New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The New England Patriots secured a 20-12 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL preseason matchup on Saturday, driven by impressive performances from rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism III. Both players scored touchdowns, further solidifying their cases for significant roles in the upcoming regular season.

TreVeyon Henderson, a second-round draft pick from Ohio State, continued to shine in the Patriots' backfield. The national champion running back rushed for 20 yards on four carries, including an 8-yard touchdown during a two-drive stint with the first-team offense.

Henderson's explosiveness was evident, building on his 100-yard kickoff return touchdown from the previous week. His performance in t...