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Germie Bernard or J.K. Dobbins

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

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
J.K. Dobbins

J.K. Dobbins

RB • Denver Broncos DEN
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Dobbins

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 6.9%

BOTH ... 17.24%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.9
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.3 39.7 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 Dobbins over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Dobbins ... 20.69%

BOTH ... 17.24%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.73
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
13.53 51.62 0.28 1.23 5.4 0 9.73
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Outlook J.K. Dobbins

J.K. Dobbins vs. Seattle: Steady Volume Offers Viable Flex Appeal

Dobbins continues to lead Denver's backfield ahead of RJ Harvey, particularly with rookie Jonah Coleman sidelined on injured reserve. Despite recent reports highlighting his sluggish 3.6 yards per carry through the first month of the season, Dobbins bounced back with 18 carries and a touchdown in Week 5 to reaffirm his command over early-down work.

Our projections forecast Dobbins for roughly 14 carries and 52 rushing yards (9.7 PPR fantasy points) against Seattle. Rostered in 88% of leagues but started in just 35%, fantasy managers have been hesitant due to limited pass-game work, yet his guaranteed touch volume keeps him firmly in play as a dependable flex starter.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
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 J.K. Dobbins
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
18683.81260
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
291083.714180
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 J.K. Dobbins
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
43%
+40.47 compared to last week
START
11%
+10.62 compared to last week
OWN/START J.K. Dobbins
OWN
89%
+1.5 compared to last week
START
41%
+13.35 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
27th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus J.K. Dobbins
25th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 27th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 90th with 14.40 total points (2.88 avg).
  • Currently 88.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing dreadful lately. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • 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 62nd among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 1 (0.20 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among WR.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 4 (0.80 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 38th 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 J.K. Dobbins

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 25th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 35th with 31.10 total points (6.22 avg).
  • Currently 95.6 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.1 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 48th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 52nd among RB.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 24th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 64 (12.80 per game) and is currently ranked 23rd among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 229 (45.80 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 1 (0.20 per game) and is currently ranked 46th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -173, Rush AVG: -1.6 Rush TDs: -3, Receptions: -1, Rec Yards: -1 Rec TDs: EVEN,

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 200, RUSH YDS: 925, RUSH TDS: 7, REC: 10, REC YDS: 65, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury J.K. Dobbins

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
22.40307.4075613.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 20th among DST's. 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
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 307.40 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in turnovers with 7 (1.40 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 364 (72.80 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 19th 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 16 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 15th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 4th 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 J.K. Dobbins

Week 6
Denver Broncos VS Seattle Seahawks

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00267.201171404.84
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 1st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 44.00 total points (8.80 avg).
  • Currently 15 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 267.20 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 11 (2.20 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 502 (100.40 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 834 (166.80 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in sacks with 14 (2.80 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 7 (1.40 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 29th 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: -73.6, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: EVEN,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 8, PA/G: 18.3, YDS/G: 303.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
9.24
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating J.K. Dobbins
16.10
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 J.K. Dobbins
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2020 BAL 16 143 848 5.9 10 25 19 114 6.0 0
2022 BAL 8 92 520 5.7 2 8 7 42 6.0 1
2023 BAL 1 8 22 2.8 1 3 2 15 7.5 0
2024 LAC 13 195 905 4.6 9 38 32 153 4.8 0
2025 DEN 10 153 772 5.0 4 14 11 37 3.4 0
2026 DEN 5 64 229 3.6 1 6 5 22 4.4 0
ON PACE 18 230 824 3.6 4 22 18 79 4.4 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 122 575 4.7 5 19 15 68 4.6 0
Totals 56 687 3426 5 27 105 83 477 5.7 2
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