Who should I start in Week 7, Deshaun Watson or Justin Herbert?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Deshaun Watson and Justin Herbert on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Justin Herbert?

Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB29 (range #27–#30) vs Justin Herbert QB151 (range #129–#192). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Justin Herbert?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #243 overall and Justin Herbert #150, so Justin Herbert 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.

Deshaun Watson or Justin Herbert?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Justin Herbert

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	Deshaun Watson	Justin Herbert
Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 7 rank Justin Herbert ahead	QB29#27–#30edge	QB151#129–#192
Week 7	QB17#12–#25	—
Week 7 projection (PPR)	15.0edge	0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #243 overall	6 #150 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+80 ranks · +89 val	-81 ranks · -635 val
Rostered	13%	63%
Bye	11	7
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 7, Deshaun Watson or Justin Herbert?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Deshaun Watson and Justin Herbert on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Justin Herbert?: Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB29 (range #27–#30) vs Justin Herbert QB151 (range #129–#192). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Justin Herbert?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #243 overall and Justin Herbert #150, so Justin Herbert 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.