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Deshaun Watson

QB - Cleveland Browns OUT

  • 6' 3"
  • 223 lbs
  • Age 31
  • Clemson
Drafted: 2017 #12 (1st Rd. by HOU)
Rostered In ~10% of leagues

Week 9 Outlook

CLE @ NO
Sun 1:00pm ET
66°
Wk Rank (ECR)
N/A
Proj.
-
Matchup (?)
Deshaun Watson (concussion) officially inactive for Week 9

Browns QB Deshaun Watson (concussion) is officially inactive for a Week 9 matchup with the Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Watson did not clear the concussion protocol in time to be active for Sunday's contest. Sheduer Sanders will draw the start, with Dillion Gabriel serving as the backup.

Jesse GarciaNov 8, 2026
Deshaun Watson (concussion) listed questionable Sunday

Deshaun Watson is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Watson returned to practice on Friday. He will have till Saturday to clear concussion protocol.

Ari KoslowNov 6, 2026
Deshaun Watson (concussion) practicing Friday

Deshaun Watson (concussion) is practicing for the Cleveland Browns Friday according to Scott Petrak.

Fantasy Impact

Watson remains in the league’s concussion protocols, leaving the quarterback’s game status in question. Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start behind center against the Saints for head coach Todd Monken if Watson remains sidelined Sunday.

Chris SchommerNov 6, 2026
Deshaun Watson (concussion) not practicing Thursday

Deshaun Watson remained absent from practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Watson remains in concussion protocol. He is continuing to trend in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Ari Koslow3 days ago
Deshaun Watson (concussion) officially doesn't practice Wednesday

Deshaun Watson (concussion) officially did not practice for the Browns on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Watson was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol on Wednesday, so it's not at all surprising that he was a non-participant at practice. It looks all but guaranteed that he will be sidelined this week, which will leave Shedeur Sanders as the starting quarterback for the Browns in his absence. That would be a somewhat lateral move for Cleveland's fantasy-relevant pass catchers.

Leo Sells4 days ago