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Germie Bernard or T.J. Hockenson

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson

TE • Minnesota Vikings MIN
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Hockenson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 51.61%

BOTH ... 12.9%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.23
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.6 41.3 0.3 9.23
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard vs. Saints — Rookie Poised to Stay Hot in Paris Matchup

The rookie wideout has seized a primary starting role opposite DK Metcalf following injuries to teammates Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson. Bernard has caught fire over the last two weeks, hauling in 17 of 21 targets for 167 yards and a score while pacing all NFL receivers in Week 6 yards after catch.

His fantasy ownership has rocketed to 75%, making him a viable flex option. While our weekly projection conservatively pegs him for roughly 3.5 receptions and 40 yards, his massive 32% target rate per route over his last seven quarters offers clear upside against a 1-4 Saints squad.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 13 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hockenson over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Hockenson ... 6.45%

BOTH ... 12.9%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.98
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.9 44.2 0.3 10.98
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Coming soon.
Outlook T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson vs IND — Concussion Protocol Clouds Week 7 Outlook

Hockenson remains questionable as he navigates the concussion protocol following his early exit in Minnesota's previous contest. With primary backup tight end Josh Oliver on injured reserve, Hockenson maintains an undisputed role atop the tight end depth chart when healthy, though fantasy managers should monitor updates closely right up to kickoff.

If cleared to suit up, our projections model him for roughly 5 receptions and 45 receiving yards against the Colts. Given that his start rate has tumbled down to 6% amid the head injury, he profiles as a risky starting option who carries top-10 upside only if fully active.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 13 hrs ago
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Performance Germie Bernard
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11877.9191
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
171679.8251
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance T.J. Hockenson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
177.070
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches T.J. Hockenson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
75%
+26.62 compared to last week
START
54%
+36.33 compared to last week
OWN/START T.J. Hockenson
OWN
57%
-11.41 compared to last week
START
12%
-1.92 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus T.J. Hockenson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 54th with 29.10 total points (4.85 avg).
  • Currently 86.76 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 6.7 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 40th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 227 and 9.46 YPC and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 55th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 4 (0.67 per game) and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +24, Rec Yards: +227 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 625, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown T.J. Hockenson

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among TE'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 24th with 26.20 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 44.1 points behind the leader: Isaiah Likely
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Concussion (Since Oct 11, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 15th among TE.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 19th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 11th among TE.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 13th among TE.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 202 and 8.78 YPC and is currently ranked 16th among TE.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 42nd among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +49 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 615, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury T.J. Hockenson

CONCUSSION - Since Oct 11, 2026

Week 7
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 7
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New Orleans Saints

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
29.67394.00941513.70
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 18th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 21st with 31.00 total points (5.17 avg).
  • Currently 28 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 2.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 9 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 828 (138.00 per game).
  • Ranked 26th in pass defense with 1536 (256.00 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 15 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 29.67 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +55.5, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +2, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 45, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.9, YDS/G: 318.5
Matchups T.J. Hockenson

Week 7
Minnesota Vikings VS Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.33362.83321002.49
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 15.00 total points (2.50 avg).
  • Currently 44 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • 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 0.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 735 (122.50 per game).
  • Ranked 22nd in pass defense with 1442 (240.33 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.33 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th 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: +17.5, Turnovers: -6 Sacks: -6, INTs: -5, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +8,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
11.65
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating T.J. Hockenson
11.94
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 5 32 24 227 9.5 1 1 4 4 0
ON PACE 15 96 72 681 9.5 3 3 12 4 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 5 32 24 227 9.5 1 1 4 4 0
Career T.J. Hockenson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 DET 12 59 32 367 11.5 2 0 0 0 0
2020 DET 16 101 67 723 10.8 6 1 0 0 0
2021 DET 12 83 61 583 9.6 4 0 0 0 0
2022 DET 16 129 86 914 10.6 6 0 0 0 0
2023 MIN 15 127 95 960 10.1 5 0 0 0 0
2024 MIN 10 62 41 455 11.1 0 0 0 0 0
2025 MIN 16 70 55 457 8.3 3 2 0 0 0
2026 MIN 5 27 23 202 8.8 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 97 83 727 8.8 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 88 65 645 9.9 3 1 0 0 0
Totals 105 674 475 4854 10.2 28 3 0 0 0
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