Patriots rookie left guard Jared Wilson is back healthy after sitting out last week’s game with knee and ankle injuries.

Vrabel expects Wilson to start in Sunday’s game against the Bills.

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“He’s worked hard to come back, and so, as of right now, the plan is to start Jared and continue that development there on the left side and his play,” head coach Mike Vrabel said. “And if we need Ben [Brown] or we need Vederian [Lowe] or we need Marcus [Bryant], those guys are ready to step in there and perform in the game like Ben did last week.”

Brown filled in admirably for Wilson in last Sunday’s win over the Panthers and will go back to his role as a top backup behind Wilson and starting center Garrett Bradbury.

Wilson, a 2025 third-round pick out of Georgia, has allowed two QB hits and seven hurries in three games. Brown let up two hurries as a left guard against the Panthers.

The Patriots’ offensive line, as a whole, has exceeded expectations this season. They rank fourth — just above the Bills — in pass blocking efficiency.