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Germie Bernard Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026

Age
22
Height / weight
6'1", 206 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
3.3
Pos rank
WR5
Rostered
6%

Week 5 vs. Colts, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. WRs, favorable

Germie Bernard Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis

Producing as

WR5 · Elite

Scoring rate

3.3 PPG

Played

4 games

Role

Depth

Trend

Stable

Role Direction

Season average against the last four games played.
UsageSeasonLast 4Change
Target Share (Team)7.5%7.5%0%
Targets/G2.82.80%
Team Pass Att/Gteam38.538.50%

Germie Bernard's 2026 Season, Week by Week

4 games played: one mid-range start and three busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.

  1. Week 2, Loss
    ,
    at NE
    ,
    7.5
    ,
    WR48
  2. Week 3, Win
    ,
    vs CIN
    ,
    2.4
    ,
    WR101
  3. Week 4, Loss
    ,
    at CLE
    ,
    3.1
    ,
    WR7
  4. Up next.
    Week 5, Oct 11
    ,
    vs IND
    ,
    9th pts allowed to WRs
    ,
    Favorable
    Colts vs. WRs
  5. Week 6, Oct 18
    ,
    at TB
    ,
    26th pts allowed to WRs
    ,
    Tough
    Buccaneers vs. WRs
  6. Week 7, Oct 25
    ,
    at NO
    ,
    24th pts allowed to WRs
    ,
    Tough
    Saints vs. WRs
  7. Week 8, Nov 1
    ,
    vs CLE
    ,
    11th pts allowed to WRs
    ,
    Neutral
    Browns vs. WRs

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Should You Start or Roster Germie Bernard?

Bernard is averaging 3.3 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 7 catches for 60 yards and 0 TD on 11 targets. That ranks WR5, which makes him a WR1-level starter in 12-team leagues.

He has caught 63.6% of his targets at 5.5 yards per target. His quarterback has been Aaron Rodgers.

His best week was WR7 in Week 4 at the Browns (3.1 points); his worst, WR144 in Week 1 against the Falcons (0.0). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Colts (9th vs. WRs) in Week 5.

For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Bernard ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.

Germie Bernard 2026 Game Log

WkOppResultFPTSFinish
1vs FalconsW 20–130.0WR144
2@ PatriotsL 3–207.5WR48
3vs BengalsW 30–272.4WR101
4@ BrownsL 24–273.1WR7
Total2–213.0WR5
Full game log with receiving splits

Career Fantasy Stats by Season

SeasonTeamGPTgtRecRec ydsRec TDFPTSPPGFinish
2026PIT411760013.03.3—
Career411760013.03.3
All 1 seasons and advanced stats

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Outlook

The projection -- roughly 45 grabs, 555 yards and three scores for under 74 fantasy points -- captures the reality of a depth piece rather than a contributor. ADP near WR70 (177 overall) and just 5 percent rostered reflect that. He's a better real-life player than fantasy asset in 2026; dynasty and deep-league managers should stash and wait. Full outlook

Injury status

Active, no designation

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Germie Bernard Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Germie Bernard in Week 5?

Germie Bernard is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 5 against the Colts, as the WR5 in PPR points per game this season (3.3 a game). The Colts rank 9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Bernard.

How many fantasy points is Germie Bernard averaging in 2026?

Germie Bernard is averaging 3.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 13.0 points across 4 games. His last game produced 3.1 points.

Where does Germie Bernard rank in fantasy football in 2026?

Germie Bernard ranks WR5 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR89 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.

Is Germie Bernard worth rostering in fantasy football?

Yes, in the right league: Germie Bernard is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 6% of Sleeper leagues.

What is Germie Bernard's fantasy football role?

Germie Bernard is WR2 on the Steelers depth chart. He is averaging 2.8 targets a game, on 38% of the offensive snaps in 2026.

What are Germie Bernard's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Germie Bernard's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Colts (9th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 6 at the Buccaneers (26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 7 at the Saints (24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.

How consistent has Germie Bernard been in fantasy football this season?

Germie Bernard has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.1 points around his 3.3-point average.

What is Germie Bernard's fantasy floor and ceiling?

This season Germie Bernard's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR144) and his ceiling 7.5 (Week 2, WR48). His median week has been 2.8 points. See Bernard's full game log.

Germie Bernard 2026 Stats

2026 through Week 4 · Pittsburgh SteelersHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.

Receiving

Rec
7
Yards
60
TD
0
Targets
11

8.6 Y/R63.6% Catch %

Fantasy (PPR)

Points
13.0
Pos rank
WR5

7.5 Best Week 2 @ NE0.0 Worst Week 1 vs ATL

See these stats game by game

Advanced Receiving Stats

Bernard has a 7.6% target share this season.

Stat2026 Thru Wk 4
Efficiency
Yards per target5.520th
Fantasy points per target0.5516th
YAC per reception2.015th
Catch rate63.6%54th
Usage
Target share7.6%12th
Snap share37.5%7th
Air-yards share6.5%8th
Red-zone targets246th
Style
Average depth of target8.424th

Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs. Grey bars describe style, not quality.

Profile: Bernard plays a part-time share of snaps and sees few air yards.

For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 2.8 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.

Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season

2026, in progress

3.3

Fantasy PPG

WR5

Fantasy finish

2.8

Targets/g

15

Rec yds/g

Germie Bernard career stats by season

SeasonGPTgtRecRec ydsRec TDRush ydsFPTSPPGFinish
2026to date4117600013.03.3WR5
Career4117600013.03.3—

What His Career Numbers Say

3.3

Career PPG

4 games over 1 season

100%

Availability

Share of team games he played

25%

Top-24 weeks

Share of his games as a top-24 WR

Bernard has averaged 3.3 fantasy points per game over 4 games and 1 season.

Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Bernard's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.

Career highs

  • 60Rec yards2026
  • 13.0Fantasy pts2026
  • 60Career rec yds2026–2026

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Germie Bernard Stats FAQ

How many fantasy points does Germie Bernard have in 2026?

Germie Bernard has 13.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 3.3 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR89 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.

How many receiving yards does Germie Bernard have this season?

Germie Bernard has 60 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 7 catches and 11 targets. His high was 35 yards, in Week 2 at the Patriots.

How many receptions does Germie Bernard have this season?

Germie Bernard has 7 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.8 a game, on 11 targets. His high was 4 catches, in Week 2 at the Patriots.

How many targets does Germie Bernard have this season?

Germie Bernard has drawn 11 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 2.8 a game, and caught 64% of them. His high was 8 targets, in Week 2 at the Patriots.

How many receiving touchdowns does Germie Bernard have this season?

Germie Bernard has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.

How many receiving yards per game is Germie Bernard averaging?

Germie Bernard is averaging 15.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 60 yards across 4 games.

How many yards per reception is Germie Bernard averaging?

Germie Bernard is averaging 8.6 yards per reception in 2026, 60 yards on 7 catches.

How many games has Germie Bernard played in 2026?

Germie Bernard has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.

What are Germie Bernard's career NFL stats?

Across 1 season and 4 games, Germie Bernard has 7 catches for 60 yards and no touchdowns, for 13.0 PPR fantasy points (3.3 per game).

How many touchdowns does Germie Bernard have in his career?

Germie Bernard has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 4 games.

How many career receiving yards does Germie Bernard have?

Germie Bernard has 60 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 7 catches.

Stats are official NFL regular-season data processed by StatChasers. Fantasy points use full PPR scoring: 1 point per reception, 1 per 25 passing yards, 4 per passing TD, −1 per interception, 1 per 10 rushing or receiving yards and 6 per rushing or receiving TD. Two-point conversions and lost fumbles count as Sleeper scores them.

Germie Bernard Game Log 2026

Games played

4

FPTS/G (PPR)

3.3

Targets/g

2.8

Rec/g

1.8

Rec yds/g

15.0

Yds/rec

8.6

Across 4 games in 2026, Germie Bernard has averaged 2.8 targets, 1.8 receptions and 3.3 PPR fantasy points per game. Germie Bernard has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 2 against NE (7.5 points); the lowest was Week 1 against ATL (0.0).

WkOppResultFPTSTGTRECREC YDSREC TDYPRFinish
1ATL6thW 20-130.00000—WR144

Week 1 · ATL · W 20-13 · 0.0 pts

Weekly finish
WR144 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-3.3 pts
Matchup
ATL ranked 6th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
3
2NE7thL 3-207.5843508.8WR48

Week 2 · NE · L 3-20 · 7.5 pts

Weekly finish
WR48 · Bust week
Vs. season average
+4.3 pts
Matchup
NE ranked 7th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
55
Target share
2160.0%

How the 7.5 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions4 rec+4.0
  • Receiving yards35 yds+3.5
3CIN18thW 30-272.41114014.0WR101

Week 3 · CIN · W 30-27 · 2.4 pts

Weekly finish
WR101 · Bust week
Vs. season average
-0.8 pts
Matchup
CIN ranked 18th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
17
Target share
320.0%

How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions1 rec+1.0
  • Receiving yards14 yds+1.4
4CLE12thL 24-273.1221105.5WR7

Week 4 · CLE · L 24-27 · 3.1 pts

Weekly finish
WR7 · WR1 week
Vs. season average
-0.1 pts
Matchup
CLE ranked 12th in points allowed to WR that season
Offensive snaps
29
Target share
510.0%

How the 3.1 points scored (PPR)

  • Receptions2 rec+2.0
  • Receiving yards11 yds+1.1

Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Where His Weeks Finished

One WR1 week and three busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR5 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-24 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.

WR1 range (top 24)WR2 range (25–36)Bench range (37+)

Game-by-Game Breakdown

Week 4, Oct 1
@ Browns
L 24–27

WR1 week at Cleveland

2/2, 11 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.

3.1WR7
Week 3, Sep 27
vs Bengals
W 30–27

Held in check by Cincinnati

1/1, 14 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

2.4WR101
Week 2, Sep 20
@ Patriots
L 3–20

Shut down by New England

4/8, 35 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.

7.5WR48
Week 1, Sep 13
vs Falcons
W 20–13

Held in check by Atlanta

0/0, 0 yds.

A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.

0.0WR144

Fantasy Points By Week

80W1W2W4Week 1 vs ATL: 0.0 ptsWeek 2 vs NE: 7.5 ptsWeek 3 vs CIN: 2.4 ptsWeek 4 vs CLE: 3.1 pts
  • Weekly points
  • Season average (3.3)

Upcoming Matchups

Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 4.

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Germie Bernard Game Log FAQ

How did Germie Bernard do in his last game?

Germie Bernard scored 3.1 PPR points in Week 4 at the Browns, a 27–24 loss, a WR7 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 11 yards. View his 2026 season totals.

How many fantasy points did Germie Bernard score in his last game?

Germie Bernard scored 3.1 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 at the Browns, a WR7 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 3.3.

How many receiving yards did Germie Bernard have in his last game?

Germie Bernard had 11 receiving yards on 2 catches in Week 4 at the Browns, from 2 targets.

How many touchdowns did Germie Bernard score in his last game?

Germie Bernard did not score a touchdown in Week 4 at the Browns; his 3.1 points came from yardage and catches.

How many receptions did Germie Bernard have in his last game?

Germie Bernard caught 2 of 2 targets for 11 yards in Week 4 at the Browns.

What were Germie Bernard's stats in Week 3?

In Week 3 against the Bengals, a 30–27 win, Germie Bernard caught 1 of 1 target for 14 yards. That was 2.4 PPR points, a WR101 finish.

What was Germie Bernard's best game this season?

Germie Bernard's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Patriots: 7.5 PPR points, a WR48 finish. He caught 4 of 8 targets for 35 yards.

What was Germie Bernard's worst game this season?

Germie Bernard's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 against the Falcons: 0.0 PPR points, a WR144 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.

How many games has Germie Bernard scored a touchdown in this season?

Germie Bernard has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 4 games this season.

Germie Bernard Rest-of-Season Outlook

WR1 every week

WR5 through Week 4 · 3.3 PPG

12-team PPRWeekly starter
10-team PPRWeekly starter
Half-PPRWeekly starter

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

Through Week 4
WR5
3.3 PPG over 4 games
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our Take After Week 4

Through 4 games he's WR5 at 3.3 PPR points per game.

He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.

The next favorable matchup is the Colts in Week 5 (9th against WRs).

Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)

Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.

A second-round investment out of Alabama, Bernard arrives with a versatile, YAC-friendly profile and coaches already raving about how quickly he's absorbed all three receiver alignments at 22 years old. The slot is his clearest runway to snaps, and the 6-1, 206-pound frame plus open-field toughness give him a sturdier floor than most Day 2 rookies. But the path to volume is choked: DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. sit ahead of him, and Aaron Rodgers will spread a passing game that finished 22nd in yards per outing a year ago.

The projection -- roughly 45 grabs, 555 yards and three scores for under 74 fantasy points -- captures the reality of a depth piece rather than a contributor. ADP near WR70 (177 overall) and just 5 percent rostered reflect that. He's a better real-life player than fantasy asset in 2026; dynasty and deep-league managers should stash and wait.

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft spotThe Colts in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 IND, 9thWk 6 TB, 26thWk 7 NO, 24thWk 8 CLE, 11th

Risk

  • RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
  • Tough matchupsThe Buccaneers in Week 6 (26th) and the Saints in Week 7 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
Weighing Bernard against another receiver on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

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Germie Bernard Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Germie Bernard's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?

Germie Bernard projects as a wR1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.

What is Germie Bernard's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?

Germie Bernard is the WR5 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.

What is Germie Bernard's projected role going forward?

Germie Bernard is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.

Will Germie Bernard get more targets?

Germie Bernard's targets are holding steady: 1.5 a game over his last two games against 2.8 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.

What is Germie Bernard's fantasy football upside?

Germie Bernard's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.5 PPR points (Week 2, WR48) and the Colts in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.

What could hurt Germie Bernard's fantasy value?

Germie Bernard's risks: the Buccaneers in Week 6 and the Saints in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is Germie Bernard's remaining fantasy schedule?

Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.

Latest Germie Bernard News & Updates

Season Timeline

Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.

  1. Week 3Sep 27W 30–27 vs CIN

    Fantasy impact: Negative.

    Bernard struggles vs. Cincinnati

    2.4 fantasy points · WR101 · 0.9 below his 3.3 average

    Bernard caught 1 of 1 targets for 14 yards in the 30–27 win vs. Cincinnati. That was 3% of the team's targets.

    Game log
  2. Week 2Sep 20L 3–20 @ NE

    Fantasy impact: Positive.

    Bernard struggles at New England

    7.5 fantasy points · WR48 · 4.3 above his 3.3 average

    Bernard caught 4 of 8 targets for 35 yards in the 20–3 loss at New England. That was 22% of the team's targets.

    Game log
  3. Week 1Sep 13W 20–13 vs ATL

  4. OffseasonJune

Steelers Teammates News

Updates on Bernard's quarterback and target competition.

Around the Steelers

All Pittsburgh Steelers news

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Germie Bernard News FAQ

What is the latest news on Germie Bernard?

The latest Bernard update, from October 2: Bernard delivers WR1 week at Cleveland. Bernard caught 2 of 2 targets for 11 yards in the 27–24 loss at Cleveland. That was 5% of the team's targets.

How does the latest Germie Bernard news affect his fantasy value?

Positively: he scored 3.1 fantasy points, a WR7 finish, right at his 3.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.

Has Germie Bernard's role changed?

The latest depth-chart news on Bernard: Role as rookie TBD (June 25). Rookie usage remains unclear heading into the season.

Germie Bernard Bio

Germie Bernard is a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he wears No. 17. Born December 2, 2003, he attended Liberty and played college football at Michigan State, Washington and then Alabama.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Bernard in round 2, pick 47, of the 2026 NFL Draft.

In 4 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 7 passes for 60 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

PIT2026–now Pittsburgh Steelers
60rec yds, 7 rec, 0 TD · 4 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 4.

What happened at each stop

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers Current team2026–present

    Selected in round 2, pick 47, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 4 games.

  2. College: Michigan State, Washington, Alabama

His history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  2. DraftedSelected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in round 2, pick 47.

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About Germie Bernard: Bio FAQ

How old is Germie Bernard?

Germie Bernard is 22 years old. He was born on December 2, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.

How tall is Germie Bernard?

Germie Bernard is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 206 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

How much does Germie Bernard weigh?

Germie Bernard weighs 206 pounds, his listed weight on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. He is listed at 6'1".

What number does Germie Bernard wear?

Germie Bernard wears number 17 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He plays wide receiver.

What position does Germie Bernard play?

Germie Bernard plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.

What team does Germie Bernard play for?

Germie Bernard plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a wide receiver. He has been with the Steelers since 2026.

Where did Germie Bernard go to college?

Germie Bernard played college football at Alabama, after attending Liberty (NV).

Where is Germie Bernard from?

Germie Bernard went to high school in Nevada, at Liberty, before playing college football at Alabama.

When is Germie Bernard's birthday?

Germie Bernard's birthday is December 2. He was born on December 2, 2003 and is 22 years old.

How long has Germie Bernard been in the NFL?

Germie Bernard is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.

What teams has Germie Bernard played for?

Germie Bernard has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. View his career statistics.

What year did Germie Bernard enter the NFL?

Germie Bernard entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.