Deshaun Watson or Jacoby Brissett?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Jacoby Brissett
  • Rest of season: Jacoby Brissett3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Jacoby Brissett

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Deshaun WatsonJacoby Brissett
Rest of season
0 of 3 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 3 rank Jacoby Brissett ahead
QB33#32–#35QB28#27–#29edge
Week 3QB29#28–#30QB21#20–#22edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)14.815.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #317 overall5 #191 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+19 ranks · +16 val-5 ranks · -12 val
Rostered4%10%
Bye1114
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

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 3, Deshaun Watson or Jacoby Brissett?
Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB29 (range #28–#30) and Jacoby Brissett at QB21 (range #20–#22). Projections: 14.8 vs 15.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Jacoby Brissett?
Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB33 (range #32–#35) vs Jacoby Brissett QB28 (range #27–#29). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Jacoby Brissett?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #317 overall and Jacoby Brissett #191, so Jacoby Brissett 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.