Who should I start in Week 5, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?

Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB20 (range #15–#25) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB51 (range #34–#76). Projections: 14.6 vs 0.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?

Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB29 (range #27–#30) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB40 (range #33–#45). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Tua Tagovailoa?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #270 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #389, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Deshaun Watson
Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Deshaun Watson	Tua Tagovailoa
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead	QB29#27–#30edge	QB40#33–#45
Week 5	QB20#15–#25edge	QB51#34–#76
Week 5 projection (PPR)	14.6edge	0.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #270 overall	2 #389 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+53 ranks · +53 val	-76 ranks · -54 val
Rostered	14%	5%
Bye	11	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?: Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB20 (range #15–#25) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB51 (range #34–#76). Projections: 14.6 vs 0.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?: Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB29 (range #27–#30) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB40 (range #33–#45). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Tua Tagovailoa?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #270 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #389, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.