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Joint Practice #1 with the Minnesota Vikings was a good test of the progress of the Patriots Offense and Defense.\u00a0 Washington was not a great test for the Pats, and in fact, I think they are in for a huge letdown.\u00a0 The Patriots dominated that Joint practice, and the Commanders made a mockery of the Preseason game, sitting out 30 players.\u00a0 The Patriots were able to hang 48 points on them.<\/p>\n

The Patriots have increased their Analytics department, and one of the key metrics is \u201cDVOA\u201d or \u201cDefense-adjusted Value Over Average.\u201d\u00a0 DVOA breaks down the entire season play-by-play, comparing success on each play to the league average based on a number of variables, including down, distance, location on the field, current score gap, quarter, and opponent quality.<\/p>\n

Last season, Brian Flores improved the DVOA of the Vikings’ Defense to the #2 team in the league.\u00a0 The Vikes are legitimate.\u00a0 Harrison Smith and Andrew Van Ginkel did not participate.\u00a0 Van Ginkel received a one-year, $20M contract extension after being selected as 2nd<\/sup> Team All-Pro last year.<\/p>\n

Drake Maye<\/strong> had a good practice against a difficult Vikings Defense.\u00a0 He fought back after a tough start.<\/p>\n

This is from a Minnesota perspective by Sean Borman – Drake Maye is making it look easy. He throws the ball smoothly and with the intended touch. Haven\u2019t noticed much pass rush from the Vikings. It\u2019s led to a number of downfield completions. \u00a0J.J. McCarthy has taken a couple of sacks and hasn\u2019t had the easiest go of it. Some crisp completions of the short-to-mid range variety. Pats pass rush has been more noticeable.<\/p>\n

Maye was 16\/25 with 6 sacks and 2 TDs \u2013 Long completions to Douglas (25 yards), Boutte (30 yards), Hollins (50 yards TD), and Henderson (70 yards TD).<\/p>\n

To put the practice in perspective, the Vikings, at the request of Head Coach Kevin O\u2019Connell, wanted to set up 2nd<\/sup> and long situations, putting the Patriots’ Offensive Line at a big disadvantage by eliminating the running game.\u00a0 Minnesota\u2019s pass rush could pin their ears back and rush the passer.\u00a0 Brian Flores didn\u2019t hold back and employed a series of exotic blitzes.<\/p>\n

In this situation, Brian Flores had three consecutive all-out blitzes that resulted in 3 would-be sacks out of the 6 the OL would give up on the day.<\/p>\n

With 1:15 put on the clock in a two-minute drill, Maye and TreVeyon Henderson<\/strong> ended it quickly.\u00a0 Henderson ran a wheel route out of the backfield, and there was blown coverage, leaving him wide open, and he outran the Vikings’ secondary to the house.\u00a0 Another excellent video on X<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 On this play, Campbell and Wilson picked up the twist stunt they got beat on last week, allowing Maye to complete the pass for a long TD.<\/p>\n

Henderson also received praise from Evan Lazar of Patriots.com for an excellent blitz pickup.<\/p>\n

Josh Dobbs<\/strong> was 7\/13 with 2 INTs.<\/p>\n

Pop Douglas<\/strong> had a fumble.<\/p>\n

Andy Borregales<\/strong> was 5 of 6 and the miss came from 54-yards out.\u00a0 He did make a 51-yarder.\u00a0 I would expect that Parker-Romo will get all the kicks tomorrow.\u00a0 Head Coach Vrabel has stated that the status of being a draft pick will not give Borregales an edge in the competition.\u00a0 Right now, I have Parker-Romo with the advantage because of his kickoffs.<\/p>\n

This from Greg Bedard, \u201cWhen he wasn\u2019t being sacked, Maye seemed to handle all the blitzes and coverages well.\u00a0 Never really putting the ball in danger (outside of one play to Murphy that looked like a communication issue).\u00a0 And he completed a lot of his \u201csacked\u201d plays, including a nifty one-footed pass to Boutte\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cGarrett Bradbury<\/strong> literally can\u2019t pass block\u201d \u2013 Sean Borman.\u00a0 It was a missed block by Bradbury that led to the \u201csack\u201d where Maye threw off one foot to Boutte that Greg Bedard mentioned.\u00a0 I saw the video on that play, and it was beautiful.<\/p>\n

Chad Graf of the Athletic has this to say \u201cBoth Efton Chism<\/strong> and Javon Baker<\/strong> have played well today. Might come down to whether they want a slot guy (Chism) or deep threat (Baker)\u201d.\u00a0 I have them keeping 7 WRs and keeping both.<\/p>\n

According to Coach Vrabel, Carlton Davis<\/strong> is dealing with something.\u00a0 He expected Davis to practice today, but pulled himself out.\u00a0 He rode the stationary bike on the sideline.\u00a0 After practice, Davis was interviewed, where he stated, \u201cHell yeah, I\u2019m ready to play\u201d.<\/p>\n

On Defense, they held J.J. McCarthy in check, with the exception of Jordan Addison.\u00a0 Justin Jefferson did not practice and will not practice tomorrow nor in the game on Saturday.\u00a0 McCarthy was sacked 7 times (Klavon Chaisson, Harold Landry, Isaiah Iton, Milt Williams, Keion White, Jeremiah Pharms and Anfernee Jennings<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Run Stuffs (Jennings, Khyiris Tonga,<\/strong> Christian Elliss,<\/strong> and Landry).<\/p>\n

The Vikings have an improved O-line with rookie LG Donovan Jackson and C Ryan Kelly who replaced the leaky pass protector Garrett Bradbury.\u00a0 They have LT Christian Darrisaw back after losing him to injury halfway through the season last year.\u00a0 Pro Football Network has the Vikings ranked as the #9 Offensive Line in the NFL.\u00a0 I think the Patriots have a drastically improved pass rush based on the quality opponent they went up against today.<\/p>\n

INT Marcus Jones<\/strong> and a PBU by Kobee Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mack Hollins punted the ball in the air after scoring his TD because he didn\u2019t like the energy the team was showing!\u00a0 That would have been a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty if it was a game.\u00a0 \u00a0The stunt worked because the Pats played better and with more fire after that.<\/p>\n

According to Evan Lazar, \u201cnewcomer RB Shane Watts<\/strong> broke off a few nice runs. Watts has a similar skillset to undrafted rookie RB Lan Larison<\/strong>, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, with noticeable quickness and some burst.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another point about RB Shane Watts.\u00a0 To switch positions, which Watts volunteered to do without being asked by the coaches, he would lose his scholarship as a safety.\u00a0 He bet on himself and took that chance.\u00a0 He did so well in his junior year (2023), that he got the full scholarship back and then some (NIL money).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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