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Germie Bernard or Jacory Croskey-Merritt

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

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB • Washington Commanders WAS
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Croskey-Merritt

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 11.36%

BOTH ... 13.64%

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.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 22 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Croskey-Merritt over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Croskey-Merritt ... 31.82%

BOTH ... 13.64%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.7
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
10.8 41.9 0.4 0.7 5.2 0 7.7
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Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt looks to build on Week 5 momentum in a tough road matchup against the 49ers

Croskey-Merritt is coming off an efficient outing where he took 11 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown against the Giants. He currently leads Washington's depth chart ahead of Rachaad White, but he operates in a shared backfield rotation with minimal usage in the passing attack.

Facing an undefeated San Francisco team on the road as significant underdogs, a trailing script could limit his early-down carries. Our models project him for about 11 rushing attempts, 42 yards, and 7.7 fantasy points. Rostered in 83% of leagues but started in just 27%, he is a touchdown-dependent flex play.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 22 hrs ago
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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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
11827.51000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
20974.912350
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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
OWN
83%
-5.77 compared to last week
START
30%
-0.01 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
27th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jacory Croskey-Merritt
26th
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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt

    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 26th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 39.90 total points (7.98 avg).
  • Currently 86.8 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.6 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 52nd among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 49th among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 89th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 67 (13.40 per game) and is currently ranked 21st among RB.
  • Top 25 in rush yards with 239 (47.80 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 2 (0.40 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -44, Rush AVG: -3 Rush TDs: -2, Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: -14 Rec TDs: EVEN,

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 185, RUSH YDS: 825, RUSH TDS: 9, REC: 12, REC YDS: 90, REC TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury Jacory Croskey-Merritt

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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Week 6
Washington Commanders @ San Francisco 49ers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.60308.40731113.48
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 8th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 38.00 total points (7.60 avg).
  • Currently 21 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 2.9 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 308.40 per game and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 488 (97.60 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 1054 (210.80 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 18.60 per game and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -15.4, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: +5, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -1,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 26, INT: 11, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.2, YDS/G: 361.5
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
9.24
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jacory Croskey-Merritt
15.12
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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2025 WAS 16 175 805 4.6 8 13 9 68 7.6 0
2026 WAS 5 67 239 3.6 2 7 5 40 8.0 0
ON PACE 18 241 860 3.6 7 25 18 144 8.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 88 403 4.6 4 7 5 34 7.6 0
Totals 22 242 1044 4.3 10 20 14 108 7.7 0
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ARI @LAR
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DEN vs SEA
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HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
MIA vs BYE
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NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
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