Before returning to action on Sunday 5, Detroit Lions star Alex Anzalone showed off the gruesome journey it took to get there. Hours prior to the team’s Sunday Night Football showdown with the Minnesota Vikings at Detroit’s Ford Field,

The Detroit Lions could get a nice, needed lift to the defense with the potential return of linebacker and defensive captain Alex Anzalone. He’s been activated from the injured reserve list ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.

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