In Vrabel's new scheme, the Patriots get more creative with their four-man rushes than most teams, sending a safety, nickelback or linebacker to rush in place of a dropping edge defender. This, so far, has suited players at those positions.

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.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had an up-and-down night vs. the Vikings, and afterward, he gave an honest take on his performance.