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Germie Bernard or Makai Lemon

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

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Lemon

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 21.43%

BOTH ... 7.14%

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 23 hrs ago
Latest News Germie Bernard
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lemon over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lemon ... 14.29%

BOTH ... 7.14%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.2
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.3 23.1 0.1 5.2
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Coming soon.
Outlook Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon vs. Panthers — Expanding Slot Role Gives Rookie Sneaky Appeal

Makai Lemon has established himself as Philadelphia's primary slot receiver and is seeing his volume expand, earning 13 targets over his last two contests. With teammate DeVonta Smith managing a hamstring injury, the rookie has earned steady trust from the coaching staff after catching eight passes for 70 yards across the past two weeks.

Our weekly projection forecasts Lemon for around 2.5 catches and 25 receiving yards against Carolina, anchoring a modest 5.8-point expectation. With a 54% roster rate and only an 11% start share, fantasy managers can view him as a viable deep-league play or stash whose floor could rise if Philadelphia is forced to rely more heavily on its young receiver.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 23 hrs ago
Latest News Makai Lemon
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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 Makai Lemon
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
5438.6180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
8708.8180
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 Makai Lemon
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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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 Makai Lemon
OWN
54%
-4.46 compared to last week
START
11%
-1.3 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
27th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Makai Lemon
45th
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 Makai Lemon

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 45th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 103rd with 10.30 total points (2.06 avg).
  • Currently 92.16 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 1.4 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 52nd among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    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: +15, Rec Yards: +108 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 63, REC YDS: 725, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury Makai Lemon

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 Makai Lemon

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.35
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 15th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 30 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 dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 626 (156.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 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: +80.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.45,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
9.24
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Makai Lemon
12.90
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 Makai Lemon
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 PHI 5 22 15 108 7.2 0 1 -5 -5 0
ON PACE 18 79 54 389 7.2 0 4 -18 -5 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 5 22 15 108 7.2 0 1 -5 -5 0
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