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DeVonta Smith or Germie Bernard

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Smith ... 8.93%

BOTH ... 10.71%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.6
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
0 0 0 2.3 30.2 0.2 6.6
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Outlook DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith vs Carolina: Volatile Flex Outlook With Backup Quarterback Under Center

Smith enters Sunday listed as questionable after upgrading to a limited practice while managing hamstring and toe injuries. There is optimism Philadelphia's top receiver will suit up, but the offense faces major hurdles with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts ruled out, thrusting backup Tanner McKee into the starting role.

If active, Smith profiles as a risky flex option rather than a dependable starter. Our weekly projection lands at 6.2 fantasy points on nearly seven targets in what profiles as a low-scoring game. With McKee under center and Smith potentially playing at less than full health, fantasy managers should check pregame status closely before starting him.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Smith

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 48.21%

BOTH ... 10.71%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.4
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.6 42 0.3 9.4
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard at Tampa Bay — Surging Target Share Creates Flex Appeal

Bernard steps into an elevated role in Pittsburgh's passing attack with Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined on injured reserve and Roman Wilson doubtful. The rookie built instant trust with Aaron Rodgers, commanding nine targets and converting them into six catches for 80 yards in Week 5 to prompt a dramatic leap in fantasy rostership.

Our weekly projections slate Bernard for roughly 3.5 receptions and 40 yards (9.0 fantasy points) in Tampa Bay. While a modest projected scoring total caps ceiling expectations, his secure snaps alongside DK Metcalf establish him as a viable flex option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 5 hrs ago
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Performance DeVonta Smith
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 14 days
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
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches DeVonta Smith
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Germie Bernard
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 DeVonta Smith
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
33%
+23.6 compared to last week
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
75%
+72.15 compared to last week
START
44%
+43.66 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus DeVonta Smith
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
26th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown DeVonta Smith

    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 43rd with 29.50 total points (5.90 avg).
  • Currently 72.96 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring/Toe (Since Sep 30, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.9.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 40th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 235 and 12.37 YPC and is currently ranked 33rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -6, Rec Yards: -37 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 80, REC YDS: 1000, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 26th among WR's. 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
  • He is doing dreadful lately. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5.5 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 61st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 1 (0.20 per game) and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 4 (0.80 per game) and is currently ranked 30th 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: 50, REC YDS: 575, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury DeVonta Smith

HAMSTRING/TOE - Since Sep 30, 2026

Smith was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 6 versus the Panthers.
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups DeVonta Smith

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.33
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th 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 close to 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 10th 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
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40307.4075613.64
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st 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 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 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: +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 DeVonta Smith
17.87
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Germie Bernard
10.44
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career DeVonta Smith
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 PHI 16 103 64 916 14.3 5 0 0 0 0
2022 PHI 16 136 95 1210 12.7 7 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 16 112 81 1066 13.2 7 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 13 89 68 833 12.3 8 1 1 1 0
2025 PHI 16 124 83 1097 13.2 4 0 0 0 0
2026 PHI 3 27 19 235 12.4 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 97 68 846 12.4 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 118 85 1111 13 7 0 0 1 0
Totals 92 644 450 5862 13.0 34 1 1 1 0
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
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