The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a thrilling overtime matchup last Sunday. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers found rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard for the game-winning touchdown, as that was the first score of Bernard's professional career.
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have discovered a promising young wide receiver in Germie Bernard, but his emergence is creating an interesting dilemma for General Manager Omar Khan.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to select wide receiver Germie Bernard 47th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft is paying off. After failing to select Makai Lemon in the first round, Pittsburgh deferred to Bernard in the second, which so far looks like a blessing in disguise.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are absolutely loving what they see with rookie receiver Germie Bernard. He was forced into the WR2 role in Week 6 due to injuries, and he did not disappoint.
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Germie Bernard, it was unclear how quickly the rookie would earn significant playing time. The team had just traded for Michael Pittman Jr., and as training camp got underway, Roman Wilson appeared poised for a major career turnaround.
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of Sunday making first downs look like a rare collectible, then finished with a touchdown that required three players to solve the same problem in different ways.
Germie Bernard couldn’t have picked a much better moment to score his first NFL touchdown. With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tied at
The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to secure the win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 despite going down early. There were a lot of issues offensively, but it looked like a lot of it got fixed once the fourth quarter started.
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Rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard is working to earn Aaron Rodgers’ trust, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning to see the results. Rodgers has challenged Bernard to learn the offense inside and out, frequently testing his knowledge of opposing defenses, schemes, and the game plan.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the opportunity to get to 4-2 just one week before an overseas matchup in London. They take on a Tampa Bay team that is without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield for the second consecutive week.
General Manager Omar Khan should be looking at outside help, and there are some decent options available.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the franchises in the NFL that have a ton of celebrated history. That of course comes with the territory of being tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl victories.
After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost Michael Pittman Jr. for at least four games, their receiving corps took even more hits in Week 5. Roman Wilson is expected to miss time, and Ben Skowronek will also be sidelined for multiple games.
Germie Bernard has officially gone from an intriguing bench option to a true flex option for fantasy football. When the Pittsburgh Steelers needed someone to step up in the receiving game in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts it was Bernard who stepped up.
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have finally found the future of their wide receiver room. Germie Bernard had the best game of his young career in Week 5, hauling in six catches for 80 yards.
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Sunday already needing one young receiver to grow up faster than the depth chart originally demanded. By the second half, the assignment had become considerably less optional.
In this situation, it could make sense to go out there and acquire a veteran who can be relied on.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a strong offensive performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. A solid 34-22 victory will go a long way in building confidence inside the team's building.
It's assumed that Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could look toward the 22-year-old more often with Pittman sidelined, potentially for at least a month.
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Having played a minor role in his NFL debut, Bernard is primed to shoulder a significantly heavier load against the Patriots.
Being around an all-time great comes with major perks, but it also has some demands.
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