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Germie Bernard or Michael Pittman

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Pittman

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard at Cleveland — Limited Snaps Leave Rookie on Fantasy Fringe

After capitalizing on Michael Pittman Jr.'s absence with four receptions on eight targets two weeks ago, rookie Germie Bernard saw his role shrink back to a single 14-yard grab. Bernard remains behind DK Metcalf and Pittman on the wide receiver depth chart, leaving him reliant on rotational snaps in Aaron Rodgers' passing game.

Traveling to Cleveland for a low-scoring matchup with a 38 over/under, our projections anticipate Bernard finishing with 1.0 reception for 10.8 yards and 2.5 fantasy points. Rosterable only in deep dynasty setups with a 0% start rate, he belongs firmly on fantasy benches in Week 4.

Updated 13 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Pittman over Bernard

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Michael Pittman

Michael Pittman at Cleveland: Low Total Caps Weekly Upside

After missing Week 2 with a foot injury, Pittman returned in Week 3, securing two of five targets for 16 yards. Now off the injury report and starting on the outside opposite DK Metcalf in Aaron Rodgers' offense, Pittman should see regular routes, though foot soreness remains a concern on short rest.

Fantasy managers have grown cautious, lowering his start rate to 11% ahead of this divisional matchup. With a low 38-point game total in Cleveland, touchdown opportunities will be scarce. Our weekly projection sits at 8.9 fantasy points on three catches for 43 yards, keeping him as a risky flex option.

Updated 13 hrs ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Germie Bernard
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11414.0140
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
5499.8190
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Michael Pittman
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2168.080
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2168.080
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Germie Bernard
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Michael Pittman
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
 
4%
-0.48 compared to last week
START
 
0%
-0.35 compared to last week
OWN/START Michael Pittman
OWN
86%
-6.1 compared to last week
START
10%
+5.78 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Michael Pittman
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    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 109th with 4.90 total points (1.63 avg).
  • Currently 72.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.8 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 76th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +5, Rec Yards: +49 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 42, REC YDS: 435, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Michael Pittman

    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 90th with 7.40 total points (2.47 avg).
  • Currently 69.66 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.7 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 88th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 73rd among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -11, Rec Yards: -119 Rec TDs: -2,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 78, REC YDS: 810, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury Michael Pittman

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.67359.6722703.60
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 22nd with 12.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Vikings DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 361 (120.33 per game).
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 718 (239.33 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 7 (2.33 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 23.67 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +128.67, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -4, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +1,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Matchups Michael Pittman

Week 4
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.67359.6722703.60
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 22nd with 12.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Vikings DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 361 (120.33 per game).
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 718 (239.33 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 7 (2.33 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 23.67 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +128.67, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -4, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +1,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
8.64
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Michael Pittman
15.76
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Germie Bernard
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 PIT 2 9 5 49 9.8 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 12 54 30 294 9.8 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 9 5 49 9.8 0 0 0 0 0
Career Michael Pittman
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2008 DEN 8 0 10 112 11.2 0 76 321 4.2 4
2020 IND 14 71 45 593 13.2 1 4 37 9.3 0
2021 IND 16 129 88 1082 12.3 6 5 44 8.8 0
2022 IND 16 141 99 925 9.3 4 3 30 10 0
2023 IND 16 156 109 1152 10.6 4 0 0 0 0
2024 IND 16 111 69 808 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
2025 IND 16 119 85 811 9.5 8 0 0 0 0
2026 PIT 2 8 5 74 14.8 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 12 48 30 444 14.8 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 129 88 924 10.5 5 0 0 0 0
Totals 107 735 510 5557 10.9 26 88 432 4.9 4
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CAR vs DET
CHI vs NYJ
CIN vs JAC
CLE vs PIT
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DEN @SF
GB @TB
IND @WAS
KC @LV
LAC @SEA
LAR @PHI
MIA @MIN
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CHC @SD 10:00 EDT EST
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