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Yahoo Fantasy Forecast fantasy football takes on Deshaun Watson
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Forecast about Deshaun Watson.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Forecast insights about Deshaun Watson
NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
Deshaun Watson is still playing really shaky despite good results the last two weeks; Matt Harmon doesn't trust him and expects a low-scoring game (38.5 point over/under) from the Steelers side, suggesting limited upside for Pittsburgh's offense.NegativeMatchupSep 25, 2026
Deshaun Watson has only one touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense, indicating the defense's strength in limiting passing production.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Matt Harmon ranks Deshaun Watson among the top effective play-action passers; this efficiency creates sleeper receiver opportunities for Browns receivers who run vertical routes in the under-center scheme.PositiveMatchupSep 23, 2026
Watson has been "really good off play action so far this year" and played well in Week 2 against Tampa Bay's weak defense; faces Carolina Panthers in Week 3, which has an imperfect defense but is strongest at outside corner with JC Horn and Mike Jackson, so short-area slot work (where Watson excels) may be more productive than deep shots.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that Deshaun Watson's first two games will heavily influence whether Shedeur Sanders takes over at quarterback. The situation is complicated by gray-area scenarios: the offense could look good but the team loses, look dysfunctional while winning, or Watson could struggle post-snap despite pre-snap competence. Harmon expects Watson to start fewer games than Sanders this season.NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026
Despite poor preseason performance and lack of self-awareness, the Browns have named Deshaun Watson the Week 1 starter. Matt Harmon and Mike Wright express skepticism about his long-term viability, noting he was outplayed by Dorian Thompson-Robinson (referred to as Shador Sanders in transcript) and faces a difficult early schedule against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay.NegativeBustAug 24, 2026
Matt Harmon believes Deshaun Watson's performance has been a disaster and that his time with the Cleveland Browns is likely over. He suggests the team should move on from him entirely.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Matt Harmon expresses low confidence in Watson as Browns quarterback; Shedeur Sanders positioned as 'their best hope' despite poor track record, indicating Harmon's skepticism about Watson's ability to elevate the offense.