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

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.

Kalif Raymond returned to practice Thursday for the first time ... remains on IR but could be back on the field for next week's season finale against the Minnesota Vikings. Running back David Montgomery (knee) and cornerback Terrion Arnold (illness ...

By waiving Morice Norris and Tom Kennedy earlier in the week, the Lions created two open spots on the active roster. On Saturday afternoon, the team filled them by activating wideout Kalif Raymond and linebacker Alex Anzalone from injured reserve.

Heading into their Week 18 matchup vs. the Vikings, the Lions activated two key contributors, one LB and one WR, off their IR.

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

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 finished the regular season on a high note, claiming the NFC North for the second straight year and notching a first-round bye in the postseason. Here are grades for each

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