Giovani Bernard could see an increase in work this season

Jul 03, 2019

Longtime Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. believes that new head coach Zac Taylor will look to use Bernard more this season. Last year the receiving back saw just 7.6 touches per game, the lowest number in his career and coach Taylor has a "repeated vow to use all of his running backs more to keep Mixon fresh as the season progresses." Dehner also mentioned Todd Gurley's knee trouble and that it likely would inform coach Taylor's usage of Joe Mixon.

Fantasy Impact:

Dehner predicted 11-13 touches per game for Bernard, which would be a significant jump and would likely lower Mixon's ceiling, but bringing the Rams offense to Cincinnati should help Mixon even if he loses a few touches. It might be asking too much for Giovani Bernard to get close to 13 touches a game, but if he can get 9-10, his fantasy viability as a flex play would get a boost.

today

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.