Carson Wentz 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: Carson Wentz
- Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: Deshaun Watson
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Carson Wentz | Deshaun Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Carson Wentz ahead · 2 rank Deshaun Watson ahead | QB40#34–#44 | QB26#24–#28edge |
| Week 9 | QB23#15–#28edge | QB33#27–#56 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.4edge | 0.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #378 overall | 5 #168 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -24 ranks · -16 val | +100 ranks · +193 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 11% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 Wentz or Deshaun Watson?
- Carson Wentz. This week's consensus has Carson Wentz at QB23 (range #15–#28) and Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56). Projections: 14.4 vs 0.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carson Wentz or Deshaun Watson?
- Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Carson Wentz QB40 (range #34–#44) vs Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Carson Wentz for Deshaun Watson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carson Wentz is ranked #378 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.