Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?
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 12:11 AM 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 | QB41#37–#45 |
| Week 7 | QB17#12–#25edge | QB47#35–#76 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.0edge | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #243 overall | 2 #399 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +80 ranks · +89 val | -86 ranks · -60 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Deshaun Watson or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB17 (range #12–#25) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB47 (range #35–#76). Projections: 15.0 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 QB41 (range #37–#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 #243 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #399, 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.