Who should I start in Week 9, Deshaun Watson or Fernando Mendoza?

Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37). Projections: 0.5 vs 0.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Fernando Mendoza?

Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Fernando Mendoza?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Fernando Mendoza #328, 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.

Deshaun Watson or Fernando Mendoza?

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.

	Deshaun Watson	Fernando Mendoza
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 0 rank Fernando Mendoza ahead	QB26#24–#28edge	QB33#32–#36
Week 9	QB33#27–#56edge	QB34#31–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.5	0.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #168 overalledge	3 #328 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+100 ranks · +193 val	+10 ranks · +8 val
Rostered	11%	14%
Bye	11	13
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08558% to play	No injury designation

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

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Who should I start in Week 9, Deshaun Watson or Fernando Mendoza?: Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37). Projections: 0.5 vs 0.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Fernando Mendoza?: Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Fernando Mendoza?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Fernando Mendoza #328, 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.