Cincinnati Bengals running back and Giovani Bernard (hip) returned to practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Coley Harvey. Bernard hasn't played in a game since Week 8 but is fully expected to play against the Houston Texans in Week 12.
Giovani Bernard returns to practice Wednesday, expected to play for fantasy owners
The Bengals running back is practicing after missing three straight games due to injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: At the start of the season, the Bengals' backfield clearly belonged to Bernard, who had one year of NFL experience under his belt coming into the season. Rookie Jeremy Hill was obviously getting his first taste of the professional football life.
In Bernard’s absence, Hill has eclipsed 150 yards rushing in two of three starts and has a pair of touchdowns to go with all that yardage. Given that he’s played so well between the tackles, it’s uncertain how the Bengals’ coaching staff will divide the touches.
Fantasy owners can go ahead and start Bernard this week against the Texans. Just know that he might be eased into action given that his teammate has played so well, which could limit his ceiling.
