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.

After a grueling NFL campaign, it all comes down to one game for the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. Detroit hosts Minnesota in a regular-season finale wit

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

Veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone is active tonight as the Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football with the winner earning the NFC North title and the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC playoffs.

The Detroit Lions activated linebacker Alex Anzalone off injured reserve on Saturday and the standout team captain will return for Sunday's NFC showdown against the Minnesota Vikings. Anzalone broke h

Well, we are finally here. It’s Sunday morning, week 18. Tonight, the Minnesota Vikings will play the Detroit Lions. Not only is the NFC North crown on the line, but so is the NFC’s No.

Detroit also activated receiver/returner Kalif Raymond (foot) from injured reserve. He sat out the last five games. Anzalone, 30, will wear a cast on his arm against the Vikings.

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

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

The Lions are getting linebacker Alex Anzalone and wide receiver/punt returner Kalif Raymond back from injuries for tonight's game against the Vikings ... McGlothern is Minnesota's top backup ...

With their winner-take-all clash with the Minnesota Vikings on the horizon, the team officially confirmed the news. Anzalone and wide receiver Kalif Raymond are both active for the Week 18 ...