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2024 Fantasy Stats
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2@ARI
Loss, 10-41
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3SF
Win, 27-24
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4@CHI
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5GB
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7LV
Win, 20-15
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8MIN
Win, 30-20
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9@SEA
Win, 26-20
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10MIA
Loss, 15-23
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11@NE
Win, 28-22
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12PHI
Loss, 20-37
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13@NO
Win, 21-14
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14BUF
Win, 44-42
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15@SF
Win, 12-6
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16@NYJ
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17ARI
Sat 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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18SEA
TBDGet Tickets
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2024 Fantasy Stats
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2@ARI,
L 10-41
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3SF,
W 27-24
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4@CHI,
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5GB,
L 19-24
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6Bye-----0.00
7LV,
W 20-15
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8MIN,
W 30-20
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9@SEA,
W 26-20
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10MIA,
L 15-23
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11@NE,
W 28-22
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12PHI,
L 20-37
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13@NO,
W 21-14
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14BUF,
W 44-42
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15@SF,
W 12-6
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16@NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17ARI,
Sat 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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18SEA,
TBDGet Tickets
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News

  • Joins Rams' practice squad

    The Rams signed Cephus to their practice squad Wednesday.

    Analysis: Cephus failed to make the Texans' initial 53-man roster in late August, but he's found a new opportunity in Los Angeles. The veteran wideout's most recent in-game action came with the Lions in 2022, when he caught two passes for 15 yards across four contests. Cephus has a chance to be elevated to the Rams' active roster at some point, with Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) both expected to miss significant time.

    Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Texans

    The Texans waived Cephus on Tuesday.

    Analysis: After being waived by the Bills in May, Cephus caught on with the Texans in mid-July before the start of training camp. He had been competing for a depth spot at wide receiver, and across four preseason games, he registered six catches on 10 targets for 40 yards. The 2020 fifth-round pick should garner some interest from teams in need of a wide receiver either on the active roster or practice squad.

    Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands in Houston

    Cephus agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Cephus spent time in Buffalo earlier this offseason, but he was cut by the Bills prior to the 2024 NFL Draft. The 2020 fifth-round pick briefly flashed during his time in Detroit, but he was then suspended the entire 2023 season for violating the league's gambling policy. Now, Cephus will compete for a depth role in Houston's crowded WR room, with all of Robert Woods, Noah Brown, John Metchie, Ben Skowronek and Xavier Hutchinson vying for end-of-roster gigs. At best, Cephus will likely be…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 16 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Time up in Buffalo

    The Bills waived Cephus on Thursday.

    Analysis: Cephus landed with Buffalo back in April after having missed the entire 2023 season for violating the league's gambling policy. Now, the 2020 fifth-round pick will have to search for a chance to reignite his career with another club. He suited up for 22 regular-season games with the Lions from 2020-22.

    Published: Thu, May 16 at 6:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Released by Lions

    The Lions have released Cephus (foot), NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: The move follows news that Cephus has been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy. Per the report, Cephus can reapply for reinstatement after the conclusion of the 2023 season. The 2020 fifth-rounder is coming off a 2022 campaign in which a foot injury limited him to four games with Detroit, during which he caught two passes for 15 yards.

    Published: Fri, Apr 21 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return in 2022

    Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Wednesday that Cephus (foot) won't be activated and will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the 2022 season, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    Analysis: After being designated to return from IR on Dec. 7, Cephus' 21-day window will come to a close without the receiver regaining a spot on the 53-man roster. He appeared in four contests prior to landing on IR and will finish the 2022 campaign with two catches for 15 yards.

    Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to practice

    Detroit designated Cephus (foot) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: The transaction opens up a 21-day window in which Cephus can be evaluated in practice before Detroit would have to add him back to the 53-man roster. Once he's ready to play, the 2020 fifth-round selection should work sparingly in the slot behind Amon-Ra St. Brown.

    Published: Wed, Dec 7 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sent to IR

    The Lions placed Cephus (foot) on injured reserve Saturday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Cephus hurt his foot in last week's game against the Seahawks. He'll need to miss at least four games while on IR, but it's uncertain how soon he could be activated since Jameson Williams (knee) is expected to be ready to play in November.

    Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 5

    Cephus (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Cephus suffered the foot injury during the team's Week 4 loss to the Seahawks and was unable to practice ahead of Week 5, so his lack of availability for Sunday isn't surprising. DJ Chark (ankle) has also been ruled out, while Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Josh Reynolds (ankle) are questionable, so the Lions may be extremely limited at wideout for a second straight game, which should once again be beneficial for T.J. Hockenson.

    Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice again

    Cephus (foot) did not practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Cephus following up his DNP on Wednesday with another one Thursday leaves his availability for Sunday against the Patriots in serious doubt. The third-year wideout left Week 4's loss to the Seahawks early with the injury after catching two of three targets for 15 yards. The Lions' receiver corps is banged up across the board, with Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy the only wideouts not carrying an injury designation at the moment.

    Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 11:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Wednesday

    Cephus (foot) did not participate during the Lions' practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Cephus caught two of three targets for 15 yards before suffering a foot injury that sidelined him for the remainder of Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. While the exact nature and severity of this injury are still unclear, the wideout's inability to suit up during the first practice of Week 5 is a discouraging sign for his availability. If Cephus' status does not improve Thursday or Friday, then Tom Kennedy, who was signed from the practice squad Wednesday, could see increased usage in Detroit's…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Cephus (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Cephus had an increased role to begin Sunday's matchup since Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) were both out. However, Cephus tallied just two receptions for 15 yards prior to his departure. Tom Kennedy and Maurice Alexander should see increased opportunities for the Lions down the stretch.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with injury

    Cephus left Sunday's game with the Seahawks early with a foot injury.

    Analysis: Cephus was playing an increased role with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and DJ Chark (ankle) both out with injuries. The third-year receiver had hauled in two passes for 15 yards before exiting. While he is out, Tom Kennedy and Maurice Alexander will likely see extra opportunities.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees just two offensive snaps

    Cephus logged two offensive snaps but did not have a target during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: Cephus and Kalif Raymond only saw a handful of snaps behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark and Josh Reynolds. Within an offense that will also feed its running backs and tight ends in the passing game, Cephus figures to remain far off the fantasy radar while everyone is healthy.

    Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 5:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticks in Detroit

    Cephus remains on the Lions' initial 53-man roster following Tuesday's cutdown deadline, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: The Lions kept only five receivers in the continued absence of rookie first-round pick Jameson Williams (knee), but Cephus will be sticking around despite missing most of the summer with an undisclosed leg injury. However, as nothing more than the No. 4 or 5 receiver in an offense that will feed targets to its starting tight end and running back, Cephus is a much longer shot for fantasy relevance this year than he was out of the gate in 2021.

    Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 6:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Touchdown in preseason finale

    Cephus caught one of three targets for five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 19-9 loss to the Steelers.

    Analysis: Cephus made his preseason debut after missing most of the summer with an undisclosed leg injury. While he didn't earn many targets despite playing into the fourth quarter, he did well to get open for a touchdown on a broken play at the end of the game. Considering the Lions kept up to seven receivers on the roster last year, Cephus seems to have good odds of surviving cuts this week, especially with Jameson Williams (knee) on the PUP list.

    Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for preseason debut

    Cephus will make his preseason debut Sunday against the Steelers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Cephus suffered an undisclosed leg injury during the first week of training camp and didn't return to practice until this past week. While Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond have secured the No. 3 and 4 roles, respectively, at receiver in his absence, Cephus could make a case for the No. 5 role if he can outperform the likes of Tom Kennedy and Trinity Benson on Sunday. However, regardless of how things shake out, the looming return of Jameson Williams (knee) figures to push all of these guys down…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains sidelined

    Cephus (leg) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.

    Analysis: Cephus went down with an unspecified leg injury during the start of training camp, and it doesn't sound like he has made it back to the field yet. This extended delay has been bad news for his odds of sticking around in a suddenly crowded Detroit receiver room, let alone pushing Josh Reynolds for the No. 3 role at receiver while Jameson Williams (knee) returns to full health. It hasn't helped that Cephus' absence opened snaps for Tom Kennedy to put together a highly productive preseason. If…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures leg, should be OK

    Head coach Dan Campbell doesn't think the leg injury Cephus suffered in Tuesday's practice is serious, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. "[Cephus] will be down for we feel like a short period of time, but I think he's going to be OK," Campbell said.

    Analysis: Cephus was helped off the practice field Tuesday, slowing his momentum in what's otherwise been a strong offseason by all accounts. The 2020 fifth-round pick missed most of last season with a broken collarbone, then saw the Lions add DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee) to their receiving corps this spring. Still, there's an opportunity for Cephus to win the third or fourth receiver spot to start the season, especially with Williams unlikely to be available following his ACL tear in January,

    Published: Wed, Aug 3 at 6:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Facing added competition

    Cephus is facing added competition for snaps after the offseason acquisitions of DJ Chark and Jameson Williams (knee), Nick Baumgardner and Chris Burke of The Athletic report.

    Analysis: After Tyrell Williams went down in Week 1 and before Cephus broke his collarbone in Week 5, the Wisconsin product had a large role that commanded at least 70 percent of the offensive snaps per game. However, the 6-foot-4 Chark seemingly fits the mold that Detroit has been looking for at "X" receiver, and Detroit traded up in the first round to add another promising perimeter receiver in Williams. With Amon-Ra St. Brown locked into the slot role, Cephus seems no higher than No. 4 or 5 on the…read more

    Published: Fri, May 6 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Candidate for key role in 2022

    Lions wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El spoke highly of Cephus (collarbone) when discussing Detroit's search for a true No. 1 option to handle the X role on the outside, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports. "I feel like Q was really taking some strides before he got hurt," Randle El said last week at the Senior Bowl. "You see flashes in Q for sure because Q just has this unbelievable - like he can get off the field and jump. Being able to just put it up (to him) and make a play. You see him go up one hand and be able to come down with it."

    Analysis: The Lions are well-stocked with short-range weaponry but are lacking in downfield targets, especially with Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond set to become unrestricted free agents. However, Cephus clearly impressed his coaches when healthy last season, and it seems like he could have a chance to claim a starting role in 2022. While it's possible that a large offseason investment via the draft or free agency could prevent that from happening, Cephus at least seems likely to be a key part of the…read more

    Published: Tue, Feb 8 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to injured reserve

    Cephus (collarbone) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and reverted to injured reserve, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Cephus shifted to the COVID-19 list last week but has been cleared to report to the team facility after his symptoms improved during his time in quarantine. The 23-year-old will spend the rest of the season rehabbing after undergoing surgery in October to address a broken collarbone.

    Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 7:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to COVID list

    Cephus (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

    Analysis: Cephus was already on IR and ruled out for the season with a broken collarbone, which he suffered in the Lions' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. The second-year wideout finished his season with 15 receptions on 22 targets for 204 yards and a touchdown across 5 games.

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 6:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shifts to IR

    Cephus (collarbone) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

    Analysis: The transaction was fully expected after Cephus sustained a broken collarbone in the team's Week 5 loss to the Vikings. The injury will likely sideline the wideout for the remainder of the season, leaving an already weak Lions receiving corps in dire shape as Tyrell Williams (concussion) is expected to spend at least another week on IR. Detroit appears set to head into Sunday's game against the Bengals with Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond and KhaDarel Hodge as its top wideouts.

    Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely done for season

    Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday that Cephus likely will miss the rest of the season after the receiver sustained a broken collarbone in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Vikings, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Cephus is slated to undergo surgery to address the injury, which typically entails a three-month recovery. While that timeline theoretically gives Cephus a chance to make it back for Week 18 in early January, the 0-5 Lions aren't expected to be in playoff contention and most likely won't be looking to activate the second-year wideout. Through five games, Cephus had been one of the better producers in a weak Detroit pass-catching group, notching 15 receptions…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Diagnosed with broken collarbone

    Cephus suffered a broken collarbone in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Cephus will miss extended time due to his injury, and he could be sidelined for the remainder of the season. Tyrell Williams (concussion) should take on a larger role once he returns from injured reserve, while Kalif Raymond, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Trinity Benson also will have the opportunity to carve out additional snaps while Cephus is out.

    Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 9:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Injury 'doesn't look good'

    Coach Dan Campbell said after Sunday's 19-17 loss at Minnesota that Cephus has a shoulder or clavicle injury that "doesn't look good," Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Lions will do their due diligence and evaluate Cephus' health concern to figure out the nature of the injury, but a clavicle issue could require surgery and potentially be season-ending. With Tyrell Williams (concussion) already on injured reserve, the team is getting woefully thin at wide receiver. Currently, Kalif Raymond, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Trinity Benson, KhaDarel Hodge and Tom Kennedy are the healthy and available players at the position on the active roster.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not returning Sunday

    Cephus (shoulder) was ruled out of Sunday's game in Minnesota.

    Analysis: A shoulder injury was the impetus for the Lions' decision to keep Cephus on the sideline for the rest of Week 5. He'll join Tyrell Williams (concussion, IR) as wide receivers unavailable to Detroit's offense, leaving Kalif Raymond, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Trinity Benson and KhaDarel Hodge to man the position.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up shoulder injury

    Cephus injured his shoulder during the first half of Sunday's game at Minnesota.

    Analysis: Prior to his departure, Cephus gathered in all three targets for 38 yards. With Tyrell Williams (concussion) on injured reserve, the Lions currently are down to Kalif Raymond, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Trinity Benson and KhaDarel Hodge as active wide receivers.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Career-high 83 receiving yards

    Cephus caught four of five targets for 83 yards during Sunday's 24-14 loss to Chicago.

    Analysis: After matching his previous career-high in receiving yards in Week 2, Cephus topped that mark Sunday while looking like Detroit's most competent wide receiver in the absence of Tyrell Williams (concussion). He could have had a bigger day, but Jared Goff wasn't able to find him open on at least two occasions. With Williams on the shelf for at least one more game, Cephus' emergence could continue in Week 5 against the Vikings.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch against Ravens

    Cephus secured his only target for eight yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Cephus drew a pass interference penalty on a second pass that was sent his way, but he and most other Lions receivers took a backseat to Kalif Raymond, who was the lone receiver in the starting lineup and ultimately saw a team-leading 10 targets. It was a disappointing but not totally surprising result for Cephus investors who may have been trying to take advantage of the receiver's ascent into a key role with Tyrell Williams (concussion) on IR. However, with Williams set to miss at least the…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Primed for extended run as starter

    Cephus is expected to draw his second straight start Sunday against the Ravens after the Lions placed Tyrell Williams (concussion) on injured reserve Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Cephus has served as the primary replacement for Williams on the perimeter after the latter entered the concussion protocol upon taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from the 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt in the Lions' Week 1 loss. After producing a 3-12-1 line on six targets in the season opener, Cephus found the end zone again in the Week 2 loss to the Packers while hauling in four of seven targets for 63 yards. Tight end T.J. Hockenson still looks like the Lions' top priority in the passing game, but…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores in second straight

    Cephus caught four of seven targets for 63 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 35-17 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Cephus started the evening with an impressive 46-yard gain on third down to extend Detroit's opening drive, which he actually capped with a wide-open, five-yard touchdown thanks to a defensive miscommunication later on. Although he only had a couple grabs afterward, Cephus trailed only tight end T.J. Hockenson in each major receiving category for the Lions, scoring in consecutive games to begin the season to boot. Whether teammate Tyrell Williams (concussion) returns for Week 3's matchup versus…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits pay dirt

    Cephus caught three of seven targets for 12 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 41-33 loss to San Francisco. He also secured a two-point conversion.

    Analysis: While it's not ideal to average less than two yards per target, Cephus was still one of the bright spots of the Lions offense Sunday. Not only did he make a tough catch on the sideline on a less-than-perfect pass from Jared Goff, Cephus also boxed out a defender for a short touchdown on the goal line before hauling in a two-point conversion at the very edge of the end zone in the fourth quarter. However, it should be noted that the Wisconsin product might not have received as many opportunities…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone Friday

    Cephus caught all three of his targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: The second-year receiver caught a 15-yard strike from Tim Boyle late in the first quarter for Detroit's first points of the night. Cephus missed time earlier in camp with a head injury but he looked good Friday, and while his roster spot seems secure, he could be making a late push for a bigger role in Week 1 against San Francisco.

    Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes preseason debut

    Cephus caught two of three targets for 15 yards during Saturday's preseason loss to Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Cephus looked healthy after missing the preseason opener with a head injury. While he's no higher than No. 5 on the depth chart now that Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond seem established under Detroit's top duo of Tyrell Williams and Breshad Perriman, Cephus at least appears to be in no danger of losing his roster spot considering he only remained in Saturday's game as long as Perriman and St. Brown did (Williams and Raymond weren't active). As such, it seems unlikely that the Wisconsin…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 8:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Mixes back into practice

    Cephus (head) returned to practice Monday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Cephus was away from the field for more than a week due to a head injury suffered in practice Aug. 7. As a result, he missed Friday's exhibition opener against the Bills. In his return, Cephus caught a touchdown during a 7-on-7 drill in the red zone and will look to make an impression as part of a receiving corps that's currently down Breshad Perriman (hip) and Kalif Raymond (undisclosed).

    Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with head injury

    Cephus missed practice with a head injury over the weekend, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Coach Dan Campbell said Cephus bumped his head, so continued absences from practice would hint at a concussion. The second-year pro mostly has worked with the second-string offense in training camp, but projected starters Tyrell Williams (groin) and Breshad Perriman (hip) also are banged up at the moment, so Cephus could see more reps with the first team if he returns to practice soon.

    Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 8:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Chance to claim starting role

    Cephus should have an opportunity to be a starting outside receiver this season, Nick Baumgardner and Chris Burke of the Athletic report.

    Analysis: The offseason has gone about as well as possible for Cephus's potential usage in 2021, as every other wideout who caught a pass in a Lions jersey last season is gone and Detroit only replaced them with a pair of relatively low-cost veterans plus a fourth-round draft pick in Amon-Ra St. Brown. While going from Matthew Stafford to Jared Goff at quarterback is a downgrade, Cephus ultimately seems primed to top the 365 total offensive snaps he logged as a rookie.

    Published: Mon, May 3 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets competition for snaps

    Cephus has new competition at wide receiver after Detroit signed Breshad Perriman and Tyrell Williams to replace Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    Analysis: Despite the overhaul at the position, Cephus still seems like the future of the Lions wideout corps, considering both Williams and Perriman are only signed to one-year deals. Meanwhile, no other notable Lions wideout is under contract beyond 2021 besides Cephus. However, given this "band-aid" approach Detroit appears to be taking to wide receiver this offseason, the team may be planning on using the draft to add pass catchers, perhaps as early as the No. 7 overall pick. Should Detroit…read more

    Published: Wed, Mar 31 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches touchdown in season finale

    Cephus caught two of three targets for 51 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 37-35 loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: Without anything to play for in a second straight game, Detroit finally chose to give Cephus (32 snaps) more run than veterans Mohamed Sanu (27) and Danny Amendola (24) after failing to do so Week 16. While Cephus wasn't needed to do much with Marvin Jones going off for 180 yards and two touchdowns, the rookie made his mark with a 20-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, showcasing the downfield ability that helped Cephus to a team-high 17.5 yards per reception in 2020. However,…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two targets in meaningless game

    Cephus caught one of two targets for nine yards during Saturday's 47-7 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Despite getting eliminated from playoff contention last week and falling behind 34 points at halftime, the Lions again decided to have Cephus finish fourth in playing time behind three 30-plus-year-old receivers who aren't under contract beyond this season. Knowing we can't rely upon Detroit to maximize the rookie's playing time in meaningless games, Cephus is nothing more than a dart throw Week 17 against a Vikings defense that has allowed the seventh-most yards per pass attempt since Week 8.…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes another big play

    Cephus caught one of three targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 46-25 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Clearly running behind Marvin Jones but not trailing Mohamed Sanu and Danny Amendola by much, Cephus has shown some flashes during the continued absence of Kenny Golladay (hip). Combined with the fact that none of the four aforementioned names are under contract beyond this season and Detroit has no chance of making the playoffs, it will be interesting to see if the Lions feature Cephus a little more during the final two games of the regular season. However, fantasy owners should keep in mind…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snags two more catches

    Cephus caught both his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 31-24 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: Cephus (33 snaps) again saw just as much playing time as Danny Amendola (35) but less than Marvin Jones (60) and Mohamed Sanu (41). However, the rookie wasn't able to make a big play in this one. Should Matthew Stafford (ribs) miss time or Kenny Golladay (hip) return to action, Cephus will be especially hard to trust as a fantasy option in Week 15 against the Titans.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Collects first career TD

    Cephus hauled in two of four targets for 63 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-30 win against the Bears.

    Analysis: The rookie from Wisconsin snuck by 2018 All-Pro Kyle Fuller for his first career NFL touchdown, laying out at the pylon to secure a 49-yard strike from Matthew Stafford. Though Cephus has just two outings of more than 50 receiving yards over nine appearances this season, it's notable that four targets against the Bears counted for his most in a game since the season opener against Chicago. He may continue to hold a role in the offense Week 14 against the Packers' 15th-ranked defense, especially…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back practicing with team

    Cephus (non-injury related) rejoined the Lions for practice Friday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Cephus was excused from the Lions' first two Week 13 practices for an unspecified reason, but his return to work Friday sets the stage for him to be available Sunday in Chicago. With top wideout Kenny Golladay (hip) seemingly trending toward another absence, Cephus should be active for the contest as a depth option at receiver.

    Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Thursday

    Cephus (non-injury related) didn't practice Thursday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Cephus has yet to get on the field this week with what's been called 'not injury related' on Lions practice reports. He's otherwise healthy, so if he's able to return to practice Friday, he'll be in a position to be a part of a receiving corps that may be without Kenny Golladay (hip) again Sunday in Chicago.

    Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice for unknown reason

    Cephus (undisclosed) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: The exact reason for Cephus' absence wasn't provided. Cephus caught two passes in last week's loss to Houston, coming one catch short of his season high. Since the depth wideout isn't dealing with an injury, he should suit up Sunday in Chicago if he's able to return to practice before then.

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches two passes

    Cephus caught two of two passes for 27 yards during Thursday's 41-25 loss to Houston.

    Analysis: Each of Cephus, Jamal Agnew and Marvin Hall saw extra playing time in the absence of Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip), but none of them capitalized on the favorable matchup against Houston. While it's not clear if Golladay or Amendola could return in Week 13, either way, Cephus probably won't have enough usage to be fantasy relevant.

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could start this week

    Cephus should have a large role in the Detroit offense with both Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip) ruled out for Sunday's game in Carolina, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    Analysis: With Golladay out the past two weeks, Cephus played 41 and 51 percent of snaps on offense, catching three of four targets for 41 yards. He should see more playing time now that Amendola is joining Golladay on the inactive list, but Marvin Jones and TE T.J. Hockenson are the safer bets to see targets from Matthew Stafford. It'll likely be Jones, Cephus and Marvin Hall as the regular grouping for three-wide formations, with Jamal Agnew potentially mixing in as well.

    Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches one pass against Washington

    Cephus caught one of two targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win over Washington.

    Analysis: No receiver other than Marvin Jones saw more than four targets on a day the Lions were able to move the ball through running back D'Andre Swift. However, with Danny Amendola (hip) now likely joining Kenny Golladay (hip) and Jamal Agnew (hip) on the injury report, it's possible Cephus could serve as a top-three receiver for Detroit in Week 11 against Carolina. How involved Cephus's teammates are in practice this week will be telling in how big of a role the Wisconsin product may play.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two targets without Golladay

    Cephus caught both of his targets for 31 yards during Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Unlike Week 1 when Cephus saw 10 targets and 79 percent of the playing time in the absence of Kenny Golladay (hip), this time he saw 41 percent of the playing time and was an afterthought behind Marvin Jones, Danny Amendola and Marvin Hall. While not many receivers command double-digit targets on a weekly basis anyway, Cephus seems especially unlikely to even see the playing time that could allow for a return to that kind of volume unless another receiver joins Golladay on the sidelines.

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch once again

    Cephus (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Colts.

    Analysis: Cephus will sit out a third straight game as a healthy scratch. He's all of a sudden buried on the depth chart after being targeted 13 times over his first two NFL games when Kenny Golladay was out of the lineup. Golladay, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola are all healthy and prepared to take on large workloads Sunday, leaving Cephus on the outside looking in. The fifth-round pick will need to keep developing before securing consistent playing time.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Healthy scratch against Jaguars

    Cephus (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Cephus attracted 13 combined targets Weeks 1 and 2, including a gargantuan 10 targets during the season-opening loss to Chicago, but his offensive involvement has completely fallen by the wayside with the return of Kenny Golladay to the lineup. The reigning Pro Bowl wideout sat out Detroit's first two contests of the year because of a hamstring injury, but with that issue having been cleared upon Golladay's Sept. 27 return against Arizona, Cephus has been relegated to a healthy-scratch…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • No targets against Saints

    Cephus recorded no targets or receptions during Sunday's 35-29 loss to New Orleans.

    Analysis: The 2020 fifth-round pick from Wisconsin played over 65 percent of the offensive snaps Weeks 1 and 2 while Pro Bowl wideout Kenny Golladay missed time with a hamstring injury. In those contests Cephus accumulated six receptions on his 13 targets, collecting 97 receiving yards. Over the past two weeks, however, Cephus has not had a pass thrown his way in the offensive attack, while playing 15 or fewer percent of the snaps in each outing. He remains a depth WR option for Detroit heading into the…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 5:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Small role in Golladay's return

    Cephus was not targeted during Sunday's 26-23 win over Arizona.

    Analysis: With a healthy Kenny Golladay back in the fold, Cephus saw just 10 offensive snaps after logging over 100 combined over the first two weeks of the season. As long as Golladay, Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola stay healthy, don't expect Cephus to return to his season-opening role anytime soon.

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Catches another trio of passes

    Cephus caught all three of his targets for 54 yards during Sunday's 42-21 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: After seeing 10 targets in the season opener, Cephus predictably experienced a significant downturn in offensive involvement despite the continued absence of Kenny Golladay (hamstring). While Golladay's impending return eventually will push Cephus back to the fringes of the fantasy radar, Golladay isn't a lock to see a full workload even if he suits up for Week 3 against the Cardinals. Should Golladay sit or be limited in any way, it's worth keeping in mind that Cephus has seen more red-zone…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Poised for another start

    With Kenny Golladay (hamstring) out for another week, Cephus should get a lot of playing time Sunday in Green Bay, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

    Analysis: The rookie fifth-round pick got 10 targets and 79 percent snap share in a 27-23 loss to the Bears last week. A repeat of the target volume doesn't seem all that likely, but Cephus should at least have a starting job and regular snaps coming his way again.

    Published: Fri, Sep 18 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees 10 targets in debut

    Cephus caught three of 10 targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Without Kenny Golladay (hamstring), Cephus stepped into a huge role and finished second among all rookie receivers in Week 1 by logging 79 percent of his team's offensive snaps (62 of 78). Meanwhile, Marvin Hall and Jamal Agnew saw 16 or less snaps apiece. While Cephus wasn't the most efficient with his opportunities, a couple of them came in the end zone, and it's important to know the rookie can command this kind of workload when given the opportunity. If Golladay remains sidelined Week 2,…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated for expanded role

    With Kenny Golladay (hamstring) declared doubtful, Cephus could see an expanded role in Sunday's game against the Bears, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Meanwhile, Danny Amendola (hamstring) is listed as questionable. Should both receivers sit this one out, Cephus, Marvin Hall, and Jamal Agnew would be left to fight for snaps behind Marvin Jones. With Agnew just recently transitioning to receiver from cornerback this summer, Cephus and Hall would be the favorites for playing time in that scenario, where Cephus profiles as a possession-type option while Hall is a deep threat. Accordingly, Cephus is probably the one who would be most affected by…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting open

    Cephus is impressing with his ability to get open during training camp, Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Cephus had the worst time in the 40-yard dash among all participating receivers at this year's combine, and it doesn't sound like he's making anyone forget about that. However, Cephus's lack of speed might make it even more impressive that he was able to make a pair of big grabs against No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah on Tuesday. While it will be hard for Cephus to see the field in 2020 as long as Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and Danny Amendola are healthy, dynasty GMs should keep in mind that…read more

    Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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