Deshaun Watson or J.J. McCarthy?
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: J.J. McCarthy
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Deshaun Watson | J.J. McCarthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 3 rank J.J. McCarthy ahead | QB26#24–#28 | QB25#22–#28 |
| Week 9 | QB33#27–#56 | QB20#18–#23edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 15.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #168 overall | 5 #169 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +100 ranks · +193 val | +174 ranks · +261 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 22% |
| Bye | 11 | 8 |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Deshaun Watson or J.J. McCarthy?
- J.J. McCarthy. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and J.J. McCarthy at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 0.5 vs 15.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or J.J. McCarthy?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs J.J. McCarthy QB25 (range #22–#28). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for J.J. McCarthy?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and J.J. McCarthy #169, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.