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Tight End Rank: #33
Overall: #239
Scheffler's move to Detroit didn't spark a career season, but he got his chances as the No. 2 tight end for the Lions. Scheffler actually had the second highest reception total of his career, catching 45 passes. His yardage totals were down, though, finishing with fewer than 400 yards for the first time since his rookie seasons. Scheffler has three seasons with 40 or more receptions. He'll continue to serve a backup role for the Lions as the No. 2 tight end behind Brandon Pettigrew. Scheffler has big-play ability at the tight end position. He is a great athlete with good speed and the ability to make plays after the catch. Scheffler is a tough cover over the middle as evident by his career 12.4 yards per reception average.
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Not a bad reserve option in PPR leagues, but outside of those, his value is pretty limited as long as Pettigrew is healthy. Scheffler won't find the end zone much (one touchdown last season), but can get you around 40 receptions for 400 or so yards. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler said he is not worried about losing time to rookie WR Ryan Broyles. Scheffler frequently played in the slot in the team's two-tight end personnel groupings last season, but Broyles has the skill-set to make plays from the slot as well. 'It's one of those things in the NFL where you learn to take care of your business and, as long as I do my job, I'm not really concerned with how he (Broyles) fits in,' Scheffler said. 'I'll help him out. We'll do a lot of similar stuff, so it's fun to have him. He's a great athlete and shoot, he's one of the best college wide receivers that ever played.' |
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| Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said RB Kevin Smith and TE Tony Scheffler were fine after their collision and were able to finish practice Wednesday, Jan. 4. |
| Fantasy Impact: Good to hear. Initial reports made the injuries sound pretty serious. They should be fine going forward. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler had three grabs for 37 yards and a touchdown in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Scheffler has touchdowns in back-to-back games for the second time this season. |
| Fantasy Impact: He is worth a look as a spot starter but his production will be sporadic. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler had three receptions for 38 yards and a score in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos. It Scheffler's first trip to the end zone since scoring in each of his first two games this season. |
| Fantasy Impact: He is a risky fantasy play but worth some spot starts in his current role. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler (concussion), OT Gosder Cherilus (knee), LB Justin Durant (concussion) and CB Chris Houston (back) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 21. All four are listed as probable for Week 7 and are expected to play. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler (concussion) took part in practice periods open to the media Thursday, Oct. 20. Scheffler passed an initial round of concussion tests Wednesday, Oct. 19, and must pass a further round of tests before being cleared for game action. |
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| Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Wednesday, Oct. 19, that the team has not given any consideration to putting RB Jahvid Best (concussion), LB Justin Durant (concussion) or TE Tony Scheffler (concussion) on season-ending Injured Reserve. 'No, we're going to get those guys back as soon as we can, as soon as they pass all their tests and everything like that,' Schwartz said. 'We feel good about those guys.' |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler (concussion), who has been ruled out for the Week 6 game against the San Francisco 49ers, was taken to the hospital last week and checked for bleeding on his brain after suffering a concussion in the Week 5 game against the Chicago Bears. He underwent a CT scan at the hospital to see if there was bleeding on his brain. The good news is that there was no bleeding. |
| Fantasy Impact: He suffered a serious concussion, though, and could miss some a lot of time. Stay tuned. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler (concussion) appears unlikely to play in Week 6. Scheffler has yet to pass the concussion tests required for him to return to action. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 5 against the Chicago Bears Monday, Oct. 11, and he will be monitored throughout the week. Scheffler will have to pass a concussion test before he returns to practice. |
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Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
Injury Concern.
Sleeper.