Deshaun Watson or Marcus Mariota?
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
Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.
The lean
- This week: Deshaun Watson
- Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Deshaun Watson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Deshaun Watson | Marcus Mariota | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 0 rank Marcus Mariota ahead | QB26#24–#28edge | QB39#37–#40 |
| Week 9 | QB33#27–#56edge | QB53#51–#57 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #168 overalledge | 2 #387 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +100 ranks · +193 val | -51 ranks · -34 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 1% |
| Bye | 11 | 7 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08558% to play | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
Comparing a trade rather than a lineup choice? Check both sides of the offer with the AI Trade Analyzer, or review your Sleeper roster’s strengths and weaknesses.
Go deeper
More comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Deshaun Watson or Marcus Mariota?
- Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Marcus Mariota at QB53 (range #51–#57). Projections: 0.5 vs 0.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Marcus Mariota?
- Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Marcus Mariota QB39 (range #37–#40). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Marcus Mariota?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Marcus Mariota #387, 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.