Next Game
Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
-
1:59Christmas Day Best Bets: Best NFL Wager
-
1:09NFL Christmas Storylines: Lions Likely To Miss Playoffs
-
3:04Christmas Wish List: Lions at Vikings
-
2:32NFL Week 17 Picks: Lions at Vikings (Christmas)
-
1:21NFL News & Notes: Metcalf Suspended 2 Games After Fan Altercation
-
1:32Lions Lose After Final Play Ruled Offensive Pass Interference
-
6:08Suspension Likely Coming For DK Metcalf Who Punched Fan
-
1:55Lions Playoff Chances Crater To 5 % With Loss
-
1:53Jonathan Jones Reacts to and Breaks Down DK Metcalf Incident
-
0:47Aaron Rodgers Stands Strong in the Pocket, Leads Steelers to Win Over Lions
-
0:44Detroit Held to 15 Yards Rushing at Home
-
1:34MUST SEE: Steelers Escape Detroit With A Win After Wild Ending
-
1:04Lions Lose Back-To-Back Games for 1st Time Since 2022
-
1:51Bryant McFadden Says the Steelers Are 'Ready for the Playoffs'
-
0:17MUST-SEE: Penalty negates Lions' game-winning touchdown as time expires against Steelers
-
0:21'THERE HE GOES:' Steelers RB Jaylen Warren breaks through Lions defense for long TD run
-
0:26MIRACLE IN MOTOWN: Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes must-see catch and run for TD vs. Lions
-
0:11'WHAT A CATCH!' Isaac TeSlaa puts charge into Detroit crowd, takes big hit to secure TD grab vs. Steelers
-
1:53Bears Push Towards First NFC North Title Since 2018
-
1:57Playoffs or La Playa: Detroit Lions (8-6)
Content on this page may include affiliate links. If you click and sign up/place a wager, we may receive compensation at no cost to you.
2025 Defensive
| STATS |
CMB
Total Tackles
|
SCK
Sacks
|
FUM
Forced Fumbles
|
INT
Interceptions
|
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 92 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Alex Anzalone News
-
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Eight tackles in Week 16 loss
Anzalone recorded eight tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup in Detroit's loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Anzalone has started all 15 games this season and has produced 92 tackles (50 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and nine pass breakups, including one interception, on 98 percent of the defensive snaps.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Upgrades to full Thursday
Anzalone (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Anzalone was unable to practice Wednesday due to an illness, but he is now cleared of any injury designation a day later after turning in a full session Thursday. Anzalone is thus on target to suit up against the Rams, where he will likely continue his season-long streak of logging at least an 88 percent snap share.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Sidelined by illness
Anzalone (illness) did not practice Wednesday.
Anzalone has been a key part of the Detroit defense all season, playing nearly 100 percent of snaps. There's currently no indication that the illness will jeopardize his status for a Week 15 matchup against the Rams.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Big factor in coverage
Anzalone recorded seven tackles (four solo) and three passes defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Anzalone had a strong all-around performance in Thursday's win, logging at least seven stops for the second consecutive contest. He also had a good day in coverage, breaking up three total passes, two of which were intended for Dallas tight ends. Anzalone is having a very strong season in coverage, as his seven passes defensed matches the career high he set in 2021.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Makes nine tackles in defeat
Anzalone finished with nine tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Packers.
The linebacker also played on all 62 defensive snaps. Anzalone has played on at least 88 percent of the defensive snaps in every game this season, recording 72 tackles (40 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four pass breakups, including an interception.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Decent showing in overtime win
Anzalone recorded six tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 34-27 overtime win versus the Giants.
Anzalone has now posted at least six tackles in three of his last four games, but one might have assumed he would collect more in a game where he played a season-high 74 defensive snaps. His per-snap tackle production is at its lowest level this season since before he joined the Lions back in 2021, keeping him out of the IDP picture in most formats despite his large role.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Registers six stops vs. Eagles
Anzalone registered six tackles (four solo) during the Lions' 16-9 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Anzalone finished Sunday's game in a three-way tie for the second most tackles on the Lions behind Jack Campbell (15). Anzalone's streak of playing every single defensive snap ended at seven games in Week 11, but the veteran linebacker is still having a productive season and has logged at least five tackles in four of his last five games. The 2017 third-rounder is up to 57 tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four pass defenses (one interception) through 10 regular-season games.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Productive in win
Anzalone recorded five tackles (three solo) during Detroit's win over the Commanders on Sunday.
Anzalone's solid season continues, as he's now racked up at least four tackles in all but one game played. The 31-year-old will look to keep producing when the Lions take on the Eagles in Week 11.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Logs four stops in Week 7 victory
Anzalone totaled four tackles (three solo) Sunday in a 24-9 win against the Buccaneers.
Anzalone was quiet from a statistical perspective after racking up a season-high 12 stops in Week 6. However, he logged 100 percent of Detroit's defensive snaps for the sixth time through seven games this year. Anzalone has 39 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and four defensed passes (including an interception) on the campaign.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Racks up 12 stops Sunday
Anzalone tallied 12 tackles (seven solo) in a Week 6 loss to Kansas City on Sunday.
Anzalone finished as Detroit's leading tackler in the contest. He not only posted a season-high figure in stops, he doubled his previous top mark. Through six weeks, Anzalone has 35 tackles (including 1.5 sacks) and four defensed passes, including an interception.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Nabs a pick in win
Anzalone recorded three tackles (two solo) and three passes defensed including an interception during Sunday's 37-24 win at Cincinnati.
Anzalone's three tackles marked his lowest total of the season, but he made his day memorable anyway when he undercut a Jake Browning pass intended for Mike Gesicki to post his first interception since 2022. He should again stay on the field for every defensive snap he can handle in Week 6 at Kansas City.
... See More ... See Less -
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Secures sack in Week 4
Anzalone recorded six total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Browns.
Anzalone finished tied for second on the team in takedowns, while also getting to quarterback Joe Flacco in the third quarter. The linebacker has now compiled 20 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and a pass defensed over four games this season.
... See More ... See Less -
-
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Returns to field
Anzalone (hamstring) returned to practice Saturday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
In addition to his hamstring injury, Anzalone wants a contract extension as he heads into the final season of his three-year, $18.75 million contract. The 30-year-old linebacker looks ready to play regardless, and he's set to start at outside linebacker in 2025. Last season, Anzalone posted 63 tackles (43 solo), five pass breakups and 1.0 sacks over 10 regular-season games.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
Lions' Alex Anzalone: Sidelined by hamstring injury
Anzalone (hamstring) isn't practicing Monday, Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News reports.
Anzalone's locked in as a starter when healthy, but he's back on the mend again in training camp after being limited to 10 regular-season appearances in 2024 by a broken forearm. Detroit will likely take a cautious approach with this new soft-tissue injury for Anzalone, who has 395 tackles over the past four regular seasons with the Lions.
... See More ... See Less -
Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 234 lbs |
| Birthplace: Reading, PA |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Florida |
| Experience: 9 |