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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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two targets without Golladay Cephus caught both of his targets for 31 yards during Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Will rookie WR Quintez Cephus see playing time this week? Tim Twentyman answers 10 fan-submitted questions as the Lions prepare for their Week 9 matchup in Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions inactives: WR Quintez Cephus and the case of the disappearing snaps Detroit Lions WR Quintez Cephus had six catches for 97 yards in the first two games, but has played just 16 snaps over the last month.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Illinois seeking to surprise No. 14 Wisconsin one more time

Illinois believes its upset of Wisconsin last year showed how far its program has come

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin's veteran defense ready for bigger responsibility

Wisconsin traditionally wins games because of its running game and defense

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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 designation for the first time in 2020.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Week 6 inactives: Frank Ragnow is ACTIVE, Quintez Cephus OUT The Detroit Lions have declared their Game Day inactives for their Week 6 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

No. 16 Badgers ready to contend again after offseason losses

No. 16 Wisconsin will open the season without quite as much experience as it expected to have

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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 team's next game, which is set to take place Oct. 18 at Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Badgers' Chryst unsure on how much time QB Coan could miss

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says it’s too early to tell how much time quarterback Jack Coan might miss after the senior injured his foot in practice Saturday

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions' Quintez Cephus shares tale of hardship on journey to NFL Ageless Detroit Lions RB Adrian Peterson wants to play till 40 — and he might do it

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Former Badger Quintez Cephus on NFL 360 In the latest episode of NFL 360, Quintez Cephus appeared in a segment that looked into his life growing up, his time at Wisconsin, and the...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Small role in Golladay's return Cephus was not targeted during Sunday's 26-23 win over Arizona.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 will eventually 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 targets than any other member of the Lions receiving corps through two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Woman sues UW-Madison after athlete cleared of assault A woman who accused former Badgers football player Quintez Cephus of sexual assault in 2018 is suing the University...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Woman sues UW-Madison after football player cleared of assault A woman who accused former Badgers football player Quintez Cephus of sexual assault in 2018 is suing the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Woman sues Univ. of Wisconsin over Cephus' reinstatement

A woman who accused former Badgers football player Quintez Cephus of sexual assault in 2018 is suing the University of Wisconsin-Madison over its decision to reverse Cephus’ expuls...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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 out of 78). Meanwhile, Marvin Hall and Jamal Agnew saw 16 ot less snaps a piece. 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 in Week 2, Cephus could be a sneaky play against Green Bay.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 Amendola being cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions look to have another potential playmaker in rookie Quintez Cephus The Detroit Lions have a lot of playmakers at the wide receiver position, and they might just have another one in rookie Quintez Cephus.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Quintez Cephus doing 'an excellent job' early in Detroit Lions camp While rookie Badgers in the NFL begin their journeys around the league, former Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus has continued to impress his new...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Quintez Cephus is catching major attention at Detroit Lions' Training Camp Quintez Cephus has been nothing short of spectacular in Training Camp for the Detroit Lions so far after he was drafted this spring in the f...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM