Gilliam (ankle) was a full participant during practice Thursday, and he does not carry a game status ahead of Sunday's contest versus Miami.
What it means:
Gilliam did not practice Week 14 due to an ankle injury, causing him to miss his first game of the season Sunday against the Jets. The fullback then worked his way back as a limited participant during practice Tuesday and Wednesday, and he'll be good to go again for Saturday's divisional matchup. Gilliam has not recorded an offensive statistic since Week 6, though he should reprise his roles as a core special-teamer and blocker in the run game.
Gilliam (ankle) was limited during Tuesday's walk-through practice.
What it means:
Gilliam was unable to practice last week and missed the team's Week 14 win over the Jets. His ability to participate in limited fashion Tuesday is a step in the right direction for the 25-year-old. He'll continue to work to be ready for Saturday's game with the Dolphins as the week progresses.
Gilliam (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
What it means:
Gilliam will miss his first contest of the year in Week 14 after he suffered an ankle injury at some point over the last week or so. The fullback doesn't typically see too many looks in the Bills' offense, so it's unlikely that his absence will carry much of an impact. Considering he's the only fullback on the Bills' roster, they may need to elevate one from the practice squad or operate with one of their current running backs in that role versus New York.
Gilliam (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
What it means:
This is the second consecutive DNP for Gilliam, as the team preps for a divisional showdown with the Jets on Sunday. The 25-year-old has yet to miss a game this season, so although his offensive snaps are limited, it's unclear what the team would do without the only fullback on it's roster. Gilliam will work to return to the practice field Friday, where his status will likely provide a better outlook for his potential availability Week 14.
Gilliam played seven of the Bills' 56 snaps on offense and didn't log a carry or target in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Steelers.
What it means:
After drawing six targets between Weeks 2 and 3, Gilliam has now gone without a target in two straight games while playing only 14 snaps in total. The fullback's usage on offense is likely to wax and wane depending on how many short-yardage situations the Bills find themselves in during a given game.
Gilliam logged two receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Monday's 41-7 win over the Titans.
What it means:
Gilliam put the Bills on the board with 9:07 left in the first quarter, when he reeled in an 11-yard pass from Josh Allen for as score. After inking a two-year extension in August, Gilliam has more job security than most fullbacks around the league, but that doesn't mean he'll be a focal point of the offense. The three targets were a career-high total for Gilliam, who hasn't played more than 42 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps in any of his 18 games across the past two seasons.
