The Vikings picked Diggs in the fifth round of the 2015 draft and he went on to star in Minnesota for five seasons, posting two 1,000-yard seasons and scoring 32 touchdowns — none more memorable than his walk-off "Minneapolis Miracle" to beat the Saints in the 2019-20 playoffs.

But that didn't stop Thursday's joint session from providing bleachers full of Vikings faithful with some fireworks. Especially as it pertained to the young quarterbacks. Which side got the best of Thursday's practice,

All signs have pointed toward Stefon Diggs playing in Week 1, but the Patriots receiver is getting a bit cryptic about his status.

Diggs, who played for the Vikings for the first five seasons of his NFL career (2015-19) and received a warm welcome from the fans in attendance, got 19 snaps in competitive 11-on-11 sessions.

Things got spicy in Minnesota when Mike Vrabel was at the podium. The first-year Patriots coach — never one to mince words when calling out the media — had a tense exchange Thursday with a reporter who inquired about comments made by star receiver Stefon Diggs over his Week 1 availability.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. While it may have taken eight years, it seems like Stefon Diggs has finally gotten back at his former Minnesota Vikings teammates.

That’s when Maye threw the deep pass over 40 yards in the air, and Kayshon Boutte jumped up and over two Vikings defenders to haul in an incredible touchdown. Boutte jumped over Vikings safety Joshua Metellus and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers to allow the Patriots to finish on a strong note.

The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings are teaming up this week for two days of joint practices in advance of their preseason game.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye connected on a 40-yard touchdown bomb with Kayshon Boutte against the Minnesota Vikings' defense.