Alex Anzalone Fantasy

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has an excellent matchup in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are by far the most run-heavy team in the NFL, and they present a good opportunity for Anzalone to have a high-tackle game. While Anzalone is known to miss a tackle from time to time, he gets enough opportunities to make up for it. Anzalone made six tackles in Week 1 and seven tackles plus a sack in Week 2. Opponents are averaging 70 team tackles per game against the Falcons.

Sep. 21st • 8:25 AM

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (shoulder) will miss the final three games of the 2021 season, but the Lions don't think his injury is a long-term issue. Detroit officially placed Anzalone on Injured Reserve on Monday after he was injured in the Week 15 upset win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The 27-year-old will end the year with a team-leading 78 tackles (49 solo), one tackle for loss, two QB hits, one interception, seven passes defensed and one sack in 14 starts. Anzalone has a long history of shoulder problems and dislocated his right shoulder three times in a five-season span in college and early in his NFL career. He played just two games in 2019 before having his second shoulder surgery. Before his latest shoulder injury, Anzalone was a defensive captain and was one of the team's most durable players.

Dec. 20th • 9:16 PM