After a fun week of joint practices, the Patriots will take on the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday afternoon. Here are 5 things to watch in the matchup:

Week 2 of the NFL preseason is approaching and the spotlight will be on these three New England Patriots players in their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Patriots saw mixed results in their two days of joint practices with the Vikings this week, and now the two teams are set to compete in the preseason Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. The Patriots won the day (if that’s possible in joint practice) on Wednesday but were outmatched on offense and defense Thursday.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a lot on his shoulders, but is determined to be a leader and team captain of the New England Patriots in his second NFL season.

Mike Vrabel shares his bold expectations for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye as he enters his second year in the NFL.

Drake Maye isn’t lacking in leadership, but head coach Mike Vrabel still wants more from the young Patriots quarterback.

Despite participating in practice after an ACL injury, wide receiver Stefon Diggs remained noncommittal whether he'd suit up for the New England Patriots in Week 1.