Giovani Bernard (hip/clavicle) has been ruled of for Sunday's game against the Saints, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

Bernard (hip/clavicle) has been ruled of for Sunday's game against the Saints, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Given that Bernard did not practice all week, the designation is no surprise, with the running back's continued absence setting the stage for Jeremy Hill to head the Bengals' Week 11 backfield.