EAGAN, Minn. – The Patriots offense started off fine, but in the third full-team period, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores dialed up the pressure.

By the time Drake Maye dropped back for the ninth time in an 11-on-11 drill, he was sacked three times. That included back-to-back pass plays in the third team period. When the fourth period started, Maye was sacked again.

At that point, the Vikings defense was clearly getting the better of the Patriots to start Wednesday’s joint-practice session

That’s exactly why Mack Hollins stepped up

On the next snap, Hollins ran through the Vikings defense, caught a deep pass from Maye, and ran in for the 50-yard touchdown. Next, while in the end zone, he held the ball out in front of him and punted it into the stands.

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