Not long after McCarthy put forth his best performance of training camp to wrap up joint practices against the Patriots on Thursday, head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the quarterback will not suit up a noon exhibition game between the Vikings and New England Patriots.

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 . . .

Here are the four standout players from Day 2 of the New England Patriots' joint training camp practices with the Minnesota Vikings.