Giovani Bernard Fantasy Football Week 13 Scouting Report

Giovani Bernard
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Age: 33
Weight: 205 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
College: North Carolina

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by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 11, 2015 · 4:40 PM EDT

CIN RB Giovani Bernard - Week 1, 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs Raiders
Despite being the backup, Giovani Bernard has very good fantasy value to start the season. The Bengals love to run the football, so there will be plenty of touches for both running backs. If you are in a PPR league, Bernard carries even more value. Start Bernard as an RB3 or flex for Week 1 against a Raiders defense that should struggle to stop opposing running backs this season.

by Chris Kucharski

· Aug 24, 2015 · 7:51 PM EDT

CIN RB Giovani Bernard - 2015 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Giovani Bernard is one of the better No. 2 backs in the NFL. He is very capable of putting up numbers even though Jeremy Hill gets the first look. Over his first two seasons, Bernard has averaged 169 carries and an amazing 49 catches. He has been a productive player in the NFL and will see the ball plenty as the Bengals are a run-first team.

Fantasy Downside
The biggest issue for Bernard is he is stuck behind a very good back in Jeremy Hill. If he gets the bulk of the carries, Gio can produce like a top 10 back, but that won't happen unless Hill gets injured.

Bottom Line
We love Bernard even as a backup. It's probably not a good idea to have him as your RB2, but if he is your third back, you have a good chance to be successful. His ADP is currently 59 and ranks 31st in the 4for4 rankings.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jan 02, 2015 · 5:54 PM EST

CIN RB Giovani Bernard - Week 18, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 18: Bernard vs Colts
The roles are pretty clear for the Bengals running backs. Jeremy Hill is the primary ball carrier and Giovani Bernard is the third down back who gets plenty of looks in the passing game. In a way, that's good for Bernard owners because the way Hill has been running, Giovani could be shut out altogether.

Last week against the Steelers, he caught seven passes for 56 yards so if you are in a PPR league, he has very good value. The negative is he has only averaged 8 carries over the last four games. The Colts are only 24th in aFPA to running backs so the matchup is decent and so is the Bernard if you are in a PPR league. He is a perfect RB2 for Week 18.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 26, 2014 · 1:47 PM EST

CIN RB Giovani Bernard - Week 17, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17: Bernard vs Steelers

It is clear that Giovani Bernard has taken a back seat to Jeremy Hill, but Bernard is still a key contributor to the Bengals offense, especially in the passing game where he has 11 receptions over the past three games. Add that to an average of 10 carries per game and you can see the fantasy value.

The Steelers are tough on running backs, ranked 3rd in aFPA. But the Bengals will still get their backs involved including Bernard. Start Bernard as high-end flex or RB3 for Week 17.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 19, 2014 · 11:01 AM EST

CIN RB Giovani Bernard - Week 16, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16: Bernard vs Broncos

Jeremy Hill was the back of choice last week against Cleveland. Giovani Bernard was only the field for 38% of the snaps and over half of his carries came in garbage time. Does this mean Hill is the featured back the rest of the way out? Probably not, but it gives you second thoughts about Bernard's value. Hill definitely had one of the better week for a running back and the Bengals won going away.

Bernard still might be able to help your team this season, but it won't be easy this week as the Bengals face the Broncos, who are 2nd in aFPA to running backs. Bernard is ranked an RB3 or flex for Week 16.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 12, 2014 · 9:40 AM EST

CIN RB Giovani Bernard - Week 15, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15: Bernard vs Browns

Giovani Bernard only had nine touches this past weekend and the time sharing he is doing with Jeremy Hill is limiting his numbers. Although their snap counts were almost even last week, Bernard seems to be the compliment back at this point.

Bernard still has some value, even with Cleveland ranked 8th in aFPA to running backs, because he is getting on the field. But the value places him as a flex or RB3 for Week 15.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 05, 2014 · 12:58 PM EST

CIN RB Giovani Bernard - Week 14, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14: Bernard vs Steelers

Giovani Bernard seems to be healthy and now finds himself splitting time with Jeremy Hill. Last week, they both played 30 snaps and their touch total was similar so expect more of the same as the Bengals like both backs.

Bernard will face the Steelers who are 15th in aFPA to running backs so the matchup is neutral. Bernard should have enough success to earn a start as a low-end RB2 for Week 14.