2024 Defense Stats
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63
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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
Leads team in tackles in return
Anzalone recorded seven total tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday night's 31-9 win over the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Anzalone was rather active in his return to the field following a six-game absence with a broken forearm, leading the team with seven takedowns in the contest. The linebacker finished the regular season having produced 63 total tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed over 10 games. With the victory in Week 18, the Lions secured a bye week to open the playoffs, and Anzalone will look to build off of Sunday's performance when Detroit returns to action in the NFC divisional round in two weeks.
Anzalone was rather active in his return to the field following a six-game absence with a broken forearm, leading the team with seven takedowns in the contest. The linebacker finished the regular season having produced 63 total tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed over 10 games. With the victory in Week 18, the Lions secured a bye week to open the playoffs, and Anzalone will look to build off of Sunday's performance when Detroit returns to action in the NFC divisional round in two weeks.
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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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Making return in Week 18
Anzalone (forearm) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Vikings.
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Taken off injured reserve
Detroit activated Anzalone (forearm) from injured reserve Saturday.
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Upgrades to full practice
Anzalone (forearm) practiced in full Thursday.
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Could return for Week 18
Anzalone (forearm) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
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Expected to return for playoffs
Anzalone (forearm) is expected to be available for the Lions for the start of the postseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network 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.