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Giovani Bernard | Running Back

Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Age / DOB:  (22) / 11/22/1991
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 202
College: North Carolina
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Giovani Bernard rushed for 99 yards on 12 carries in Week 14 versus Indianapolis.
Bernard caught all four of his targets for an additional 49 yards. He was in the game on one goal-line opportunity, but the Bengals faked it to him and Andy Dalton found a wide-open Jermaine Gresham for a touchdown. Bernard hasn't found the end zone in three weeks, but his 148 total yards were a single-game high for the rookie this season. Bernard and the Bengals get the Steelers next week. Gio racked up two touchdowns on nine touches against Pittsburgh in Week 2. He'll be a borderline RB2/flex play in Week 15. Dec 8 - 5:50 PM

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Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard rushed 14 times for 57 yards in Cincinnati's Week 13 win over the Chargers, adding one catch for nine yards.

Bernard flashed some nice moves in the open field, but got out-touched 21-15 by BenJarvus Green-Ellis as the Bengals pounded the ball away in an effort to drain clock in the second half. Bernard's 66 yards from scrimmage were his fewest since Week 9. Despite the slow day at the office, Cincy's impressive rookie remains on pace for 1,167 yards from scrimmage, and nine total scores. He'll be an RB2/FLEX for the fantasy playoffs.
Dec 1 - 7:52 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard had 10 carries for 45 yards in Sunday's Week 11 win over the Browns.

He added four catches for 44 yards. Bernard led the Bengals in receiving and was targeted five times by Andy Dalton. He reaggravated his rib injury and briefly exited in the second quarter, but was able to finish the game. Despite seeing less carries than BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bernard remains heavily involved in the offense and is going continue to see at least 15 touches per week. He's locked in as a high-end RB2.
Nov 17 - 4:55 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard rushed for 58 yards on 14 carries in Week 10 against the Ravens.

Bernard caught eight passes for another 37 yards and one touchdown out of the backfield. His touchdown is what we've grown accustomed to seeing from Bernard. He took a simple dump-off at the 20-yard line and jitterbugged his way to the end zone for an 18-yard score. Bernard had a couple impressive runs between the tackles. He continues to outshine BenJarvus Green-Ellis and should see at least 15 touches per week. Bernard is a high-end RB2. The Browns are up next.
Nov 10 - 5:59 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard (ribs) is active for Week 10 against the Ravens.

Bernard was expected to play all along after he practiced each day this week. He's had ten days to nurse his sore ribs. Plug the rookie into fantasy lineups confidently as an RB2. Inactive for the Bengals are Jermaine Gresham (groin), CB Chris Lewis-Harris, OLB Michael Boley, MLB Rey Maualuga, G/C Trevor Robinson, T Tanner Hawkinson, and DT Devon Still. Alex Smith will start for Gresham.
Related: Jermaine Gresham
Nov 10 - 11:37 AM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Giovani Bernard (ribs) is "planning to play" Sunday against the Ravens.

Bernard got banged up in the Week 9 Thursday night game and practiced on a limited basis this week. Coach Marvin Lewis has insisted his rookie running back is okay and has expressed zero concern over the ribs. Look for Bernard to see his customary 10-15 touches this week. He's firmly on the RB2 radar.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Nov 10 - 9:45 AM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard (ribs) is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Ravens after a limited practice Friday.

Bernard is expected to play, but fantasy owners need to check back for Sunday morning's inactives. He was limited in practice each day this week. Fantasy leaguers don't want to hear it, but Bernard's rib injury is more reason to believe the Bengals aren't going to increase his role moving forward. Bernard will remain a committee back alongside inside grinder BenJarvus Green-Ellis.
Nov 8 - 1:52 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Speaking Thursday, Bengals OC Jay Gruden hinted he expects Giovani Bernard's role to remain the same going forward.

Bernard is averaging 12.3 touches per game. "Some of these guys, it's important for them to be fresh, fast," Gruden said. "That's the way he is. He needs to have full stamina and be fresh coming out of the backfield running fast because that's what he is. If he's tired after his 17th, 18th carry and all of a sudden he becomes a 4.8 guy and tired, he becomes an ordinary guy. But when he's fresh and spelling (BenJarvus Green-Ellis), they kind of feed off each other I think." There's no real reason to believe Bernard's effectiveness would fall off with a bigger workload, but so it goes. Even with his touches being rationed, Bernard remains on the RB2 radar.
Related: BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Nov 7 - 6:23 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard (ribs) remained limited on Thursday.

It would be nice to see Bernard upgraded to "full" on Friday, but either way, his status isn't in doubt for Sunday's showdown with the Ravens. Coming off one of his best games of the season, Bernard is a low-end RB2 for Week 10.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Nov 7 - 4:27 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard (ribs) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.

It bodes well for Bernard's chances of suiting up this week against the Ravens. Coach Marvin Lewis recently said he expects his rookie running back to be okay. Bernard has had six days to rest up his bruised ribs. He remains on the RB2 radar and should continue to see his touches rise at BJGE's expense.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
Nov 6 - 1:29 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Speaking last Friday, coach Marvin Lewis said he expects Giovani Bernard (ribs) to be OK.

Following their narrow loss at Miami last Thursday, the Bengals took the weekend and early part of this week off. We'd expect to have an update on Bernard Wednesday afternoon, but it sounds like he just bruised his ribs. The wildly impressive rookie should see his touches rise at the expense of BenJarvus Green-Ellis over the second half of the season. Bernard has been among the best running backs in the NFL this year despite getting just 12.3 touches per game.
Source: ESPN.com
Nov 6 - 9:48 AM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

The rib injury Gio Bernard sustained in Thursday night's loss at Miami is not expected to be serious.

Bernard was on his way to a monster game with 15 touches for 105 yards and two touchdowns before taking a shot to the ribs in the fourth quarter. He was in pain on the sidelines, jogged to the locker room and then emerged to watch overtime from the sidelines with his pads still on. It sounds like some kind of bruise or maybe a slight fracture. The electric Bernard has a long week to get ready for a Week 10 game at Baltimore. For now, consider him questionable.
Source: Mike Silver on Twitter
Nov 1 - 1:47 AM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard was forced from Thursday night's Week 9 game with a rib injury.

Bernard was injured late in the fourth quarter and had to be taken to the locker room. He totaled 104 yards on 13 touches and two touchdowns before exiting, including an impressive 35-yard score to tie the game in the second half. The severity of the injury isn't yet known. Bernard will likely undergo further tests before the Bengals provide an update on his status.
Oct 31 - 11:19 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard rushed for 18 yards on five carries in Week 8 against the Jets.

Bernard was targeted just twice in the passing game, catching one pass for nine yards. The six touches were the fewest he's seen since Week 1. The Bengals were up large early and most of the key offensive players were done for the day once the fourth quarter rolled around. At the season's midway point, Bernard is on pace for 1,048 total yards and eight touchdowns. He's firmly on the RB2 radar. Bernard has a juicy matchup against the Dolphins on Thursday.
Oct 27 - 7:56 PM
Giovani Bernard - RB - Bengals

Giovani Bernard rushed seven times for 27 yards in Week 7 against the Lions.

Bernard added five catches for 32 yards on six targets. It was the first time he didn't receive at least ten carries since Week 2. However, Bernard still out-touched BenJarvus Green-Ellis 12-10. The Bengals just didn't rely much on the running game this week. Continue to trot Bernard out as a top-end RB2 every week. Cincinnati hosts the Jets' stout defensive front next week.
Oct 20 - 5:21 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Andy Dalton
2Josh Johnson
3Zac Robinson
RB1BenJarvus Green-Ellis
2Giovani Bernard
3Cedric Peerman
4Rex Burkhead
GLB1BenJarvus Green-Ellis
2Giovani Bernard
3RB1Giovani Bernard
2BenJarvus Green-Ellis
FB1Orson Charles
WR11A.J. Green
2Marvin Jones
3Dane Sanzenbacher
4Ryan Whalen
WR21Mohamed Sanu
2Andrew Hawkins
3Brandon Tate
WR31Marvin Jones
TE1Jermaine Gresham
2Tyler Eifert
3Alex Smith
K1Mike Nugent