Bo Nix or Deshaun Watson?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Bo Nix
  • Rest of season: Bo Nix — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Bo Nix

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Bo NixDeshaun Watson
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Bo Nix ahead · 1 rank Deshaun Watson ahead
QB18#16–#21edgeQB26#24–#28
Week 9QB17#14–#23edgeQB33#27–#56
Week 9 projection (PPR)16.2edge0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #117 overalledge5 #168 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-4 ranks · -25 val+100 ranks · +193 val
Rostered63%11%
Bye1011
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08558% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Bo Nix or Deshaun Watson?
Bo Nix. This week's consensus has Bo Nix at QB17 (range #14–#23) and Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56). Projections: 16.2 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bo Nix or Deshaun Watson?
Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Bo Nix QB18 (range #16–#21) vs Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bo Nix for Deshaun Watson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bo Nix is ranked #117 overall and Deshaun Watson #168, so Bo Nix carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.