Detroit Lions linebacker and defensive captain Alex Anzalone is returning for the winner-take-all Week 18 showdown against Minnesota Vikings.

Alex Anzalone played nearly every snap in his return from a broken forearm, and his impact on the field stretched far beyond his individual play.

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

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

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone and punt returner Kalif Raymond are active for Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Here's everything Detroit Lions star Alex Anzalone said about the decision on whether or not to return for the Vikings game.

Detroit Lions have been without several defensive starters in recent weeks, making Anzalone's potential return even more significant.

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

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

Alex Anzalone is back. The Lions linebacker and defensive captain has been activated from Detroit's injured reserve ahead of the Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Anzalone has been out since breaking his forearm in the Week 11 win over the Jaguars.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has a chance to make his long-awaited return to the field for a crucial Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings that will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC.