Patriots Starting Lineups: Ryan Wendell Starts at Center, Josh Kline at Right Guard

Here are the Patriots’ starting lineups against the Buffalo Bills.

Defense:

DE: Vince Wilfork
NT: Casey Walker
DE: Chris Jones
OLB: Chandler Jones
ILB: Jerod Mayo
ILB: Jamie Collins
OLB: Rob Ninkovich
CB: Darrelle Revis
CB: Alfonzo Dennard
FS: Devin McCourty
SS: Patrick Chung

The Patriots opened up the game in their base personnel package to match up with the Bills’ two-tight end set. After a solid performance against the Cincinnati Bengals, Casey Walker gets the nod to start at nose tackle. With Dont’a Hightower out for a second straight week, the Patriots stick with the same linebacker group that started last week. Patrick Chung continues to get the start at strong safety.

Offense:

QB: Tom Brady
RB: Stevan Ridley
WR: Julian Edelman
WR: Brandon LaFell
TE: Rob Gronkowski
TE: Michael Hoomanawanui
LT: Nate Solder
LG: Dan Connolly
C: Ryan Wendell
RG: Josh Kline
RT: Sebastian Vollmer

Ryan Wendell gets the starting nod at center with Bryan Stork (concussion) out for today’s game. Wendell vacated a spot at right guard to make the move, and young guard Josh Kline filled in for him in the starting lineup. Michael Hoomanawanui gets the start at tight end despite a strong showing from Tim Wright last week. Stevan Ridley remains the starting running back after a big game against the Bengals.