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Germie Bernard or Zavion Thomas

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

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
Zavion Thomas

Zavion Thomas

WR • Chicago Bears CHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Thomas

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.2
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.7 40.3 0.3 9.2
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard vs. Cleveland — Expanding Target Share Offers Solid Flex Upside

With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson sidelined on injured reserve, Bernard has seized a prominent starting role in Pittsburgh's passing attack alongside DK Metcalf. The rookie has earned Aaron Rodgers' trust, drawing 17 targets and hauling in 14 receptions over his last two games while displaying exceptional run-after-catch playmaking.

Our weekly projection slots Bernard for roughly 4 to 5 catches and 45 receiving yards on over 6 targets against Cleveland. While a low projected game total could cap touchdown opportunities in this divisional clash, his expanding role and 96% roster rate make him a solid WR3 or flex option for fantasy managers.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 5 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thomas over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Thomas ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 2.1
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
0.9 8.2 0 2.1
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Latest News Zavion Thomas
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
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 Zavion Thomas
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3258.3140
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 Zavion Thomas
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
94%
+1.81 compared to last week
START
55%
-8.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Zavion Thomas
OWN
 
0%
-0.13 compared to last week
START
 
0%
0 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
24th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Zavion Thomas
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 24th among WR's. 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
  • 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 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 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 254 and 9.41 YPC and is currently ranked 47th among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 92nd among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 4 (0.57 per game) and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st 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 Zavion Thomas

    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 133rd with 4.80 total points (0.69 avg).
  • Currently 133.36 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.6 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 144th in targets and is currently among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush yards with 11 (1.57 per game) and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th 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: +5, Rec Yards: +37 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 13, REC YDS: 154, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury Zavion Thomas

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
20.86337.14952004.17
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th 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 the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 9 (1.29 per game) and is currently ranked 11th 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 24th 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 Zavion Thomas

Week 8
Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
17.86247.431281705.08
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th 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 the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.6 PPG.

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 30th 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
12.37
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Zavion Thomas
0.00
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 Zavion Thomas
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 CHI 3 5 5 37 7.4 0 1 11 11 0
ON PACE 7 12 12 90 7.4 0 2 27 11 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 5 5 37 7.4 0 1 11 11 0
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Matchups

Week 8
ARI @DAL
ATL @TB
BAL @BUF
CAR @GB
CHI @SEA
CIN vs TEN
CLE @PIT
DEN vs KC
DET vs MIN
HOU vs BYE
IND @JAC
LAC @LAR
LV @NYJ
MIA vs NE
NO vs BYE
NYG vs BYE
PHI @WAS
SF vs BYE
Matchup Time Pitchers
MIL @TB 08:00 EDT EST
Matchup Time
ATL vs MIA 7:00 PM EST
CHA @DET 7:00 PM EST
CHI vs NY 8:00 PM EST
CLE vs WAS 7:00 PM EST
DAL vs OKC 9:30 PM EST
DEN @NO 8:00 PM EST
GS @MIN 8:00 PM EST
HOU @MIL 8:00 PM EST
IND vs PHI 7:00 PM EST
LAC vs LAL 10:30 PM EST
ORL @TOR 7:30 PM EST
SA @UTA 9:00 PM EST
Matchup Time
CGY @EDM 8:30 PM EST
COL vs NJ 9:00 PM EST
PHI @WAS 7:30 PM EST
SEA vs TOR 10:00 PM EST