The Detroit Lions destroyed the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11, 52-6, however they did lose a frontrunner on the defensive facet of the ball. After the win, Lions head coach Dan Campbell instructed reporters that linebacker Alex Anzalone will miss 6 to eight weeks with a damaged forearm, per NFL Media.
Anzalone broke his left forearm whereas making an attempt to make a deal with on Jaguars operating again Travis Etienne Jr. within the second quarter. Previous to leaving the competition, Anzalone recorded 5 complete tackles and one deal with for loss.
Thanks everybody for the nicely needs! As an athlete, a number of instances you suppose “Why did this need to occur?” However I like to consider all of the numerous reps one thing dangerous didn’t occur. I’m past blessed! I’ll be again very quickly, contemporary legs and all
— Alex Anzalone (@AlexAnzalone34) November 17, 2024
Anzalone entered Week 11 because the Lions’ second-leading tackler behind fellow linebacker Jack Campbell with 51 takedowns to associate with 1.0 sack, 6.0 tackles for loss and 4 passes defensed. The 30-year-old is in his fourth season with the Lions after spending his first 4 seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
There are seven weeks remaining within the NFL common season, so Anzalone might probably return for a Lions playoff run. However this Detroit protection will definitely miss him over the subsequent month or so. The Lions are off to their finest begin by way of 10 video games since 1934, which was their first season in Detroit. The eight straight video games the Lions have now received can also be their longest win streak since 1934.
