Tony Scheffler caught three passes for 37 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' Week 10 loss to the Bears. He's now got touchdowns in back-to-back games. Scheffler has the talent to be an impact fantasy player, but he only plays about 33 percent of the Lions' offensive snaps on a weekly basis. He's not remotely a TE1 in fantasy.

Lions OC Scott Linehan has promised TE Tony Scheffler a "significant role" this week. It's a bit of a homecoming week for Scheffler, who started his career in Denver with the Broncos. Even with a more significant role, Scheffler is merely a situational player behind Brandon Pettigrew. He's just a desperation fantasy play for Week 8.

Tony Scheffler (concussion) is listed as probable for Week 7. He'll return after a one-game absence. Scheffler, who was concussed early in Week 5, was being used infrequently before the injury and had caught just four passes in five appearances. He won't be a fantasy option against Atlanta.

Tony Scheffler (concussion) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. Scheffler's concussion was severe enough that he could still be held out for one more week. He has just four receptions in five games this season.

Tony Scheffler (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Scheffler's concussion was severe and scary. He's unlikely to see the field anytime soon, giving Brandon Pettigrew an extra target or two weekly.

According to the Detroit Free Press, Lions TE Tony Scheffler was sent to the hospital to check for bleeding on his brain following his Week 5 concussion. According to a story written for Deadspin.com by former Scheffler teammate Nate Jackson (who attended the game as a guest of Scheffler's), Scheffler experienced "tingling down the right side of his body" after the hit and "vomited several times." Scheffler was absent from the Lions' locker room all week, and sounds like he could miss multiple games.

The Lions have ruled out TE Tony Scheffler and SLB Justin Durant for Week 6 due to concussions. Durant's concussion is lingering. Scheffler's occurred late in last week's win over the Bears. His absence makes Brandon Pettigrew a confident TE1 play.

Tony Scheffler (concussion) did not participate at Lions practice Thursday. The Lions added Joe Jon Finley earlier Thursday, a sure sign that Scheffler is expected to sit Sunday's game against the Niners out.

Tony Scheffler (concussion) was held out of Lions practice Wednesday. Scheffler probably won't play in Week 6 after suffering his second concussion in as many years. Brandon Pettigrew could get another target or two.

Tony Scheffler left Monday night's game in the third quarter after displaying "concussion-type symptoms." Scheffler caught one pass for 12 yards, taking a hard hit to the neck and back from Brian Urlacher. "We're going to check and see where he is this week," said coach Jim Schwartz. Scheffler has just four receptions through five games this season.