Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard has been exceptional - when healthy - this season. He's totaled 625 yards and five touchdowns in only seven games.
The only problem is that his backup, Jeremy Hill, has been just as impressive. Hill exploded for 163 combined yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week while filling in for the injured Bernard. Hill will again get the start tonight against the Cleveland Browns and has a very good shot at fantasy success. Another stellar performance could change the dynamic of Cincinnati's backfield.
"I'd have to believe as hard as this team has tried to jumpstart this running game this season if he drops another 100-plus on the Browns tonight he will have earned an increase in his reps, particularly on first and second down," Paul Dehner Jr. of Cincinnati.com reported. "I'd imagine something much closer to a 50-50 split should be in order."
Both backs are talented and will still have their moments, but a legit 50-50 time share would significantly eat into Bernard's workload and his fantasy value. Make sure to monitor the situation whenever Bernard returns from his hip injury.
