Giovani Bernard Cincinnati Bengals Running Back Ht: 5.8 | Wt: 208

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Sun, 04 Jan 2015 08:24:32 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard could be relied upon heavily in the passing game Sunday, Jan. 4, in the wild-card playoff game with WR A.J. Green (concussion) and TE Jermaine Gresham (back) out.

Fantasy Tip: Bernard ($5,800; 11.6% of your cap) is a good receiver out of the backfield, and the team could split him out wide or in the slot in some formations. He's at a good price on FantasyScore, considering he could have WR2 targets and receive a handful of rushes.

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| Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 21:21:34 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard carried eight times for 36 yards in the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Dec. 22, while adding five receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.

Fantasy Tip: Bernard's touchdown was his first since Oct. 26 against the Baltimore Ravens. He is clearly behind Jeremy Hill on the depth chart, but he can still be effective. FantasyScore owners should consider Bernard as a low-end RB2 or flex play heading into Week 17.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 18:03:34 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Jeremy Hill is averaging 4.8 yards per carry in the second half of games this year, and RB Giovani Bernard is averaging 2.8 yards per carry in the second half of games.

Fantasy Tip: Hill ($5,300, 10.6% of cap) is set to start for the Bengals in Week 15, and his tendency to improve in the second half of games makes him an intriguing play at FantasyScore in what will likely be an expanded role.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Coley Harvey

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:44:33 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Jeremy Hill will be the starting running back over RB Giovani Bernard for the team's Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals have used a tandem approach with Hill and Bernard otherwise, with the two backs often alternating series. Bernard's snap counts have been near equal to Hill's in the last three weeks after returning from injury. Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson favors a one-back system. "I'm used to having one guy kind of dominate some carries because, in order for backs to be really good, they've got to get lathered up to play," Jackson said. "You've got to get a feel for the game."

Fantasy Tip: Hill ($5,300) is the team leader in rushing this year with Bernard missing some time to injury earlier this year. Hill now becomes a much safer play at FantasyScore for his price against the Cleveland Browns, while you should look to avoid Bernard ($5,900) at a slightly higher price.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Cole Harvey

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:20:23 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RBs Giovani Bernard and Jeremy Hill are likely to have a 50-50 split again in Week 14 Sunday, Dec. 7.

Fantasy Tip: Bernard's ($6,900; 13.8% of your cap) salary is still quite prohibitive on FantasyScore. Hill ($5,300; 10.6%) is at a better price point, but we'd probably look elsewhere.

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| Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr.

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:30:41 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard (clavicle, hip) will be the starting running back for Week 12.

Fantasy Tip: Bernard missed several weeks because of injury but will be able to play in Week 12. His role for the game is uncertain, but there is a chance that he could be limited during the game. Bernard costs $6,800 on FantasyScore, which may be too expensive for some owners.

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| Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:34:38 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard (hip, clavicle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 21, and is probable for Week 12.

Fantasy Tip: Bernard is fully healthy but will lose some carries to Jeremy Hill. Bernard will cost $6,800 in FantasyScore this week, which may be a bit much for his first week back. There may be safer options out there for that price.

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| Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:00:40 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Jeremy Hill will be the leader in a 65-35 split of the carries with RB Giovani Bernard in Week 12, in the opinion of beat writer Paul Dehner Jr.

Fantasy Tip: Hill ($5,800; 11.6% of your cap) is a solid play this week on FantasyScore as a flex option. Bernard ($6,800; 13.6%) should be avoided until he becomes a bigger part of the offense.

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| Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr.

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:43:55 -0800

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard (clavicle, hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 20.

Fantasy Tip: Bernard looks like he will be able to play in Week 12 but may lose some of his usual carries to Jeremy Hill since Hill played well while Bernard was out. Bernard costs $6,800 on FantasyScore, which may be too expensive for his first game back.

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| Source: Bengals.com

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:59:26 -0800

Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard (clavicle, hip) is participating in practice Thursday, Nov. 20.

Fantasy Tip: Bernard has a good chance to play in Week 12 but may share work with Jeremy Hill if he is active for the game. Bernard has an expensive price tag of $6,800 on FantasyScore and may not be an option for some owners this week.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Cole Harvey

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