Washington
WR · MIA vs NE
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ETLatest report: Limited · Knee
Projected points10.5pts
if he plays · 80% to play
Bernard
WR · PIT vs CLE
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points10.8pts
Start if active
Bench
Germie Bernard or Malik Washington: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Toss-up. Malik Washington gets the nod over Germie Bernard.
- Confidence
- Lower
- Malik Washington may not play (about 80% to play)
- Started
- 53%
- of leagues
Case for Bernard
The case for Bernard is an offense expected to score more (21.5 points to 18.0) and surer hands (73% of his targets caught to 67%).
Flips if
If Malik Washington is ruled out before Germie Bernard's game starts, start Germie Bernard.
Risk
Malik Washington was limited in practice (knee): check the inactives, posted about 90 minutes before kickoff. Weather in Malik Washington's game: Outdoor · 73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rain. Check it again before kickoff. As of Fri 12:00 PM ET
Highlights
WashingtonStart if activeWR · MIA vs NEUsually 9.4+1.0pts this week
Helps him
- +1.4ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.23 touchdowns, above his usual 0.00.
- 26%targetsHe draws 26% of his team’s targets.
- steadyHis weekly scores stay close to his average.
Hurts him
- −0.8ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 40.5 receiving yards, below his usual 48.2.
BernardFirst outWR · PIT vs CLEUsually 8.4+2.3pts this week
Helps him
- +2.2pts3 linesReceiving yards 44.5 (usual 36.3), touchdowns 0.28 (usual 0.14) and catches 4.5 (usual 3.9) all sit above his usual.
- +6.9last 3 vs avgHis last three games run 6.9 points above his season average.
Hurts him
- 5.4floorA quiet week could drop to about 5.4 points.
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week.
Stat comparison
Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.
Stat
Scoring
ProjectionWashington: 10.5Bernard: 10.8 (best)
TD pointsof the projectionWashington: 1.4Bernard: 1.7 (best)
Expected TDsthis weekWashington: 0.23Bernard: 0.28 (best)
Projected team pointsWashington: 18.0Bernard: 21.5 (best)
Goal line carriesper gameWashington: 0.0Bernard: 0.0
Red zone carriesper gameWashington: 0.5 (best)Bernard: 0.0
Red zone targetsper gameWashington: 0.3Bernard: 0.9 (best)
Role
Snap shareWashington: 84% (best)Bernard: 61%
Usage worthptsWashington: 11.7 (best)Bernard: 9.1
Touch shareWashington: 13% (best)Bernard: 9%
Target shareWashington: 26% (best)Bernard: 15%
Touches / gameWashington: 5.7 (best)Bernard: 4.0
Targets / gameWashington: 6.5 (best)Bernard: 5.3
Air yards shareWashington: 31% (best)Bernard: 12%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsWashington: 2 RZ targetsBernard: In line
WOPRWashington: 0.58 (best)Bernard: 0.33
RZ target shareWashington: 18%Bernard: 20% (best)
Catch rateWashington: 67%Bernard: 73% (best)
SeparationWashington: 3.5 yds (best)Bernard: 3.2 yds
YAC over expectedWashington: +1.0Bernard: +1.0
Usage worth vs scoredWashington: Earned by usage 11.7Scored 9.5Bernard: Earned by usage 9.1Scored 8.4
Rush yards / gameWashington: 6.3 (best)Bernard: 0.6
Points from rushingWashington: 7%Bernard: 1%
Vacated targets this weekWashington: 0.0Bernard: 9.0 (best)
High value touches / gameWashington: 4.7 (best)Bernard: 3.9
Goal line carry shareWashington: 0%Bernard: 0%
Red zone touches / gameWashington: 0.8Bernard: 0.9 (best)
Rush success rateWashington: 38% (best)Bernard: 0%
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Washington: 0%Bernard: 0%
Inside 10 target shareWashington: 0%Bernard: 8% (best)
Rushing points / gameWashington: 0.6 pts / game (best)Bernard: 0.1 pts / game
Rushing floorWashington: 0.4 pts / game (best)Bernard: 0.0 pts / game
Range
FloorWashington: 6.9 (best)Bernard: 5.4
CeilingWashington: 15.6Bernard: 18.2 (best)
Points from TDssteadier when lowerWashington: 0%Bernard: 10%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Washington: 0%Bernard: 17% (best)
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterWashington: 33% (best)Bernard: 50%
SteadinessWashington: Very steady (best)±2.7 pts · 6 gamesBernard: Volatile±8.9 pts · 6 games
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmWashington: C+Bernard: C+
Game scriptWashington: Expected to trailBernard: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterWashington: 1.0 (best)Bernard: 1.3
Defense funnelWashington: NeutralBernard: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedWashington: 19th (average) (best)Bernard: 8th (tough)
Starting QBWashington: Willis (Active)Bernard: Rodgers (Active)
Opp defender outWashington: None listedBernard: Davis (DT)
WeatherWashington: Outdoor73F, 6 mph wind, 100% rainBernard: No concern
Roof / surfacegrassWashington: OpenBernard: Open
Rest / scheduleWashington: NormalBernard: Normal
Opp paceWashington: 16th (average) (best)Bernard: 22nd (slow)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameWashington: 2.01st (tough)Bernard: 5.0 (best)32nd (soft)
Opp catch rate allowedWashington: 66% (best)26th (soft)Bernard: 58%6th (tough)
Opp rush yds allowedWashington: 8th (tough)Bernard: 20th (average) (best)
Opp stuff rateWashington: 13% (best)28th (soft)Bernard: 23%2nd (tough)
Opp yards per carry allowedWashington: 4.112th (average)Bernard: 4.6 (best)28th (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgWashington: 10.2Bernard: 15.3 (best)
Last 5 avgWashington: 10.1Bernard: 10.3 (best)
vs seasonWashington: +0.8 (Rising)Bernard: +6.9 (Rising) (best)
Yards per carryWashington: 4.8Bernard: 1 carry
Carries / gameWashington: 1.3 (best)Bernard: 0.1
Yards per route runWashington: 2.13 (best)Bernard: 1.59
Receiving aDOTWashington: 11.2Bernard: 5.7
Target share trendWashington: SteadyBernard: Cooling
Crowd
Started in leaguesWashington: 54% (best)Bernard: 52%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterWashington: WR30Bernard: WR29 (best)
Yards linereceivingWashington: 40.5Bernard: 44.5 (best)
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