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 Brissett — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Jacoby Brissett
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Deshaun Watson | Jacoby Brissett | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 3 rank Jacoby Brissett ahead | QB33#32–#35 | QB28#27–#29edge |
| Week 3 | QB29#28–#30 | QB21#20–#22edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 14.8 | 15.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #317 overall | 5 #191 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +19 ranks · +16 val | -5 ranks · -12 val |
| Rostered | 4% | 10% |
| Bye | 11 | 14 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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.