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,

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Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone shared a gnarly photo of his broken forearm before his 'Sunday Night Football' return against the Vikings

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

With the high anticipation for Sunday's matchup between the last two teams competing for both the NFC North crown and the NFC's No. 1 seed for the playoffs, the Lions stoked the flame by designating the veteran defender to return from injured reserve earlier in the week.

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.

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.

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

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. Anzalone broke his left

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

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