Aug. 8. Chism led the Patriots in receptions (six) and receiving yards (50) and scored the team's only receiving touchdown in a 48-18 win.