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.

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

While speaking with CBS Boston over the weekend, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels suggested that second-year quarterback Drake Maye took steps in the right direction during the practices against the Vikings.