Anzalone has been out since Nov. 17 with a broken forearm, and Raymond has been dealing with a foot injury since Nov. 24.

With all the NFC’s marbles on the line in Week 18, the Detroit Lions are getting a much-needed boost for their banged-up defense.

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

The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football to end the NFL’s regular season. The winner takes the NFC North crown and No. 1 seed, while the loser will be the No. 5 seed on the road in the wild-card round. Let’s dive into our projected depth chart for the Lions.

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

The Detroit Lions released their weekly inactive player list ahead of Sunday night’s key matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. It’s good news on the injured player front.

After dealing with forearm and foot injures, respectively, Lions LB Alex Anzalone and WR Kalif Raymond have been activated from injured reserve.

Detroit Lions star linebacker Alex Anzalone showed off the gruesome scar from his forearm surgery before Week 18.

The Lions are getting linebacker Alex Anzalone and wide receiver/punt returner Kalif Raymond back from injuries for tonight's game against the Vikings. Both players are officially active. Anzalone suffered a broken forearm in November and has missed the last six games,

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was carted off the field vs. the Vikings with a foot injury and is out.

Linebacker Alex Anzalone, corner Amik Robertson and running back Jahmyr Gibbs, received game balls from NBC as players of the game.