With Rex Burkhead (knee) out Sunday against the Bills, Gillislee is on track to re-enter the Patriots' backfield mix in Week 16, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's always an element of risk in rolling with a player who has not played for some time, in Gillislee's case since Oct. 29, but other than the running back feeling under the weather in Week 14, he's been a healthy scratch since then, so he'll bring fresh legs to the table in Week 16. All four of Gillislee's TDs this season arrived in the Patriots' first two games, but it's not hard to imagine him seeing some goal-line opportunities in his anticipated return to action Sunday against his former team. Gillislee is thus in line to work in tandem with Dion Lewis, who has emerged as the team's lead back, as well as change-of-pace option James White (ankle), health-permitting.

Gillislee is expected to rejoin the Patriots' game-day roster Sunday against the Bills with Rex Burkhead (knee) unlikely to be available until the postseason, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since collecting four touchdowns in the Patriots' first two games of the season, Gillislee's inability to bust off big runs resulted in his usage declining in subsequent contests before he was effectively removed from the backfield rotation. With Dion Lewis emerging as the lead back and the more versatile Burkhead and James White representing the top complementary options, Gillislee has been inactive for the Patriots' past six games. Burkhead's absence creates a window of opportunity for Gillislee to reenter the game plan, but it's still expected that Gillislee will rank behind Lewis and Lewis in terms of snap count. If the 5-foot-11, 219-pound Gillislee does get any carries Sunday, they would most likely come in short-yardage situations, given that he offers more size than Lewis (5-foot-8, 195 pounds) and White (5-foot-10, 205 pounds).

Gillislee is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Gillislee has now been scratched for six straight games. Meanwhile, Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead and James White will head the Patriots' Week 15 backfield, with core special-teamer Brandon Bolden in reserve.

Gillislee is not listed on the Patriots' Week 15 injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Gillislee -- who was under the weather heading into Monday's loss to the Dolphins -- has been inactive five straight games, as he's the odd man out behind Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead and James White. Gillislee's power running skills may needed by the Patriots down the stretch, but for now, he's clearly off the fantasy lineup radar.

Gillislee (illness) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

With Gillislee inactive for the fifth straight game, Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead and James White will head the Patriots' Week 14 backfield. Future game plans may lead to Gillislee's power running skills being needed down the stretch, but he's the odd man out for now.

Gillislee is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Dolphins with an illness, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gillislee was a new addition to the injury report and was unable to practice Saturday. The 27-year-old has been a healthy scratch each of the last four weeks, and currently remains the odd man out in New England backfield regardless of if he is healthy enough to play Monday.

Gillislee is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries or future game plans may call for Gillislee's power running skills to be needed down the road, but for now at least, he's the odd man out, with Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead and James White set to head the Patriots' Week 13 backfield.

Gillislee is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

As a result, Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead and James White will head the Patriots' Week 12 backfield, with fellow RB Brandon Bolden also on hand, but in line to work primarily on special teams. Injuries, or future game plans may lead to Gillislee's power running skills being needed again, but for now, his lack of utility in the passing game makes him the odd man out among the team's running backs.

Gillislee is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Gillislee will be a healthy scratch for the second consecutive week, which sets the stage for Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead and James White to head the Patriots' backfield Sunday. Future game plans may lead to Gillislee's power running skills being needed in subsequent weeks, but for now at least, he's the odd man out.

Gillislee is inactive for Sunday's game in Denver, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gillislee has taken at least eight carries in every game this season, but his playing time and production have been both suffered in recent weeks, while Dion Lewis has seen a major uptick in workload. The Patriots could still activate Gillislee for more run-friendly matchups later in the season, though it appears he'll play second fiddle to Lewis even if he re-enters the game plan. Gillislee's complete lack of contribution in the passing game has made the New England offense somewhat predictable when he's on the field. Patriots coach Bill Belichick hinted in the offseason that the team moved on from LeGarrette Blount for that very reason.