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45
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17
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Germie Bernard or Josh Downs

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Josh Downs

Josh Downs

WR • Indianapolis Colts IND
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Downs

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.9
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.3 40 0.3 8.9
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard at Tampa Bay - Surging rookie primed for expanded role

Bernard is coming off a breakout Week 5 performance where he hauled in six catches on nine targets for 80 yards, highlighting his growing rapport with Aaron Rodgers. With Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve and Roman Wilson doubtful due to a finger injury, the rookie wideout is lined up for a prominent perimeter role alongside DK Metcalf.

Rostered in just 3% of leagues, Bernard represents an intriguing waiver-wire riser whose target share is surging. Our models project him for around 3.2 receptions, 38 yards, and 8.5 fantasy points, making him a viable deep-league streaming consideration in this road matchup against the Buccaneers.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Downs over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Downs ... 66.67%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.4
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.6 54.4 0.1 11.4
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Outlook Josh Downs

Josh Downs vs TEN — Reliable Target Share Makes Him a Quality Flex Option

Downs enters Week 6 completely healthy and operating as Indianapolis' primary slot receiver alongside veteran Keenan Allen. Coming off a performance where he flashed his playmaking ability with a 42-yard reception, Downs continues to earn steady intermediate looks, tallying 10 targets over his past two outings.

Facing a winless Tennessee team at home where the Colts are clear favorites, Downs should see plenty of high-percentage looks. Our projections slot him for approximately 4.8 receptions and 57 yards on nearly eight targets (11.9 PPR points), making fantasy managers confident starting him as a high-floor WR3 or Flex.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 hr ago
Latest News Josh Downs
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Performance Germie Bernard
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
68013.3250
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
89111.4250
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Josh Downs
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34715.7420
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
66310.5420
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Germie Bernard
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Josh Downs
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
 
3%
-0.04 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+1.05 compared to last week
OWN/START Josh Downs
OWN
97%
-1.83 compared to last week
START
54%
-12.57 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Josh Downs
26th
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 88th with 14.40 total points (2.88 avg).
  • Currently 88.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.9 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 4 (0.80 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 5 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +13, Rec Yards: +140 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 500, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Josh Downs

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 26th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 52nd with 24.90 total points (4.98 avg).
  • Currently 77.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.8 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 249 and 12.45 YPC and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 93rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: +74 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 67, REC YDS: 735, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury Josh Downs

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40307.4075613.15
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 17th with 28.00 total points (5.60 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 307.40 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 364 (72.80 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 1173 (234.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 5 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +73.83, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: +3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.03,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Matchups Josh Downs

Week 6
Indianapolis Colts VS Tennessee Titans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.80342.60221002.77
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 26th with 18.00 total points (3.60 avg).
  • Currently 41 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 17th in rush defense with 570 (114.00 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 1143 (228.60 per game).
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.80 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 14th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -35.2, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -6.4,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 10, TDS: 5, PA/G: 29.9, YDS/G: 366.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
9.01
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Josh Downs
13.93
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 4 20 13 140 10.8 0 1 4 4 0
ON PACE 14 72 47 504 10.8 0 4 14 4 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 20 13 140 10.8 0 1 4 4 0
Career Josh Downs
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 IND 16 98 68 771 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 IND 14 107 72 803 11.2 5 1 12 12 0
2025 IND 16 93 60 576 9.6 4 2 -2 -1 0
2026 IND 5 34 20 249 12.5 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 122 72 896 12.5 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 99 67 717 10.8 4 1 3 3.3 0
Totals 53 332 220 2399 10.9 11 3 10 3.3 0
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