Who should I start in Week 9, Deshaun Watson or Gardner Minshew II?

Gardner Minshew II. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Gardner Minshew II at QB29 (range #26–#30). Projections: 0.5 vs 9.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Gardner Minshew II?

Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Gardner Minshew II QB31 (range #30–#33). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Gardner Minshew II?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Gardner Minshew II #290, 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 Gardner Minshew II?

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: Gardner Minshew II
Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Deshaun Watson

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Deshaun Watson	Gardner Minshew II
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 0 rank Gardner Minshew II ahead	QB26#24–#28edge	QB31#30–#33
Week 9	QB33#27–#56	QB29#26–#30edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.5	9.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #168 overalledge	3 #290 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+100 ranks · +193 val	+296 ranks · +226 val
Rostered	11%	6%
Bye	11	14
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 Gardner Minshew II?: Gardner Minshew II. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Gardner Minshew II at QB29 (range #26–#30). Projections: 0.5 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Gardner Minshew II?: Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Gardner Minshew II QB31 (range #30–#33). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Gardner Minshew II?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Gardner Minshew II #290, 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.