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Deshaun Watson

QB - Cleveland Browns Not Starting

  • 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
63°
Wk Rank (ECR)
QB #31
Proj.
0 pts
Matchup (?)
Expert Note
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Deshaun Watson is the QB22 in fantasy points per game. He has added 6.4 rushing attempts and 27.1 rushing yards per game to his weekly fantasy floor and ceiling. Among 30 qualifying passers, he is 14th in yards per attempt, 12th in passing success rate, tenth in highly accurate throw rate, and 18th in catchable target rate. Watson should post solid QB2 numbers this week with the upside to be a low-end QB1. Over their last five games, New Orleans has allowed the fourth-most yards per attempt, the 11th-highest passing touchdown rate, the seventh-highest passing success rate, and the tenth-most fantasy points per dropback. Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol this week. It's possible that Watson might not start this week. I'll update his outlook on Friday. Shedeur Sanders could be starting for Cleveland this week.

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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
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Rankings
ECRBestWorst# of Experts
Week 9QB #31QB #31QB #5611
Rest of Season QB #26QB #24QB #286
Dynasty QB #32QB #31QB #408
Projections
(Week 9)
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Projections (Week 9)
Pass CmpPass AttPass YdsPass TdsPass IntsRush AttRush YdsRush TdsFumblesPoints
000000.10.2000
History
Statistics
(avgs.)
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Statistics (avgs.)
Pass YdsPass TdsRush YdsRush TdsPoints
Last Week32402011.2
Last 3 Weeks265.3016.70.313.3
Season to Date225.80.927.10.115.1
Game Log
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Game Log
OPPPass YdsPass TdsRush YdsRush TdsPoints
Week 8@ PIT32402011.2
Week 7@ TEN308019119.2
Week 6vs. BAL16402909.5
Week 5@ NYJ155140012.2
Strength of Schedule
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Strength of Schedule (2026)
OppSummary
Next Game@ NO17th easiest opponent
Next 3 GamesHOU, BYE, LV7th easiest opponents
Playoffs (?)NYG, BAL, IND5th easiest opponents
Rest of Season--5th easiest remaining opponents