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 #85 Tony Scheffler
 Pos: Tight End
NFL Team: DET
Injury: Probable
Injury Type: concussion
 Experience: 6
College: Western Michigan
Height: 77
Weight: 255
Born: 2/15/1983
 Year  Tm  Gm  Catch  Yds  TDs  Tgt  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum 
PROJDET3741130000
2010DET15453781720001
2009DEN15314162500000
2008DEN13406453-1-101
2007DEN16495495-0001

Summary

Tight End Rank: #33   
Overall: #239

Scheffler saw a bit of a dip in production his second year with the Lions but set a career high with six touchdowns. He was a consistent factor in the red zone for the Lions. Scheffler had 19 fewer receptions than his first with the Lions but still caught 26 passes. It was his lowest reception total since his rookie season. He made some big plays with his receptions, though, averaging 13.3 yards per reception. Scheffler is more than capable at tight end but gets more sporadic work with Brandon Pettigrew the clear starter. Scheffler has three seasons with 40 or more receptions. He 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 12.5 yards per reception average.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Not a bad reserve option in PPR leagues, but outside of those, his value is pretty limited as long as Pettigrew is healthy. His value is up a little after his touchdowns last season but those probably were not the norm going forward. He can get you four or so touchdowns with around 30 catches for 350 or so yards.

Notes

2012-05-16 09:13:11
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.'
Source: KFFL.com
2012-01-04 14:03:13
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.
Source: KFFL.com
2011-11-13 20:43:11
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.
Source: KFFL.com
2011-10-30 20:03:13
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.
Source: KFFL.com
2011-10-21 16:43:09
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.
Source: KFFL.com
2011-10-20 11:53:10
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.
Source: KFFL.com
2011-10-19 23:03:23
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.'
Source: KFFL.com
2011-10-15 23:33:10
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.
Source: KFFL.com
2011-10-13 12:23:09
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.
Source: KFFL.com
2011-10-11 16:33:07
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.
Source: KFFL.com

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