Minnesota’s joint practice with New England produced a high-octane, data-driven showcase of the Vikings’ offense under JJ McCarthy, with Jordan Addison seizing the moment as the primary win-rate target in Jefferson’s absence. McCarthy exhibited quick reads, accurate intermediate throws, and notable two-minute-drill execution, moving the ball efficiently and carving up a savvy Patriots defense despite heavy pressure up front. Donovan Jackson’s elite screen-work and the re-emergence of Christian Darasaw on the line added tangible offensive upside, while the team’s evolving depth at wide receiver—led by Lucky Jackson, Tim Jones, and rookies like Zamaya Vaughn and Xavier Scott—kept the WR competition wide open. The defense pressured but Vikings’ blockers adjusted, and the red-zone/short-yardage horizon tomorrow will be the true test of McCarthy’s growth arc and the offense’s ceiling this preseason.