We go Under the Helmet with Alex Anzalone reflects on the importance of his family, looks back on his journey to the Lions, and talks about leaving a legacy in Detroit.

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

Alex Anzalone said he does not have 100% trust yet in the forearm he fractured in a Nov. 17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Detroit Lions activated Alex Anzalone from injured reserve Saturday, clearing way for him to play in Sunday night game vs. Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone and punt returner Kalif Raymond were active against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night.

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

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

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.

After their latest victory over the Vikings, Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions eagerly await their Bye Week ahead of their debut in the NFL Playoffs.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was talking about ... Maybe, some guys come back – Alex Anzalone would be invaluable and is set to return after Christmas. Maybe, they can avoid even more ...