The Detroit Lions will officially have Alex Anzalone suited up for their massive showdown with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. After suffering a fractured forearm in Week 11 and completing a stint on injured reserve,

Detroit Lions activated Alex Anzalone from injured reserve Saturday, clearing way for him to play in Sunday night game vs. Minnesota Vikings.

Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone to return from injured reserve in a limited fashion against the Vikings in Week 18

The Detroit Lions (14-2) have been ravaged by injuries this season, but their defense will receive a huge lift in Sunday’s regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings (14-2).

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone was listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC showdown for the Minnesota Vikings and could be activated off injury reserve this week.

Star Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quad) remained a limited participant during the team's practice on Thursday. Star Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (forearm), meanwhile, was upgraded to a full participant Thursday as his status improves ahead of the Week 18 showdown between the two teams for the top seed in the NFC.

Dan Campbell said he wants to know Alex Anzalone is going "to be able to go full tilt" before activating him for Sunday's regular-season finale.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reporting Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone will play Week 18 vs. Minnesota Vikings.

Four game balls for arguably the most monumental Lions regular season win in franchise history (Super Bowl Era). Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has had a rollercoaster season.

After firing Antonio Pierce, Raiders owner Mark Davis will turn to his sixth full-time head coach since becoming controlling owner in 2011.

The Detroit Lions' defense has been much maligned for its recent struggles. However, when the lights were the brightest, the group showed up in a big way. With