Lions Prepare for NFC Top Seed Showdown With Key Players Returning

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone and other injured players could return for Sunday's game against the Vikings, which will determine the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed.

The Detroit Lions (14-2) will face the Minnesota Vikings (14-2) on Sunday, January 5, to decide the NFC North champion and the conference's top playoff seed.
Linebacker Alex Anzalone, sidelined since November 17 with a broken forearm, has returned to practice but remains uncertain for game action.
Wide receiver Kalif Raymond, along with linebacker Jack Campbell and cornerback Amik Robertson, practiced fully this week and may play Sunday.
The Lions' defense has been heavily impacted by injuries, with six defensive starters, including Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill, on injured reserve.
Head coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism about player recoveries but emphasized that final decisions will depend on their readiness after practice evaluations.