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10 RB sleepers to watch in Fantasy Football Week 4

By Connor Ulrey

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions looks to gain yardage against the New England Patriots during the first half at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions looks to gain yardage against the New England Patriots during the first half at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 23: Giovani Bernard #25 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 31-21. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 23: Giovani Bernard #25 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 31-21. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

No. 3 Giovani Bernard vs Atlanta

With Joe Mixon still out a lot falls on Bernard and I think he maximizes that in this matchup with the Falcons. Bernard at that second level is a tough stop and with a banged up Falcons secondary if he gets into space will he be lethal?

12 touches and 61 yards later, Bernard finished a strong Sunday with a touchdown and is making the most of the touches he’s getting while Mixon is out.

The Falcons, meanwhile, have given up 377 yards on the ground so far this season good for 5th worst in the league. They’re also second worst in the league at 5.2 yards per carry for opponents. This all screams start for Bernard. He is dealing with a thigh issue but health permitting, I love this play this week.

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