Minnesota's offseason overhaul shifts the center of its offensive line, sending Garrett Bradbury to New England while keeping Blake Brandel in the mix and inserting upstart Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins into the fold. Drake Maye looms in New England as a future centerpiece, with Bradbury’s pass protection questions underscoring the Patriots’ need for stability up front. Minnesota leans into youth and versatility as Brian Flores’ defense piles depth behind a reshaped DL rotation that could power smarter, more disruptive lines this season.

In preseason play, Bradel’s survivability as a filler piece is tested against a New England unit that’s trying to protect Maye’s future. Ingram-Dawkins shines early, suggesting a developing Vikings rotation on defense while Flores’ pockets grow deeper. The cross-coast dynamics set up a compelling fantasy storyline: a youthful OL rebuild in Minnesota paired with a Patriots push toward a more cohesive, defense-led attack built around Maye’s maturation.