Deshaun Watson or Patrick Mahomes II?
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: Patrick Mahomes II
- Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Patrick Mahomes II
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Deshaun Watson | Patrick Mahomes II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 7 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead | QB26#24–#28 | QB10#8–#12edge |
| Week 9 | QB33#27–#56 | QB7#4–#10edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 20.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #168 overall | 11 #80 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +100 ranks · +193 val | -27 ranks · -483 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 92% |
| Bye | 11 | 5 |
| 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 Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #4–#10). Projections: 0.5 vs 20.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Patrick Mahomes II?
- Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #8–#12). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Patrick Mahomes II?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #80, so Patrick Mahomes II 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.