42 Patrick DiMarco RB

DiMarco (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.

DiMarco's full practice likely means he's set to play in Sunday's game against New England. The veteran fullback has been targeted in the passing game just four times this season, hauling in three catches for 62 yards while carrying the ball only once for nine yards. He'll figure to see his usual role as a blocking option for the Bills in Week 16.

DiMarco was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

DiMarco briefly became a surprise option in the rushing attack Sunday against the Lions, as the Bills were without any healthy running backs for a moment before Keith Ford was able to make a quick return following his minor scare. The veteran fullback did draw his first carry -- a nice nine-yard power run -- but that may be it for him on the ground this season. In seven NFL campaigns, it was only the fourth time he's toted the rock.