Deshaun Watson or Joe Fagnano?
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: Joe Fagnano
- Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Deshaun Watson
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Deshaun Watson | Joe Fagnano | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 0 rank Joe Fagnano ahead | QB26#24–#28edge | QB40#35–#48 |
| Week 9 | QB33#27–#56 | QB30#27–#34edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 11.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #168 overalledge | 2 #351 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +100 ranks · +193 val | — |
| Rostered | 11% | 1% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| 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 Joe Fagnano?
- Joe Fagnano. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Joe Fagnano at QB30 (range #27–#34). Projections: 0.5 vs 11.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Joe Fagnano?
- Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Joe Fagnano QB40 (range #35–#48). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Joe Fagnano?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Joe Fagnano #351, 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.