Deshaun Watson or J.J. McCarthy?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 16 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Deshaun Watson
- Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 6 of 6 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 6 of 6 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 0 rank J.J. McCarthy ahead | QB30#29–#30edge | QB36#34–#38 |
| Week 6 | QB18#14–#25edge | QB32#29–#41 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 15.1edge | 0.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #261 overall | 2 #344 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +62 ranks · +64 val | +85 ranks · +50 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 2% |
| Bye | 11 | 8 |
| 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 6, Deshaun Watson or J.J. McCarthy?
- Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB18 (range #14–#25) and J.J. McCarthy at QB32 (range #29–#41). Projections: 15.1 vs 0.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or J.J. McCarthy?
- Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB30 (range #29–#30) vs J.J. McCarthy QB36 (range #34–#38). 6 of 6 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 #261 overall and J.J. McCarthy #344, 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.