The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast on Deshaun Watson

PodcastNFL Betting Playground | Week 1September 11, 2026

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Deshaun Watson looks terrible. And everyone remembers, what are we doing here? What's happening?

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STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Watson is expected to struggle in Week 1

Brandon expects Deshaun Watson to look terrible in the Browns' Week 1 matchup against the Jaguars, which will likely cause the betting line for the following week's game against the Buccaneers to shift in Tampa's favor.

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Deshaun WatsonNeutralProjection

Watson under 210.5 yards and over 0.5 TDs parlay at +212 with run game emphasis.

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Deshaun WatsonNeutralProjection

Watson projected under 211 yards with 1+ TD pass in Week 8 parlay at +212.

Dawgs By Nature

Deshaun WatsonPositiveProjection

Watson's first 300-yard game as Brown sets up favorable matchup vs. Steelers pass defense.

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Deshaun WatsonPositiveProjection

Watson's first 300-yard game as Brown shows offensive momentum vs. weak Steelers red zone defense.

Dawgs By Nature

Deshaun WatsonNeutralMatchup

Watson faces Top 10 Steelers defense; turnover creation could decide close game.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Deshaun WatsonNegativeMatchup

Watson's short-passing dominance (255 yards in Week 7) poses a key defensive challenge for Steelers.

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