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Christian Kirk or Germie Bernard

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Christian Kirk

Christian Kirk

WR • San Francisco 49ers SF
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Kirk over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Kirk ... 0%

BOTH ... 7.32%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.25
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.6 33.5 0.2 7.25
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Outlook Christian Kirk

Christian Kirk at Atlanta — Immediate Opportunity in Depleted Receiving Corps

After missing the start of the season with a calf injury, Kirk is expected to be activated for Sunday's matchup in Atlanta. With top wideouts Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. both ruled out, the 49ers desperately need pass-catching depth, positioning Kirk for immediate slot work. However, fantasy managers must check back often for final active status before kickoff since he remains officially questionable.

While our weekly projection conservatively lists him at zero fantasy points pending official activation, his roster rate has already climbed from 4% to 31%. Kirk profiles as a volatile flex or deep-league stash in his season debut given potential snap limitations, though the dome matchup offers sneaky scoring upside if he is fully unleashed.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Kirk

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 63.41%

BOTH ... 7.32%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 12.65
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
5 54.3 0.4 12.65
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard in Paris Against New Orleans — High-Volume Surge Solidifies Starting Value

Bernard has quickly seized a prominent role in Pittsburgh's aerial attack with Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson sidelined. Operating opposite DK Metcalf, the rookie wideout has commanded 21 targets over his past two contests, securing 17 receptions for 167 yards and a touchdown while earning Aaron Rodgers' trust.

Our weekly projection slates Bernard for 4.9 receptions and 46 receiving yards (11.8 fantasy points) against New Orleans. With his start percentage skyrocketing to 78% over recent weeks, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats as a high-floor WR3 or flex.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Christian Kirk
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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
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
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Christian Kirk
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC

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Redzone Touches Germie Bernard
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Christian Kirk
OWN
32%
+22.29 compared to last week
START
 
6%
+5.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
98%
+22.99 compared to last week
START
78%
+32.66 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Christian Kirk
47th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Christian Kirk

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 5 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:

    • Season Outlook

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 41st among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 227 and 9.46 YPC and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 49th 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: 60, REC YDS: 725, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Christian Kirk

No Injury Reported

Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Christian Kirk

Week 7
San Francisco 49ers @ Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.50351.83511513.40
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST'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 22nd with 30.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 29 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in rush defense with 499 (83.17 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 30th in pass defense with 1612 (268.67 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.50 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +81.43, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: +1, INTs: -4, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +5.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 7
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New Orleans Saints

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
29.67394.00941513.19
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST'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 21st with 31.00 total points (5.17 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 7.3 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

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 interceptions with 4 (0.67 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 29.67 per game and currently ranked 31st among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 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: +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
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Christian Kirk
7.47
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Germie Bernard
12.81
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Christian Kirk
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2018 ARI 12 68 43 590 13.7 3 3 35 11.7 0
2019 ARI 13 108 68 709 10.4 3 10 93 9.3 0
2020 ARI 14 79 48 621 12.9 6 2 3 1.5 0
2021 ARI 16 103 77 982 12.8 5 1 11 11 0
2022 JAC 16 133 84 1108 13.2 8 5 11 2.2 0
2023 JAC 12 85 57 787 13.8 3 1 6 6 0
2024 JAC 8 47 27 379 14.0 1 0 0 0 0
2025 HOU 12 58 33 293 8.9 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 82 47 415 8.9 3 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 11 63 39 486 12.5 2 0 2 6 0
Totals 108 715 454 5619 12.4 34 23 177 7.7 0
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 14 91 68 643 9.5 3 3 11 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
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Week 7
ARI vs DEN
ATL vs SF
BAL vs CIN
BUF vs BYE
CAR vs TB
CHI vs NE
CLE @TEN
DAL @PHI
DET vs GB
HOU vs NYG
IND @MIN
JAC vs BYE
KC @SEA
LAC vs BYE
LAR @LV
MIA @NYJ
NO vs PIT
WAS vs BYE
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BKN vs IND 6:00 PM EST
DET @PHI 7:30 PM EST
LAC @OKC 7:00 PM EST
LAL @UTA 5:00 PM EST
MEM @SAC 9:00 PM EST
MIN vs TOR 7:00 PM EST
NY vs ORL 7:00 PM EST
Matchup Time
CHI vs FLA 3:00 PM EST
COL @NSH 8:00 PM EST
DAL vs NYI 6:00 PM EST
MIN @VAN 10:00 PM EST
MON @WPG 7:00 PM EST