Giovani Bernard - Key role in return Bernard (hip/knee) rushed 13 times for 44 yards and a touchdown and brought in five of seven targets for 39 yards during the Buccaneers' 31-15 win over the Eagles in an NFC wild-ca... Impact The veteran suited up for the first time since Week 14, and with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and Ronald Jones (ankle) both out of action, Bernard played a significant role. Bernard logged only four fewer carries than backfield pacesetter Ke'Shawn Vaughn and checked in second in both receptions and receiving yards on the afternoon. He also opened the scoring on the afternoon with a two-yard touchdown to cap off a 12-play, 75-yard game-opening drive for the Buccaneers, making it a very fruitful fantasy afternoon. Despite Sunday's success, however, Bernard's opportunities could take a hit in next weekend's divisional-round clash against either the Rams or Cardinals if at least one of Fournette or Jones is active for the contest.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE