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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Deshaun Watson
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Deshaun Watson
PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Watson has an easier matchup against the Titans' pass defense (27th in EPA per pass, 29th in DVOA) compared to alternatives; he adds rushing value averaging 32.7 rushing yards per game with at least 22 rushing yards in all six games played, providing roughly a 65-yard scoring advantage over Michael Penix due to double-value rushing scoring in most leagues.NegativeProjectionOct 23, 2026
Watson has regressed significantly over the past two weeks, described as playing poorly and making the offense look 'awful'; the source expresses strong skepticism about starting anyone in the Browns offense given Watson's recent performance, noting he looks 'like trash' and is approaching a concerning trend after showing some promise earlier in the season.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
Alfredo Brown expresses uncertainty about Deshaun Watson's future with the Lions, noting that the quarterback's situation is unclear. This uncertainty directly impacts the fantasy outlook for Lions receivers like Tyson Denzel Boston, as Watson's health and role remain in question.NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Deshaun Watson has reverted to poor performance over the past two weeks, generating sacks, interceptions, and turnovers; his offense is falling apart, limiting offensive upside even if the Browns add reinforcements like Quinshawn Judkins.NegativeProjectionOct 17, 2026
Under 28.5 rushing yards is the recommended play. Watson has shown week-to-week volatility (40 rushing yards last week, 45 in week 3, but under projection in weeks 1, 3, and 5 with 2 hits in 4 attempts). BP projections support around 27 rushing yards, and the Ravens have not allowed more than 27 rushing yards to any single quarterback this season, also limiting QBs to 4 yards per carry. This matchup does not favor Watson running; the Ravens' defense will not allow this outcome.NegativeProjectionOct 16, 2026
Watson played functionally for the Browns and made the offense go, letting pass catchers see how good Denzel Boston and Casey Concepcion are going to be and making Harold Fannin work; however, last week against the Jets was bad and didn't help that they botched a punt. For the Browns to win outright against Baltimore, Watson has to be better than he was last week, or the Shadur Sanders watch is on.NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026
Deshaun Watson looked horrible last week, taking eight sacks against the New York Jets. The Browns are banged up all over the place heading into their divisional matchup at Baltimore, creating a challenging environment for the backup quarterback scenario.NegativeRoleOct 14, 2026
Deshaun Watson's poor quarterback play has not prevented Denzel Boston from delivering every week as the alpha in the Browns passing attack, though some argue the offense could be 'nuked' by Watson's limitations.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Despite skepticism, Watson is playing better than expected and the Browns' offense is clicking, making the team's pieces functional and fantasy-relevant.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Deshaun Watson is playing passably and in the vicinity of a league-average quarterback, which is a significant improvement for the Browns' offense.NegativeBustSep 29, 2026
The source dismisses Deshaun Watson's chances of winning any major awards, stating he would need to have the greatest season of all time to be considered by media voters.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
The source notes that Deshaun Watson is currently 8th in the league in passer rating following his performance against the Buccaneers, contradicting previous predictions that he would be benched.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
The source notes that Deshaun Watson is on a trajectory to be a WR1, making him a valuable piece in trade acquisitions.NegativeBustSep 18, 2026
Pat Fitzmaurice predicts the Browns will bench Deshaun Watson following a poor performance against the Buccaneers, citing a lack of merit to keep the starting job.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Fantasy Pros. I'm expresses doubt about Deshaun Watson's long-term viability as a starter, suggesting a quarterback switch to Shedeur Sanders may be necessary for the offense's success.NegativeMatchupSep 12, 2026
Deshaun Watson could look 'god-awful' in Week 1 against the Eagles, potentially leading the Browns to abandon passing and rely on Quenchon Judkins carries, which would reduce turnovers and fantasy points for the Cleveland defense.NegativeDepth ChartSep 2, 2026
Watson is the Week 1 starter, but there is a strong expectation that he will be benched for Shedeur Sanders early in the season if he struggles during the first two weeks.NegativeBustSep 1, 2026
The source predicts Watson will fail as the Browns' starter within four to five weeks, leading the team to turn to other quarterback options on their roster.NegativeBustAug 26, 2026
Watson is facing significant backlash for his recent press conference comments and poor preseason performance, leading to speculation that he could be benched or replaced by Shedeur Sanders if he struggles early in the season.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
The source mentions reports that Deshaun Watson has been the worst quarterback in camp, leading to speculation that the team might look at other options like Dylan Gabriel or Taylin Green.NegativeValueAug 7, 2026
The source suggests that managers holding Shedeur Sanders should wait until Deshaun Watson plays and Shedeur is named the starter to maximize his trade value.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
Watson's performance level is a key variable for the Cleveland offense; the source notes that Todd Monken as offensive coordinator should extract more from the quarterback position than Kevin Stefanski did, but the actual output depends on Watson's play. The mystery is what level of production Monken can achieve with Watson or backup Shadar.NegativeProjectionJul 7, 2026
Deshaun Watson is being faded; there is uncertainty about how long he will last behind a brand new offensive line and whether he will even start the year.NegativeRoleJul 6, 2026
The source expresses preference for Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson at quarterback for the Browns, implying Watson's role or status is uncertain and that Sanders is the preferred option moving forward. The source states: "as long as Shador Sanders out there and not Deshaun Watson," indicating Watson is not the preferred QB option.NegativeProjectionNo date
Deshaun Watson was drafted as QB 34 in the FFPC Superflex draft, going back-to-back with Shadur Sanders.