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.

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

The Lions are getting linebacker Alex Anzalone and wide receiver/punt returner Kalif Raymond back from injuries for tonight's game against the Vikings. Both players are officially active. Anzalone suffered a broken forearm in November and has missed the last six games,

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

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.

S Ifeatu Melifonwu speaks to the media about the progress he's made throughout the season and what it means to be back on the field.

K Jake Bates speaks to the media about his mentality and approach to the season and kicking. T Taylor Decker speaks to the media about the crowd environment and the role it played in the win against the Vikings. CB Amik Robertson speaks on what it meant to him to receive the game ball for the win over the Vikings.

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