Drake Maye didn’t get to throw to Efton Chism III during Saturday’s preseason game with the Minnesota Vikings. Joshua Dobbs was the lucky quarterback. But that doesn’t mean Chism, who had six catches on six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown during the 20-12 win over the Vikings, hasn’t made an impression on the Patriots starting quarterback.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III takes the pass from quarterback Joshua Dobbs eleven yards for a touchdown.

New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III made multiple plays on a drive that culminated into him scoring a touchdown against the Vikings.

An undrafted rookie out of Eastern Washington has made it very difficult for the Patriots to leave him off their roster this summer.

Efton Chism won't be denied as he breaks multiple tackles and stretches across the goal line for a hard-fought touchdown.

New England Patriots quarterback Joshua Dobbs completes a thirty-three yard pass to wide receiver Efton Chism III.

Those are some legendary names in Patriots history that Chism managed to impress. Both McCourty brothers and Andrews are Super Bowl champs. McCourty and Andrews were also long-time captains in New England.

MINNEAPOLIS — After a pair of joint practices with the Vikings, let’s take a look at who’s up, who’s down, and whom to watch ahead of the Patriots’ second preseason game on Saturday afternoon . . .