Spillane (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane was active in the Week 15 loss to Buffalo but didn't see the field due to a foot injury. He's now dealing with an ankle issue that will keep the starting linebacker sidelined for New England's primetime matchup against the Ravens on Sunday. Jack Gibbens and Jahlani Tavai are candidates for more playing time in Spillane's absence.

Spillane (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane didn't play at all in New England's Week 15 loss due to the foot injury, despite officially being active. The fact that he was unable to practice to start the week is concerning, but he'll still have two days to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Spillane (foot) didn't play any snaps despite being active for Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills, Chris Mason of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was battling a foot injury leading up to the game, being listed as questionable after logging limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters after Sunday's loss that Spillane went through warmups and the team made a decision in the linebacker's best interest. Spillane's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 16 matchup against the Ravens on Sunday.

Spillane (foot) is active Sunday against Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane dealt with a foot issue during the week and logged a limited practice session both Thursday and Friday. However, he is going to be able to take the field on a snowy Sunday in Foxborough. Spillane needs three tackles to reach the triple-digit mark for the third straight season.

Spillane (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old linebacker popped up on the Patriots' injury report Thursday and logged consecutive limited practice sessions to end the week. Spillane is an integral part of New England's defense, recording 97 total tackles and five passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble through 13 games this season. If he's sidelined Sunday, Marte Mapu will likely have an expanded role in the Patriots' linebacker corps.

Spillane (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it's possible his foot injury was suffered during practice. His status will need to be monitored at Friday's practice, as a result. If Spillane ends up missing Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bills, Marte Mapu will figure to handle an expanded role on defense.

Spillane logged two solo tackles in New England's win versus the Giants on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane snapped his streak of five consecutive games with at least five tackles during the victory. The 29-year-old will look to bounce back and resume his usual level of production Week 15 versus the Bills following the team's upcoming bye.

Spillane recorded five total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane wasn't as productive as he's grown accustomed to being in Week 12, finishing with fewer than nine tackles for just the third time in the last 10 games. The linebacker has been a stalwart on the Patriots' defense this season, registering 95 total tackles (46 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two interceptions and a pass defensed over 12 contests so far.

Spillane recorded nine total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Thursday night's 27-14 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane was able to pace the team in stops, registering nine tackles for the second straight week. The linebacker's five solo takedowns also tied his third highest total in a game this season. On the year, Spillane has now compiled 90 total tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and a forced fumble over 11 contests.

Spillane recorded nine total tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Spillane was once again a busy man in Week 10, registering at least nine stops for the sixth time this season. The linebacker is having a strong first campaign with the Patriots, producing 81 total tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble over 10 contests so far.