Giovani Bernard Is Quiet On Sunday
Giovani Bernard split carries with Samaje Perine in the loss to the Steelers in Week 10, finishing with 30 yards off eight carries. He also added four catches for 17 yards. The veteran got another opportunity for an expanded workload after Joe Mixon (foot) didn't suit up once again. However, Bernard didn't get much going against an effective Pittsburgh Defense that got an additional boost thanks to the sloppy weather conditions. Nonetheless, fantasy managers should continue to hold on to the 28-year-old even if he continues to concede carries to Perine in Mixon's absence. He remains a viable starting option, especially in PPR formats, until Mixon can return, which could come as early as next weekend against the Washington Football Team.
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Source: ESPN
Giovani Bernard Activated Off Injured Reserve
Giovani Bernard (ankle) has been activated off the injured reserve on Saturday. This is good timing for the Bucs with Leonard Fournette (hip) being ruled out for the Week 12 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. It's nice to see Bernard back on the team since he has been sidelined most of the season. He's expected to be the primary backup to Rachaad White for Sunday's game. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Bernard to have much value during his first game back. White is the player to have in the Tampa Bay backfield right now.
Source: Rick Stroud
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Source: Rick Stroud
Giovani Bernard Placed On Injured Reserve
Giovani Bernard (ankle) and offensive tackle Josh Wells (calf) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, the team signed wide receiver Cole Beasley and offensive tackle Justin Skule to their practice squad. Bernard and Wells will now have to miss at least the next four games. The 30-year-old running back didn't play a single offensive snap for the Bucs in the first two games while contributing sparingly on special teams. He can obviously be left to the waiver wire in all fantasy leagues for the time being. Ke'Shawn Vaughn is now the No. 3 RB on the depth chart behind Leonard Fournette and rookie Rachaad White.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed running back Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
Giovani Bernard Ruled Out With Ankle Injury
Giovani Bernard suffered an ankle injury and has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. The 30-year-old did not touch the football before exiting. His absence (and the healthy scratch of Ke'Shawn Vaughn) leaves the Buccaneers with two running backs for the remainder of Sunday's game: Leonard Fournette and Rachaad White.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Giovani Bernard Good To Go For Week 1
Giovani Bernard (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and has been cleared to play in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. Bernard struggled with injuries last year while Leonard Fournette proved to be a capable pass-catcher out of the backfield, making his role in 2022 uncertain. The Bucs also drafted a talented receiving back in Rachaad White and still have Ke'Shawn Vaughn, so it's hard to project significant involvement for Bernard. He should be left on the waiver wire in redraft fantasy leagues.
Source: Greg Auman
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Source: Greg Auman
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