Detroit TE Tony Scheffler Gets Contract Extension

Oct 16, 2010

Former Denver Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler has found comfort in his new home with the Detroit Lions.

Scheffler, who spent his first four seasons with the Broncos before he was traded just before the 2010 NFL Draft in a three-team deal that landed the Broncos a fifth-round draft pick from Philadelphia, has a signed a three-year contract extension with the Lions, his hometown team.

Scheffler, 27, grew up in Chelsea, Michigan, an hour’s drive from Detroit. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Scheffler is tied for fifth among NFL tight ends with 24 catches - impressive considering he is the Lions’ "second" tight end to Brandon Pettigrew, who has 26 receptions.

The new deal includes a $2 million signing bonus which will help compensate Scheffler for the team-favorable $1.176 million salary he received as a tendered restricted free agent.

Fantasy Impact:

Scheffler is a fantasy reserve at the moment, but the Lions are on the rise and if something happens to Pettigrew, his stock would likely climb to the point where he could start some games for fantasy teams. If you happen to have Scheffler in a keeper league, this is good news for his long-term value.

today

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo "plans to play" TNF

Adam Schefter

2 hours ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite his sprained foot, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Guerendo, who is listed as questionable, insists he "feels good," sources said.

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette *if* Guerendo is forced out, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Otherwise, consider the fourth-round rookie a fantasy RB2.

yesterday

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo listed as Questionable for TNF

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 5:33 PM EST

— The 49ers ruled out LT Trent Williams (ankle) and S Malik Mustapha (chest), but RB Isaac Guerendo (foot) is questionable. So is Dre Greenlaw, who was full today.
— The Rams ruled out TE Tyler Higbee (knee) and Cobie Durant (chest).

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Rams WRs Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington Questionable for TNF

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:30 PM EST

Rams are listing WR Demarcus Robinson (shoulder), WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder), and TE Davis Allen (shoulder) as questionable for Thursday night’s game versus the 49ers.

Related Players: Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

This doesn't really impact Nacua or Kupp either way, but Atwell could log a little extra work here. Consider him a very deep league WR5.