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The Bills were able to come back and beat the Lions last week without the help of defensive tackle Kyle Williams last Sunday, but they’d surely like his help as they try to grab first place in the AFC East against the Patriots in Week Six.

Williams took a step toward making that happen on Wednesday. Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports Williams was a participant in practice as he continues to make his way back from the knee injury he suffered against the Texans in the Week Four loss to Houston. Williams was a limited participant in practice last Friday, which gives reason to think he can ramp things up enough to return to the lineup on Sunday.

Lineback Nigel Bradham also missed the win over Detroit, but he was also back at practice Wednesday. Bradham is also battling a knee problem and, like Williams, did some work last Friday after missing practice last Wednesday and Thursday.

The Bills are allowing just 17.8 points per game, which is good for fifth in the league and goes a long way toward explaining how they’ve gone 3-2 while benching their starting quarterback.