MINNEAPOLIS -- New England rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III each had another preseason touchdown, and the Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-12 on Saturday.
Henderson, the second-round draft pick from national champion Ohio State who's been turning heads in training camp and tracking toward a prominent role in the backfield, rushed for 20 yards with an 8-yard score on four carries during a two-drive stint for the first-team offense. Henderson had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown last week.
"He runs hard and protects the ball, and guys were finishing and gave him a little bit of grease," Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel said. "You don't need much, and he finds it."
Vrabel held a handful of projected starters out, including four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who's returning from a torn ACL in his right knee suffered halfway through his lone season with the Houston Texans.
Second-year quarterback Drake Maye started against an all-backups Vikings defense and went 4 for 7 for 46 yards with a delay-of-game penalty and an overthrow that was nearly intercepted but dropped by Tavierre Thomas.
Chism made another compelling case for a regular-season roster spot with six receptions from backup QB Joshua Dobbs for 71 yards and a score. He caught a short throw on third-and-9 from the 12 and broke six tackle attempts as he twisted and muscled his way into the end zone.
"He wants it, and I think that's the biggest thing he's showed," Maye said. "I think it's paying off for him."
With Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and veterans Kendrick Bourne and Mack Hollins secure on the roster, the Patriots (2-0) might only have one spot left for a wide receiver. Chism, who was undrafted as an FCS player from Eastern Washington, will certainly get a long look. He had a 12-yard touchdown catch last week.
"Doesn't matter how you get here," Vrabel said. "The only thing that matters is what you do when you're here and I think that's another great example of that."
DOLPHINS 24, LIONS 17
DETROIT -- Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat Detroit.
The teams had a pair of joint practices earlier in the week. Both teams' starters participated in those workouts, but Saturday's game was all about the reserves who are trying to earn roster spots.
Wilson, the Dolphins' No. 2 QB behind Tua Tagovailoa, completed 15 of 23 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown. Ewers went 11 of 17 for 116 yards.
"The journey of a quarterback is being able to take whatever reps you get and play your game," Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel said. "This was a good day for both of those guys. Quinn made the most of his opportunities and Zach did some nice things in the first half."
McDaniel wasn't about to declare either quarterback the winner on the day.
"I'm not going to overreact to one day of results," he said. "We're going to focus on the process."
The Lions (1-2) also took a long look at their second- and third-string quarterbacks with Jared Goff on the sideline. Kyle Allen impressed in the first half, going 14 of 17 for 124 yards and two scores.
"Kyle made some critical throws at critical times, and that was an awesome two-minute drill before the half," Lions Coach Dan Campbell said. "He's going a really good command of the offense and he doesn't get frazzled."
Hendon Hooker struggled in the final two quarters, completing 6 of 13 throws for 61 yards and an interception.
49ERS 22, RAIDERS 19
LAS VEGAS -- Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level, rushing for a bruising 33 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Las Vegas' preseason loss to San Francisco.
Jake Moody made a 59-yard field goal as time expired for the 49ers (1-1). He also converted a 44-yarder with 37 seconds remaining to tie the game, and then Jaylen Mahoney intercepted Raiders quarterback Cam Miller to set up the winner.
Moody made 5 of 6 field goals while Daniel Carlson made all four of his tries for the Raiders (0-1-1).
Brock Purdy played the first series for the 49ers, which ended in a field goal. He was 5 of 7 for 66 yards. Backup Mac Jones completed 13 of 16 passes for 135 yards with an interception, and former Raider Carter Bradley led the tying and winning drives and finished 8 of 13 for 96 yards.
Star running back Christian McCaffrey did not play for the 49ers.
Geno Smith completed 6 of 8 passes for 55 yards as the Raiders' first-team offense played the first two series. The Raiders scored 10 points on those drives. Aidan O'Connell guided the team into the fourth quarter, finishing 15 of 23 for 138 yards with an interception.
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III celebrates after scoring during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III celebrates after scoring during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Howell (8) passes under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Howell (8) passes under pressure from New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (44) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (86) avoids a tackle from Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward, right, and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (5) to score a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (86) avoids a tackle from Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward, right, and cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (5) to score a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (36) runs with the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (36) runs with the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)