Carson Beck 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: Deshaun Watson
- Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Deshaun Watson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Carson Beck | Deshaun Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Carson Beck ahead · 7 rank Deshaun Watson ahead | QB35#33–#37 | QB26#24–#28edge |
| Week 9 | QB41#33–#52 | QB33#27–#56edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #347 overall | 5 #168 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +42 ranks · +27 val | +100 ranks · +193 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 11% |
| Bye | 14 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (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, Carson Beck or Deshaun Watson?
- Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Carson Beck at QB41 (range #33–#52) and Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56). Projections: 0.1 vs 0.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Beck or Deshaun Watson?
- Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Beck QB35 (range #33–#37) vs Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Beck for Deshaun Watson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Beck is ranked #347 overall and Deshaun Watson #168, so Deshaun Watson 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.