Jeremy Hill, Giovani Bernard's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 15

Running back committees are always difficult to predict for fantasy owners. However, the Cincinnati Bengals' rotation is becoming slightly easier to forecast with Jeremy Hill slowly taking the reins from Giovani Bernard.

In Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns, Hill got off to a hot start with two first-half touchdowns. Bernard, on the other hand, was limited early before putting up solid points for owners in garbage time during the 30-0 blowout win.

Player	Carries-Rush Yds	Rush TDs	Rec.-Targets	Rec. Yds	Fantasy Points
Jeremy Hill	25-148	2	1-1	4	27.2
Gio Bernard	15-79	0	3-3	24	10.3

Earning the starting spot, Hill made the most of his opportunities. His first touchdown came on the opening drive after essentially carrying the team down the field while the second put him at nearly 100 yards before halftime.   

Hill would eventually surpass the 100-yard mark for the third time this season. Patrick Daugherty of Rotoworld.com noted how integral Hill was for the Bengals:

Meanwhile, Bernard still posted good production, but is clearly behind Hill in the pecking order. Due to the emergence of Hill and his ability to lead the team on the ground, Bernard's role might continue to decrease—which is disheartening for his fantasy owners in the playoffs.

At this point, Hill looks like the more productive player of the two in fantasy and can be trusted as a strong RB2 in the postseason. Bernard's value is stuck as a risky flex play, as his limited touches will make it difficult to get going against the Denver Broncos in Week 16.

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