**GAME CAPTAINS**
WR Kayshon Boutte, CB Marcus Jones, LB Harold Landry III, QB Drake Maye and S Brenden Schooler served as game captains.
**DUGGER PICK SECURES THE WIN**
S Kyle Dugger intercepted Minnesota QB Max Brosmer in the end zone as time expired to secure a 20-12 New England victory.
**BEN BROWN STARTS AT LEFT GUARD**
Ben Brown, who started 10 games for the Patriots in 2024 at center, started at left guard against Minnesota. The only time Brown has played at guard in the regular season was in his first NFL game vs. Carolina on Sept. 24, 2023, when he played for Seattle and saw action at left guard. Brown moved to center after the first two drives of the game for the next two series.
**WESTOVER STARTS AT FULLBACK**
TE Jack Westover started his second straight game at fullback.
**WOODSON STARTS AT SAFETY**
2025 fourth-round draft pick S Craig Woodson was in the starting lineup.
**THREE NEWLY ACQUIRED PATRIOTS MADE THEIR DEBUT**
Three newly acquired Patriots made their debut in a New England uniform after missing the preseason opener vs. Washington on Aug. 8. CB Carlton Davis III and LB Harold Landry III were in the starting lineup and LB K'Lavon Chaisson made his debut on the opening kickoff return.
**HENDERSON SCORES FIRST RUSHING TD**
2025 second-round draft pick RB TreVeyon Henderson capped a 9-play, 52-yard drive with his first rushing touchdown on an 8-yard run on a third-down play in the first quarter.