The Vikings and Patriots just held their first of two joint training camp practices on a beautiful afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Fans packed the stands to watch as the Vikings got an opportunity to test themselves against a different opponent in a practice setting after weeks of battling each other.

A very important week for the Vikings is well underway, with the Patriots coming to TCO Performance Center in Eagan for joint practices Wednesday and Thursday.For a number of veteran Vikings, like cornerback Byron Murphy Jr.

The Vikings will be facing off against a young Patriots team which may be prime for them to look dominant against.