24 Stephon Gilmore CB

Gilmore was voted the AP Defensive Player of the Year on Saturday.

Gilmore submitted an outstanding campaign for a Patriots defense that was performing at a historically good level for the first half of the season and wasn't too shabby after that. The shutdown corner consistently took away opposing top receivers while still finding time for 53 tackles and six interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. He's the first player in Patriots history to win this award.

Gilmore recorded four pass breakups and two interceptions, including a pick-six, in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Bengals.

Andy Dalton was fearless, throwing in Gilmore's direction multiple times, but he paid for it, as the veteran corner picked him off twice and took one to the house. Gilmore now has a career-high six interceptions, two of which were pick-sixes. He'll look to continue the momentum against the Bills, which selected Gilmore in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Gilmore (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Gilmore is one of many Patriots suffering from the flu bug, but he's good to go for this prime-time matchup. The veteran corner figures to face a hefty amount of DeAndre Hopkins in this contest.

Gilmore (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Gilmore put in consecutive limited practices to close out the week. Assuming he suits up, he'll likely be tasked with shadowing DeAndre Hopkins.

Gilmore (illness) was limited in practice Thursday, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Gilmore was one of nine Patriots players listed on the practice report with an illness. That he only missed one day due to the bug is a good sign he'll be at full strength by Sunday.

Gilmore did not practice Wednesday due to an illness, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Gilmore appeared on Wednesday's injury report alongside eight other players who were unable to practice due to an illness. The star cornerback will have two more opportunities to increase his level of activity ahead of Sunday's tilt against Houston.

Gilmore recorded five tackles (four solo), two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 13-9 win over the Cowboys.

Gilmore continued to perform like the league's top cornerback again in Week 12, as he made a diving interception and held Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper to zero catches on two targets. Up next is a difficult matchup against DeAndre Hopkins and a potent Texans aerial attack led by quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Gilmore recorded his third interception of the season in Monday's win over the Jets.

Gilmore didn't record a tackle in the contest, but he still made Sam Darnold pay for testing him during the third quarter. The 29-year-old has 22 tackles (17 solo), nine passes defensed and three interceptions in seven games while cementing himself as one of the best corners in the NFL.

Gilmore recorded three tackles (two solo), five defended passes and one interception during Thursday's 35-14 win over the Giants.

Gilmore notched more defended passes in Thursday's win than in the previous five contests combined. The veteran cornerback will work to carry his momentum into Week 7's divisional contest against the Jets.

Gilmore registered three pass breakups and a pick-six in Sunday's blowout win over the Dolphins.

The Dolphins have a terrible offense, so it makes sense that Gilmore was able to notch the first pick-six of his eight-year career against them. Gilmore will look to carry this momentum into Week 3's game versus the Jets, which will be starting QB Trevor Siemian since Sam Darnold is sidelined for several weeks with mononucleosis.

Gilmore (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

According to Michael Giardi of NFL Network, Gilmore still doesn't look fully healthy. The Dolphins passing attack is anything but threatening, so it's reasonable that the Patriots may restrict Gilmore's reps since they want to ensure their top cornerback is healthy when the playoffs arrive.

Gilmore (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, is viewed as a game-time decision, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

If Gilmore fights through the ankle issue and suits up, he'll likely be playing at less-than-optimal health, as he appeared to be moving slowly while getting off the Patriots' team bus Sunday, per Michael Giardi of NFL Network. Gilmore has proven his worth as the Patriots' top cornerback this season, but it hasn't translated to much IDP utility. He's racked up 37 tackles, 15 pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack through 12 contests.

Gilmore was added to the Patriots' injury report Friday with an ankle issue and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Miami, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

While a late addition to the injury report is usually concerning, Gilmore still managed a limited practice Friday. Given how the Patriots tend to guard injury information, confirmation on his status may have to wait until the team's inactive list is released at approximately 11:30 AM ET on Sunday. With Gilmore well established among the elite at his position, an absence would be a positive development for the Week 14 outlooks of Ryan Tannehill, DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills.

Gilmore recorded a tackle and an interception during Sunday's 27-13 over the Jets.

Gilmore earned his second interception of the year in a crucial moment when he picked off Josh McCown on the goal line in the fourth quarter. The pass was intended for Robby Anderson, but Gilmore was able to win the jump ball and come down with the pick. He and the rest of New England's defense will look to stop the Vikings in Week 13.

Gilmore posted four tackles (all solo), including a sack, and a forced fumble in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

Gilmore's sack Sunday was the first of his career. He's having another quality season for the Patriots and has been the team's top cover corner. Looking ahead, the Patriots have a Week 11 bye before taking on the Jets in Week 12.

Gilmore intercepted a pass in Week 1's victory against the Texans.

The cornerback additionally logged seven tackles and two passes defended. Gilmore remained on the field for each of New England's 74 defensive snaps, and he appears to be the primary option in the Patriots' secondary across from Eric Rowe.

Gilmore finished the 2017 regular season with 50 tackles and two interceptions in 13 games.

Expectations were high after the cornerback signed a five-year, $65 million contract with the Patriots this offseason, but Gilmore endured a rough start to his 2017 campaign. His play improved as the season rolled along, however, and the 27-year-old is poised to remain a mainstay in the New England secondary for the foreseeable future.

Gilmore recorded eight tackles (all solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.

The eight tackles are by far Gilmore's most in a game this season and therefore shouldn't be considered the norm. The 27-year-old played every defensive snap Sunday, which is a good sign considering he came into the game nursing an ankle injury.

Gilmore (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Gilmore was battling this injury ahead of Week 14's game against the Dolphins, but he still played 73 defensive snaps and made three solo tackles. The sixth-year pro will likely play a similar snap count Sunday lined up against a strong Steelers' receivers corps.

Gilmore (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Gilmore was a limited participant at practice all week, which was also the case in Week 14 before he ultimately suited up for the Patriots in their Monday night loss to the Dolphins. It's expected the cornerback will be ready to go despite the shorter turnaround this week, though he'll have the unenviable task of covering Antonio Brown for most of the day.