WR - Pittsburgh Steelers
- 6' 1"
- 206 lbs
- Age 22
- Alabama
79°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- WR #32
- Proj.
- 8 pts
- Matchup (?)
Last week, with Roman Wilson getting hurt, Germie Bernard stepped up with a 78.8% route share (65.4% slot rate), 25.8% target share, 80 receiving yards (3.08 YPRR), one red zone target, and a 15% first-read share. Bernard is a viable flex this week, but the matchup is tougher, and the coverage structure isn't really in his favor. Tampa Bay has the second-highest single-high rate in the NFL (65.2%). Against single-high, Bernard has seen his target-per-route run rate stay consistent at 21%, but his YPRR has dropped from 1.97 (against two high) to 1.26. Tampa Bay has allowed the 13th-fewest yards per target and the ninth-fewest fantasy points per opportunity to slot receivers.
Forced into an expanded role in Week 5 due to injuries, second-round rookie Germie Bernard came through with 6-80-0 on nine targets. He also had a 4-yard run.
The Steelers placed Michael Pittman on injured reserve last week with plantar fasciitis. Roman Wilson sustained a hand injury on Sunday, and Ben Skowronek sustained a calf injury. All the injuries to Pittsburgh receivers set up Bernard for a full-time role along with No. 1 receiver DK Metcalf.
Bernard can play inside or outside. He has a well-rounded skill set and is capable of doing damage after the catch. Aaron Rodgers doesn't always mesh with rookies, but Rodgers has praised Bernard.
Check the reports on Wilson's injury early this week, and if it looks as if he'll miss time (early reports suggest he will), consider placing a bid on Bernard.
