The Lions receive a major boost ahead of their Vikings clash, as Alex Anzalone and Kalif Raymond are officially active.

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.

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.

Raymond caught his only target for 11 yards while also compiling 23 yards on three punt returns in Sunday night's 31-9 win over the Vikings.

The Detroit Lions will officially have Alex Anzalone suited up for their massive showdown with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.

Raymond (foot) is active for Sunday night's matchup against the Vikings. Raymond will officially make his return from a four-game absence with a foot injury. The wide receiver will likely be back in his role as the team's primary punt returner while also slotting back in as a dynamic option behind Amon-Ra St.

Pro team was fun to pick—challenging but fun.Choosing the quarterback was particularly difficult, but so were the decisions at defensive interior. There were so many players who had good years that someone inevitably was going to get snubbed.

Detroit Lions defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu dealt with frustrating injuries to begin the season, but he's back in the lineup and looking to finish strong.

This is not a once or bust opportunity for the Lions. If they lose, that will be a sad day in this town. It won’t last, though. This team, with virtually all its nucleus 24 years old or younger, is built for sustained success.

Dan Campbell

Leaning into their identity on both sides of the ball, Campbell's Lions secured a "legacy" win over the Vikings in Week 18.