The Detroit Lions are getting a big piece of their defense back for the upcoming showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

Lions coach Dan Campbell said on WXYT-FM (97.1) on Wednesday, Oct. 16, that defensive tackle Alim McNeill will play Monday night against the team with the best record in the NFL.

"Barring something happening this week, Alim’s fricking playing, man," Campbell said on the "Costa & Jansen with Heather" show.

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