The rookie QB has made an impression on some of the team's most respected players of the past and restored hope to a starved franchise.

The Lions’ defense struggled at times down the stretch due to injuries to Anzalone and a host of other starters, including Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Malcolm Rodriguez and Derrick Barnes. But shined in its finale and Anzalone’s return, holding a 14-win Vikings team out of the end zone.

The Washington Commanders head into Saturday's game against the Lions with a key player who could be reason they pull the shocking upset