IR
Injury Forearm
Est. Return 12/30/2024
2024 Defense Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Anzalone is coming off of an impressive 2023 campaign with the Lions, securing a career-high 129 tackles (85 solo), including 6.0 sacks, while also deflecting six passes and recovering a fumble over 16 games. The 29-year-old operated as the team's primary middle linebacker last season and likely will remain in that role, working alongside fellow linebackers Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes in 2024. Anzalone has averaged 127 tackles per campaign while playing nearly 2,000 defensive snaps over the last two years in Detroit, making him a safe bet for consistent production again this season. Read Past Outlooks
Shifts to IR
The Lions placed Anzalone (forearm) on injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
Anzalone played 20 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles before breaking his forearm in Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. This injury is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for 6-to-8 weeks, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. Anzalone will be now be forced to miss at least the Lions' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 16 matchup against the Bears. Expect Jack Campbell to see increased work with the Lions' first-team defense until Anzalone can return.
Anzalone played 20 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles before breaking his forearm in Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. This injury is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for 6-to-8 weeks, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. Anzalone will be now be forced to miss at least the Lions' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 16 matchup against the Bears. Expect Jack Campbell to see increased work with the Lions' first-team defense until Anzalone can return.
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Measurables Review
How do Alex Anzalone's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 3"Weight
238 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secShuttle Time
4.25 secCone Drill
6.88 secVertical Jump
30.5 inBroad Jump
116 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Anzalone had a career year during his second season in Motown and ultimately crushed his previous career high with 125 tackles as the centerpiece of Detroit's defense. His involvement in pass defense (six PBUs) only added to his value, and the Lions rewarded him with a three-year, $18.75 million contract that positions Anzalone as the 10th-highest paid inside linebacker in the NFL. However, it's fair to wonder if he can build upon his 2022 production now that Malcolm Rodriguez is another year wiser while first-round rookie Jack Campbell joins the fold.
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Suffers broken forearm
Anzalone broke his forearm during the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
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Won't return vs. Jacksonville
Anzalone (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Hurts forearm, uncertain to return
Anzalone suffered a forearm injury in Sunday's Week 11 game against Jacksonville and is questionable to return.
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Secures eight tackles in win
Anzalone recorded eight total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.
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Clears concussion protocols
Anzalone (concussion) was removed from the Lions' injury report Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Most underrated on Lions
Anzalone is considered the Lions' most underappreciated player by Tom Blair of NFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Perhaps because Anzalone didn't truly come into his own until his sixth pro season, he's not generally mentioned when the top tier of linebackers are discussed. However, Blair notes Anzalone is valued highly within the organization after registering back-to-back 120-plus tackle seasons and logging a career high of three sacks in 2023.
Perhaps because Anzalone didn't truly come into his own until his sixth pro season, he's not generally mentioned when the top tier of linebackers are discussed. However, Blair notes Anzalone is valued highly within the organization after registering back-to-back 120-plus tackle seasons and logging a career high of three sacks in 2023.