New England Patriots vs. Minnesota Vikings - News - August 16, 2025

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Mike Vrabel refuses to play into Patriots backup quarterback debate The Patriots are 100% sure in who their starting quarterback will be for Week 1 of the season for the first time since 2022, as Drake Maye l...

AUGUST 17 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Analysis: Vikings rookie Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins flashes his potential, acknowledges his flaws Rookie defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins is one of the more intriguing young Vikings not named J.J. McCarthy.

AUGUST 17 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Bengals make decision on Trey Hendrickson with stalled contract talks The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly started listening to trade offers for All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.

AUGUST 17 • USATODAY.COM

Vikings get called out over J.J. McCarthy decision | Sporting News The Athletic's Derrik Klassen calls out the Minnesota Vikings over a preseason decision involving J.J. McCarthy.

AUGUST 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Patriots OC Addresses Drake Maye's Improvement The New England Patriots' offensive coordinator is impressed by their young quarterback.

AUGUST 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

How Patriots' Mike Vrabel Responded To Undrafted Rookie's Breakout Game New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacted to a standout preseason performance from rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III.

AUGUST 17 • NESN.COM

Mike Vrabel's first Patriots season may actually live up to the hype There’s no doubt the 2025 Patriots have high expectations under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and for good reason. After going a combined 8-26...

AUGUST 17 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

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JaMycal Hasty has reached 300 rushing yards in his preseason career. Heading into today, 69 other players in NFL history (17 active) have reached that mark.

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Joshua Dobbs has reached 300 passing attempts in his preseason career. Heading into today, 16 other players in NFL history (8 active) have reached that mark.

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Mack Hollins has reached 30 receptions in his preseason career. Heading into today, 71 other players in NFL history (27 active) have reached that mark.