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: The 198th overall pick (used to select Wake Forest RB Demond Claiborne ).

: Recorded 3 sacks in a dominant defensive showing. Key Minnesota Performers : NFL: Vikings - Patriots

: Caught 6 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. : The 198th overall pick (used to select

The Patriots defeated the Vikings 20–12 in a 2025 preseason contest defined by strong rookie performances and defensive stances. 20 Minnesota Vikings 12 Key New England Performers : Drake Maye : Started the game, going 4-of-7 for 46 yards. NFL: Vikings - Patriots

The two organizations collaborated during the 2026 NFL Draft on a trade that allowed Minnesota to move up: