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

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

We haven’t been doing that recently, but at the same time, to say we’re not good enough to win the Super Bowl, I think that’s pretty dumb.”

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

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

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

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

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.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone finally made his return to the field after he broke his left forearm in

The game was noteworthy not just for Detroit's big win but also for the return of ex- Florida Gators star and rising Lions star Alex Anzalone, who returned from a broken left forearm injury and played with a carbon fiber cast en route to a successful performance defending Vikings star tight end TJ Hockensen.