Impact With Joe Mixon (foot) still on IR, Samaje Perine and to a lesser degree Trayveon Williams would be in line for added Week 12 backfield work if Bernard isn't cleared for Sunday's game against the Giants.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
GIOVANI BERNARD
Dealing with concussion Bernard (concussion) sat out Wednesday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Struggles in Week 11 loss Bernard rushed nine times for 18 yards and caught four of five targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 20-9 loss to Washington.
Impact Bernard had been performing admirably as the fill-in starter for Joe Mixon (foot), but Joe Burrow carried the offense on his shoulders with 195 first-half passing yards, and the entire Bengals offense stalled out in the second half after Burrow was carted off with a season-ending knee injury. Between Cincinnati's porous offensive line and the lack of a passing threat with Ryan Finley under center as opposed to Burrow, finding running room won't be easy for Bernard moving forward. Bernard should remain the lead back in Week 12 against the Giants with Mixon on IR.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Should get multi-game starting run Bernard is expected to serve as the Bengals' lead back for at least the team's next three games after Joe Mixon (foot) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, James Rapien of SI.co...
Impact Bernard had already been filling in for Mixon in the Bengals' previous three games, playing no fewer than 64 percent of the offensive snaps in any of those contests while scoring three touchdowns and averaging 73.6 yards from scrimmage and 16 touches per contest over that stretch. Samaje Perine looms as a potential threat for work in short-yardage situations, but Bernard's standing as the team's clear top pass-catching option out of the backfield should allow him to hold down something resembling a three-down role while Mixon is out. Mixon is tentatively targeting a return from IR when first eligible Week 14, but he's been slower to recover from his right foot injury than expected since it first surfaced Oct. 18.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals put RB Mixon on IR ahead of matchup with Washington
The Cincinnati Bengals have placed running back Joe Mixon on injured reserve with a foot injuryNOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Mixon Injury Update Boosts Giovani Bernard Week 11 Fantasy Outlook Cincinatti Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been out since Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts with a lingering foot injury. Mixon hasn'...
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Week 11 start awaits Bernard is in line to serve as the Bengals' lead back Sunday at Washington after head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Joe Mixon (foot) would be out for a fourth straight game, Jay Morri...
Impact Bernard had already been starting in Mixon's stead in each of the previous three games, playing no fewer than 64 percent of the offensive snaps in any of those contests while averaging 73.6 scrimmage yards, four receptions and one touchdown over that stretch. Samaje Perine and Trayveon Williams should be active as Bernard's backups Week 11, but neither player is expected to dramatically cut into the 29-year-old's playing time or usage.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy football lineups for Week 11: Start Giovani Bernard and sit Mike Evans It should be a good week for pass-catching running backs such as the Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard. Here's our complete list of fantas...
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • MCALL.COM
Limited by game script Bernard rushed the ball eight times for 30 yards in Week 10 against the Steelers. He added four receptions for 17 yards.
Impact Bernard struggled to get into any rhythm as he got only four touches in the first quarter. The Steelers held a two-possession lead for much of the remainder of the game, limiting most of Bernard's impact to the passing game. Even there, however, Bernard was held in check as he averaged only 2.4 yards per target. Joe Mixon (foot) did not practice at all leading up to Week 10, so Bernard could have another chance to start in Week 11 against Washington.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giovani Bernard Fantasy Outlook Remains High Following Joe Mixon Injury Update The Cincinnati Bengals have a tall task ahead of them in Week 10, taking on the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. That will be made even more...
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
In line for another start Bernard is likely to retain the starting running back role Sunday against the Steelers, as Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports that Joe Mixon (foot) is listed as doubtful for the...
Impact Bernard has made the most of his starting role over the past two games, scoring three touchdowns in Mixon's absence. He should remain heavily involved as both a rusher and a receiver out of the backfield, and Bernard's pass-catching ability will be especially valuable if the Bengals fall behind the undefeated Steelers as expected and are forced to pass to catch up.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals confident despite 2-5-1 record at halfway point
There is confidence and optimism in the Cincinnati Bengals camp despite their 2-5-1 record at the halfway point of the 2020 seasonNOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burrow, Bengals show finishing touch going into bye week
Coming off a two-win season, the most important factor for the 2020 Bengals is the development of rookie quarterback Joe BurrowNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores two TDs vs. Titans Bernard carried 15 times for 62 yards and a touchdown while adding three catches (on four targets) for 16 yards and another score during Sunday's 31-20 win over the Titans.
Impact Bernard watched as Semaje Prine scored a short rushing touchdown in the second quarter, but he got back in the good graces of fantasy managers with a 12-yard score of his own before adding a six-yard receiving TD in the fourth. While Bernard has averaged a pedestrian 3.5 yards per carry the last two weeks, he has generated great fantasy value by adding three total touchdowns and 75 receiving yards on eight catches. While Bernard has filled in admirably, Joe Mixon (foot) could have time to rest up during the upcoming bye week, which would send the former back to a change-of-pace role in the next game against the Steelers.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Making second straight start Bernard will start at running back against the Titans on Sunday, as John Sheeran of Cincy Jungle reports that Joe Mixon (foot) will miss a second consecutive game.
Impact Bernard made the most of his opportunity as the starter last week, racking up 96 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown in a high-scoring loss to the Browns. The veteran running back should handle double-digit carries barring extremely negative game script, but the majority of Bernard's fantasy value lies in his receiving ability out of the backfield, and he comes in riding a two-game scrimmage touchdown streak following a touchdown drought that dated back to Week 4 of 2018.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Mixon Injury Outlook Takes a Turn for the Worse & Boosts Giovani Bernard’s Fantasy Value in Week 8 The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a big loss in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts. Not only did they lose on the scoreboard, but running b...
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Looks set for another start Bernard appears in line to start Sunday's game against the Titans, with Joe Mixon (foot) not practicing Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Bernard headlined Cincinnati's backfield against the Browns in Week 7 with Mixon out, a game in which he compiled 13 carries for 37 yards plus five catches for 59 yards and a score. If Mixon is indeed forced to miss more time, Bernard would stand to reprise a similar role versus the Titans, while Samaje Perine operates as his top backup.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Fantasy Football Show: Week 8 Advice - PressBoxOnline.com Ken Zalis discusses the biggest storylines that will impact Week 8 of the fantasy football season, including what to do with Dalvin Cook/Ale...
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM
Joe Mixon Injury Update Boosts Giovani Bernard Fantasy Outlook in Week 8 Cincinnati Bengals star running back Joe Mixon remained sidelined during Wednesday's practice. It's a worrying sign for Mixon, who was unabl...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hasty, Shepard
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 8 include running back JaMycal Hasty of San Francisco and New York Giants receiver Sterling ShepardOCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injuries and strife plague Bengals' defense as Burrow stars
The Cincinnati Bengals' defense is in disarray, on the field and offOCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watch: Giovani Bernard press conference after loss to Cleveland Browns The veteran running back talked about the team's cohesion and accountability among players.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM
Hard-luck Bengals keep letting close games slip away
The Bengals lost another close one to the Cleveland Browns because again they couldn’t protect a lead and finishOCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals outlast Wilson, Seahawks 37-34 in OT thriller
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hurting Mayfield, Browns score late, outduel Bengals 37-34
Baker Mayfield overcame a terrible start to throw five touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score with 15 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns outdueled the Cincinnati Bengal...OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores receiving TD as starter Bernard rushed 13 times for 37 yards and caught all five of his targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Browns.
Impact Bernard operated as the lead back with Joe Mixon (foot) unavailable, but coach Zac Taylor's decision to call back-to-back quarterback sneaks from in close on Cincinnati's first scoring drive demonstrated the team's lack of faith in Bernard's inside running ability. The shifty veteran's known primarily for his pass catching out of the backfield, and that skill was on full display in this one, as Bernard caught a three-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Samaje Perine mixed in for just one carry and one catch, so Bernard should continue to handle the majority of the backfield workload against the Titans in Week 8 if Mixon's unable to return for that one.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
