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Here are all the Lions defensive players on IR, injury report vs Vikings in Week 18
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The Detroit Lions ' defense has been battered and bruised for much of the season.
But the diminished unit emerged from a 40-34 victory over the San Francisco 49ers relatively unscathed. Now, there is hope that it could soon welcome back one of its key pieces, linebacker Alex Anzalone , who has been sidelined since breaking his left forearm in a Week 11 victory over Jacksonville .
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"He'll be out there running around today," head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday. "So, we'll see how he does. (Thursday), I think, is going to be a really big day for us to see where he's at."
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Heading into their showdown Sunday with Minnesota Vikings that will determine the NFC's No. 1 seed , the Lions can use all the reinforcements they can get. Six defensive starters have landed on injured reserve since the beginning of the season, including star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson . Several more valuable reserves have gone down as well.
Here's a list of the Lions' 13 injured defensive players.
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Detroit Lions defense injuries
Players currently on injured reserve as of Week 18:
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Lions injury report vs Vikings in Week 18 on Wednesday
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CB Emmanuel Mosley (illness, out of Wednesday practice)
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LB Alex Anzalone (forearm, limited in Wednesday practice )
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LB Jack Campbell (rib, limited in Wednesday practice)
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CB Amik Robertson (calf, limited in Wednesday practice)
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RB David Montgomery (knee, out on Wednesday practice)
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WR Kalif Raymond (foot, full participant Wednesday)
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