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Rookie WR Germie Bernard had a breakout performance in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while rookie WR Denzel Boston has been a big-play weapon for the Cleveland Browns this season. Both are both viable starters in fantasy football in Week 7, though one is a better option than the other.
Bernard and Boston are ranked similarly in most fantasy football rankings entering Week 7, so which rookie WR should you prioritize in lineups?
Below, we’ll break down a Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em discussion on whether to start Bernard or Boston in fantasy football (factoring in PPR scoring settings). We'll also highlight their Sunday PrizePicks projections.
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Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em WRs, Week 7: Germie Bernard or Denzel Boston?
Let’s dive into our Week 7 fantasy football Start ‘em, Sit ‘em decision between Bernard and Boston.
All stats used in this article are from PFF or SumerSports unless stated otherwise. Fantasy rankings and fantasy point totals are courtesy of FantasyPros.
Why Start Germie Bernard?
Germie Bernard Week 7 PrizePicks Projections: 54.5 Rec Yards, 8.5 Rec Targets, 12 Fantasy Score
- Bernard was the WR3 in Week 6 with 25.7 fantasy points, logging 11 catches, 87 receiving yards, and a TD.
- Over the last two weeks, Bernard is the WR11 in fantasy PPG (20.1). During that span, Bernard has the third-most receptions (17) and eighth-most yards after the catch per reception (6.3) among 46 WRs with 10+ targets.
- With injuries to WRs Roman Wilson and Michael Pittman Jr., Bernard has become a top option for QB Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- It’s been easy for Rodgers to trust Bernard, as the rookie wideout has the sixth-highest catch rate (77.4%) among the 54 WRs with at least 25 targets.
- The New Orleans Saints’ defense is 28th in dropback success rate allowed (50.8%), per RBSDM.
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Why Start Denzel Boston?
Denzel Boston Week 7 PrizePicks Projections: 51.5 Rec Yards, 6 Rec Targets, 10.5 Fantasy Score
- Boston is tied with Michael Wilson as the WR28 in fantasy PPG (11.9).
- On top of that, Boston has scored 12.0 fantasy points or more in four of his first six games this year.
- The upside is certainly there for Boston, as the first-year receiver has the most yards per reception (20.3) and the highest average depth of target (17.5) among the 54 WRs with at least 25 targets.
- The Tennessee Titans’ defense is 24th in dropback success rate allowed (47.3%).
- Plus, the Titans are permitting the fifth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy PPG to WRs (+5.0), per Fantasy Points Data.
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Week 7 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Verdict: Start Germie Bernard
While the upside has been there for Boston, he has just one outing this season where he’s scored 14+ fantasy points. Meanwhile, Bernard has achieved that feat in back-to-back weeks.
Boston is reliant on catching passes down the field; he’s registered 5 or more catches just once in his first six games. Volume is an issue for Boston, while Bernard has at least 6 receptions in two straight appearances.
Between the two rookie WRs, Bernard has the much more enticing role right now, especially with veteran WR DK Metcalf being his biggest threat for targets. Metcalf has the ninth-worst catch rate (58.8%) and 10th-fewest yards per route run (1.25) among the 54 WRs with 25+ targets.
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Bernard and Boston have different roles and skill sets that give them opportunities to produce fantasy-viable performances each week. But if you’re stuck choosing between the two in Week 7, Bernard gets the edge against the Saints in Paris.
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