Ben Brown prepares for potential starting role for Patriots against Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Ben Brown is poised to step in at right guard for the New England Patriots as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots lost starter Mike Onwenu to a fractured ankle and his replacement, Greg Van Roten, is also sidelined due to injury. Brown, a rookie free agent in 2022 who has mostly played guard and center, stated he feels ready to contribute if called upon. With the depth chart now limited, the team looks to Brown, Walter Rouse, and Matt Pryor to fill the gap on the offensive line.
- •Mike Onwenu suffered a fractured ankle in Week 2.
- •Greg Van Roten is also out due to an ankle injury.
- •Brown has played 33 games with 14 starts in his career.
- •He is prepared to play right guard despite limited experience in that position.
- •The Patriots are seeking solutions along the offensive line ahead of the Bills matchup.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Brown ‘ready to roll’ should Patriots call upon him against Bills
"The Patriots are facing questions at right guard. Brown might be part of the answer.
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