Steelers try to halt skid in Monday night game with Bengals
With two straight losses the Pittsburgh Steelers suddenly are being challenged for AFC North supremacyDECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GIOVANI BERNARD
Benched after turnover Bernard rushed the ball three times for eight yards in Week 14 against the Cowboys. He added three receptions for 15 yards.
Impact Bernard began the game as the Bengals' lead back, but he fumbled on his first carry of the game. He was benched as a result and didn't log another target or reception until the third quarter. Bernard managed to turn things around a bit from there, logging receptions of nine and four yards. Assuming Joe Mixon (foot) is unable to return for the team's Week 15 matchup against the Steelers, Bernard should return to the lead back role. However, he has failed top 35 yards on the ground in each of his last five contests.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7
Andy Dalton was good enough in his return to Cincinnati, tossing two touchdown passes and helping lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 30-7 win over the BengalsDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeMarcus Lawrence forces rare Bernard fumble for turnover Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence forces rare Cinncinati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard fumble for Cowboys turnover.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a playoff berth clinched before kicking off against the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Longtime Bengal Dalton returns to Cincy as Cowboys starter
Andy Dalton is returning to Cincinnati for the first time since the Bengals released him last springDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bengals keep getting uglier in another season to forget
The Cincinnati Bengals turned in another ugly performance in what has become an all-around ugly seasonDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another pedestrian effort in loss Bernard rushed 12 times for 30 yards and secured both targets for minus-1 yard in the Bengals' 19-7 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Impact Bernard logged another start for Joe Mixon (IR-foot) and once again struggled to find consistent running room. The veteran continues to be miscast in a lead-back role, having gained 37 yards or fewer on the ground in six of the seven games Mixon has missed. However, there's reportedly a solid chance Mixon is back for a favorable Week 14 matchup against the Cowboys, a development that would relegate Bernard back to the complementary role he's much better suited for.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Return of Su’a-Filo will boost Bengals' beleaguered O-line
The Cincinnati Bengals say guard Xavier Su’a-Filo will be available for the first time since an ankle injury sidelined him the season openerDECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Once full of hope, woeful Bengals now playing for pride
The Cincinnati Bengals have gotten more than their share of 2020 bad luckNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Downtrodden Bengals will stick with QB Allen, for now
The Cincinnati Bengals are sticking with quarterback Brandon Allen, who was handed the job after top overall draft pick Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending knee injuryNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Produces 49 scrimmage yards Bernard carried eight times for 32 yards and caught two of three targets for 17 additional yards during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Giants.
Impact Bernard's average of 4.0 yards per carry looks respectable at first sight, but nearly half his production came on one carry as he was bottled up on most of his attempts. He received a few looks in the passing game as well but did little outside his long reception of 16 yards. Bernard, who has struggled to the tune of 50.3 scrimmage yards per game despite averaging 11.6 touches over the last three, will hope to get back on track next Sunday against a Dolphins defense that has been easier to beat on the ground this season.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Week 12 Bernard (concussion) is active Week 12 against the Giants, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Bernard worked his way back on the practice field this week and was fully expected to play despite spending some time in concussion protocol. He's again in line to lead the Cincinnati backfield while Joe Mixon (knee) remains on IR, but the circumstances are a bit different now that Brandon Allen is projected to be under center. Regardless of who takes the quarterback snaps, Bernard will be going up against a Giants defense that is giving up the eighth-most fantasy points per game in PPR formats.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to suit up Sunday Bernard (concussion), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Confirmation on that front will arrive when the Bengals' inactive list is posted prior approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Assuming Bernard avoids the inactive list, he'll be in line to head the Cincinnati backfield with Joe Mixon (foot) still on injured reserve. Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams are on hand to provide depth behind Bernard.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals Bernard questionable for Giants game
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after dealing with a concussionNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable for Sunday Bernard (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Giants, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bernard progressed from no activity at Wednesday's practice to full participation Friday, per Baby. Having said that, the fact Bernard is listed as questionable indicates he has yet to emerge from the concussion protocol. He'll seek to complete the five-phase process in time for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Bernard doesn't, though, the Bengals backfield will be helmed by some combination of Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals list Giovani Bernard as questionable on final injury report vs. Giants A look at the final injury report for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants in Week 12.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Bengals notebook: Giovani Bernard expected to play, Bobby Hart returns to right tackle Running back Giovani Bernard and right tackle Bobby Hart are expected to start Sunday for the Bengals.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM
Still hunting playoffs, 3-7 Giants visit Burrow-less Bengals
The New York Giants find themselves in a unusual spot: a 3-7 record and still in contentionNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
At practice Friday Bernard (concussion) was present for practice Friday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After not practicing Wednesday, Bernard moved to limited participation at Thursday's practice. It remains to be seen if he'll be full-go Friday, but the running back does appear to be trending in the right direction in terms of his availability for Sunday's game against the Giants.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
3-win Giants in the playoff hunt, now face flailing Bengals
The New York Giants have an unimpressive 3-7 record but remain in the thick of the playoff race in the moribund NFC EastNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Injury Updates: Austin Ekeler, Myles Gaskin, Giovani Bernard, more RBs affecting Week 12 start 'em, sit 'em calls Austin Ekeler, Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed, Giovani Bernard, Mark Ingram, and JK Dobbins, are dealing with injuries and illness ahead of Week...
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Upgrades to limited practice Bernard (concussion) was limited at Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Impact Bernard made some appreciable progress through the concussion protocol by getting back on the practice field Thursday, one day removed from sitting out entirely. He has one more session to improve his prospects before the Bengals give Bernard a designation for Sunday's game versus the Giants. Aside from Bernard, Cincinnati has two other running backs (Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams) on the active roster.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals get more bad news when concussion sidelines Bernard With its backfield already depleted and running game anemic, the Cincinnati Bengals now may have to do without Giovani Bernard.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Bengals get more bad news when concussion sidelines Bernard
The Cincinnati Bengals' running game is already struggling and may now have to play without current lead back Giovani BernardNOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
