The Detroit Lions could have a key member of the defense back in the mix for the regular season finale. Veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone, who suffered a forearm injury in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars,

Campbell didn't rule out the possibility that linebacker and captain Alex Anzalone could be ready to return for the team's pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. The winner of the primetime showdown will earn an NFC North title and the NFC's No. 1 seed.

The Lions have just under 20 players on injured reserve, including starters like defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, defensive tackle Alim McNeill and cornerback Carlton Davis III. Detroit is starting to get some players back like Ifeatu Melifonwu and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, plus linebacker Alex Anzalone is nearing a return.