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CAR
GB
o47.5
-3.5
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BAL
BUF
o54
-3.5
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TEN
CIN
o46.5
-10.5
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ARI
DAL
o54.5
-6.5
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MIN
DET
o45.5
-3.5
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IND
JAX
o46.5
-9.5
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LV
NYJ
o45.5
-1
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PIT
o39.5
-3.5
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TB
o45.5
-2.5
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LAC
LAR
o44.5
-6.5
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KC
DEN
o41
+1.5
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MIA
o44.5
+7
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SEA
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Germie Bernard or Caleb Williams

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams

QB • Chicago Bears CHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Williams

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 21.1%

BOTH ... 41.28%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.5
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.8 41.4 0.3 9.5
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard vs. CLE — Expanded Opportunity in Divisional Clash

Rookie Germie Bernard has stepped up with Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined on injured reserve. Operating as an active weapon for Aaron Rodgers, Bernard has quickly earned trust, racking up 14 receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown across his past two games while showcasing excellent yards-after-catch creation.

This week's home matchup against Cleveland features a tight defensive script, but Bernard's expanding involvement keeps his fantasy floor respectable. Our weekly projection slots him for around 4 catches and 40 receiving yards on 6 targets. With fantasy managers starting him in nearly 67% of leagues, he profiles as a solid flex option in PPR formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 14 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Williams over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Williams ... 19.27%

BOTH ... 41.28%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 17.11
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
17/25 195.02 0.97 0.2 16.82 0.12 17.11
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Outlook Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams at Seattle — Surging passer aims to keep momentum rolling on the road

Williams enters Week 8 on a tear after logging consecutive 300-yard passing performances in wins over Atlanta and New England. Over his last two starts, he has completed 75.4% of his passes for 613 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. Even with veteran tight end Cole Kmet sidelined, Williams has established explosive rhythm with young playmakers Colston Loveland, Rome Odunze, and Luther Burden III.

Facing Seattle on the road as slight underdogs, game script could push Williams into another high-volume passing day. Our models project around 17 fantasy points with nearly 200 passing yards, though his recent form offers clear upside. With his start rate climbing to 60%, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 14 hrs ago
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Performance Germie Bernard
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3279.0200
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
141148.1201
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Caleb Williams
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
30866.720180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
61375.430210
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Caleb Williams
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
98%
+5.55 compared to last week
START
61%
-2.93 compared to last week
OWN/START Caleb Williams
OWN
100%
+0.43 compared to last week
START
61%
+3.19 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
24th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Caleb Williams
14th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    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 53rd with 31.80 total points (4.54 avg).
  • Currently 106.36 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.2 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 28th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 40th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 254 and 9.41 YPC and is currently ranked 47th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 66th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 4 (0.57 per game) and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 7 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +27, Rec Yards: +254 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 725, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Caleb Williams

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 14th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 83.60 total points (11.94 avg).
  • Currently 76.66 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 7.4 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.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 1020 (145.71 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 5 (0.71 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among QB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -331, TDs: -4, INTs: -2
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3900, PASS TDS: 29, RUSH YDS: 325, RUSH TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury Caleb Williams

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 8
Pittsburgh Steelers VS Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.86337.14952004.28
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 44.00 total points (6.29 avg).
  • Currently 25 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 increased by 1.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 9 (1.29 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 815 (116.43 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1545 (220.71 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 20 (2.86 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.86 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st 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: +62.57, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -0.85,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Matchups Caleb Williams

Week 8
Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
17.86247.431281705.23
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 6th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 57.00 total points (8.14 avg).
  • Currently 12 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 247.43 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 4 in turnovers with 12 (1.71 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 626 (89.43 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 1106 (158.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 8 (1.14 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 17.86 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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: -82, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: -1.57,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 8, PA/G: 18.3, YDS/G: 303.8
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
11.80
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Caleb Williams
15.37
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 6 37 27 254 9.4 1 1 4 4 0
ON PACE 15 90 66 617 9.4 2 2 10 4 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 6 37 27 254 9.4 1 1 4 4 0
Career Caleb Williams
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2024 CHI 16 3541 63% 20 6 87.8 483 0 5
2025 CHI 16 4542 57% 32 9 89.5 424 3 2
2026 CHI 4 1020 71% 5 1 105.6 128 2 0
ON PACE 10 2477 71% 12 2 105.6 311 5 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 2574 60% 17 4 89.4 296 1 2
Totals 41 9360 61% 59 19 89.3 1075 5 7
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