The Detroit Lions are missing several key players entering their Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers, but there is a chance some of them could return during the playoffs. Here's a look at who the Lions are hoping to get back,

The Lions have just under 20 players on injured reserve, including starters like defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, defensive tackle Alim McNeill and cornerback Carlton Davis III. Detroit is starting to get some players back like Ifeatu Melifonwu and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, plus linebacker Alex Anzalone is nearing a return.