EAGAN, Minn. -- As far as joint practices go, Wednesday was a knock-down drag-out kind of slugfest.

In the first session between the Patriots and Vikings at the TCO Performance Center , Josh McDaniels' offense and Brian Flores' defense traded big-time blows. Minnesota racked up six sacks against the top offensive line of their visitors, but Drake Maye punched back with some explosive plays of his own when he was given an opportunity.

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For a Patriots offense that struggled with handling pressure in practices ahead of their trip to Minnesota -- and going against a defense that is known for its exotic pressure packages -- their mixed-bag performance came as no surprise.

But the fact that they were able to hold the

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