Deshaun Watson or Lamar Jackson?
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 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Lamar Jackson
- Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Lamar Jackson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Deshaun Watson | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 8 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB29#27–#30 | QB3#2–#5edge |
| Week 7 | QB17#14–#22 | QB16#2–#58edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #255 overall | 22 #35 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +62 ranks · +67 val | -4 ranks · -228 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 99% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · LIMIT · 0.54807% to play |
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 Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB17 (range #14–#22) and Lamar Jackson at QB16 (range #2–#58). Projections: 15.0 vs 14.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB29 (range #27–#30) vs Lamar Jackson QB3 (range #2–#5). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #255 overall and Lamar Jackson #35, so Lamar Jackson 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.