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Michael Wilson or Germie Bernard

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

WRArizona Cardinals ARI
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WRPittsburgh Steelers PIT
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Wilson over Bernard

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Michael Wilson

Post-Hype Value Steal Poised to Capitalize on Sinking ADP

Coming off a career-best 2025 campaign where he tallied 88 receptions for 1,124 yards and seven scores, Michael Wilson enters 2026 firmly established as a starting perimeter receiver. Operating opposite Marvin Harrison Jr. and alongside tight end Trey McBride, Wilson provides Arizona with dependable intermediate route-running and proven red-zone reliability.

Fantasy drafters have cooled significantly on Wilson over recent weeks. After hovering around pick 80 throughout July and mid-August, his draft cost has tumbled into the 120s. With front-office contract extension talks signaling long-term organizational belief, this declining price turns him into an enticing value. Our models project 74 receptions for 850 yards and four touchdowns (174.0 PPR points), easily outpacing his depressed draft slot.

While Arizona's target distribution is crowded, Wilson's 107-target projection secures a stable weekly floor. Roster him with confidence as a high-upside WR4 or flex option who offers proven 1,000-yard pedigree at a fraction of his mid-summer cost.


Updated 21 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Wilson

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Physical Rookie Slot Receiver Offers Deep PPR Flyer Upside

Rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard enters his debut campaign pushing for slot duties in Pittsburgh. Listed inside alongside perimeter receivers DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., Bernard flashed strong run-after-catch ability in the preseason, highlighted by a physical 13-yard touchdown against Buffalo. Though Roman Wilson will rotate in, Bernard's reliable hands provide a realistic path to regular snaps.

Market sentiment has cooled noticeably, as Bernard's ADP tumbled from the 220 range in early August down to 363 by draft day. However, our projections forecast a respectable 45 receptions on 74 targets for 475 yards and three touchdowns (118.0 fantasy points). That output makes his declining draft cost an appealing, no-risk flyer in 1.0 PPR formats.

With established veterans leading the aerial pecking order, Bernard begins the year as a deep-league stash. If his preseason tackle-breaking ability earns Aaron Rodgers' trust on third downs, he could develop into a viable second-half PPR streamer.


Updated 21 hrs ago

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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Michael Wilson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Germie Bernard
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Michael Wilson
OWN
99%
-1.5 compared to last week
START
16%
-5.05 compared to last week
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
 
8%
-3.72 compared to last week
START
 
0%
0 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Michael Wilson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Michael Wilson

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 154.40 total points (8.58 avg).
  • Currently 154.9 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.6.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 1124 and 12.77 YPC and is currently ranked 11th among WR.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 7 and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +35, Rec Yards: +481 Rec TDs: +3,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 74, REC YDS: 850, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Next Up Health Check
Injury Michael Wilson

No Injury Reported

Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Michael Wilson

Week 1
Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.78283.6125205004.54
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 121.00 total points (6.72 avg).
  • Currently 106 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.7.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 300.29 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 8 in turnovers with 23 (1.35 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 1791 (105.35 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 3314 (194.94 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 45 (2.65 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 19 (1.12 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.00 per game and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 31st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -56.57, Turnovers: +7 Sacks: +7, INTs: +8, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +2.13,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.59367.1223165714.61
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 119.00 total points (7.00 avg).
  • Currently 108 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 23 (1.35 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 2225 (130.88 per game).
  • Ranked 17th in pass defense with 4016 (236.24 per game).
  • Top 2 in sacks with 57 (3.35 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 16 (0.94 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 20 in points against with 23.59 per game and currently ranked 19th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +6.65, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: +23, INTs: +4, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: -2.47,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Michael Wilson
17.27
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Germie Bernard
10.10
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Michael Wilson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 ARI 13 58 38 565 14.9 3 0 0 0 0
2024 ARI 16 71 47 548 11.7 4 1 7 7 0
2025 ARI 16 141 88 1124 12.8 7 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 72 635 396 5058 12.8 32 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 90 58 746 12.9 5 0 2 7 0
Totals 47 270 173 2237 12.9 14 1 7 7 0
Career Germie Bernard
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN 0 NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
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