Bills' defense faces another team with an injured offensive line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

The Buffalo Bills' defense encounters another opponent with offensive line injuries as they prepare to face the New England Patriots on Sunday. The Patriots announced that right guard Greg Van Roten has been placed on injured reserve due to a thigh injury. This marks the fourth consecutive week the Bills will challenge a team with an injury-depleted offensive line, following matchups against the Texans, Lions, and Chargers. Buffalo has capitalized on this trend, ranking sixth in the NFL for defensive pressure. As the Bills gear up for Week 4, they will face Ben Brown, a journeyman who is set to replace Van Roten in the lineup for the Patriots.
- •Greg Van Roten placed on IR; injury impacts Patriots' offensive line.
- •Buffalo facing a fourth consecutive opponent with offensive line injuries.
- •Bills rank sixth in the NFL in defensive pressure at 40.3%.
- •Ben Brown to start at right guard for New England in Week 4.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Bills set to face another banged-up offensive line
"Another team with OL injuries before facing the Bills
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