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Germie Bernard or DK Metcalf

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

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Metcalf

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 0%

BOTH ... 5%

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 Metcalf over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Metcalf ... 80%

BOTH ... 5%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.39
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.49 43.71 0.22 10.39
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Outlook DK Metcalf

DK Metcalf Poised for Heavy Target Volume Against Buccaneers

Metcalf enters Week 6 as Pittsburgh's clear top pass-catching option for Aaron Rodgers. With Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined on injured reserve and Roman Wilson doubtful with a finger injury, the Steelers will heavily lean on Metcalf to anchor the wideout group after drawing 13 targets over his last two games.

Our projections forecast Metcalf for about 10.4 fantasy points on nearly 6.5 targets and 44 receiving yards. Even with a modest projected scoring environment in Tampa Bay, the lack of established target competition makes fantasy managers confident slotting him into lineups as a sturdy WR2 option.

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 DK Metcalf
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3124.090
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
812715.9430
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 DK Metcalf
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 DK Metcalf
OWN
99%
+1.01 compared to last week
START
66%
+12.92 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
27th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus DK Metcalf
21st
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 DK Metcalf

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 42nd with 29.60 total points (5.92 avg).
  • Currently 72.86 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.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 1 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 225 and 11.84 YPC and is currently ranked 38th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 62nd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush yards with 11 (2.20 per game) and is currently ranked 17th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: -36 Rec TDs: -2,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 65, REC YDS: 900, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury DK Metcalf

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 DK Metcalf

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
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
9.24
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating DK Metcalf
16.81
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 DK Metcalf
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 SEA 16 100 58 901 15.5 7 2 11 5.5 0
2020 SEA 16 140 88 1399 15.9 12 0 0 0 0
2021 SEA 16 129 75 967 12.9 12 1 6 6 0
2022 SEA 16 141 90 1048 11.6 6 0 0 0 0
2023 SEA 16 120 66 1114 16.9 8 0 0 0 0
2024 SEA 15 108 66 992 15.0 5 0 0 0 0
2025 PIT 16 107 64 872 13.6 6 4 24 6 2
2026 PIT 5 37 19 225 11.8 1 1 11 11 0
ON PACE 18 133 68 810 11.8 4 4 40 11 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 112 65 993 15.2 6 1 8 6 1
Totals 120 895 536 7654 14.3 59 8 52 6.5 2
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