Deshaun Watson or Tyson Bagent?

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: Deshaun Watson
  • Rest of season: Deshaun Watson — 3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: Deshaun Watson

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Deshaun WatsonTyson Bagent
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 0 rank Tyson Bagent ahead
QB26#24–#28edgeQB42#38–#44
Week 9QB33#27–#56edgeQB41#36–#50
Week 9 projection (PPR)0.50.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #168 overalledge2 #397 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+100 ranks · +193 val-50 ranks · -32 val
Rostered11%1%
Bye1110
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Concussion) · DNP → DNP · 0.08558% to playNo 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 Tyson Bagent?
Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB33 (range #27–#56) and Tyson Bagent at QB41 (range #36–#50). Projections: 0.5 vs 0.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Tyson Bagent?
Deshaun Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB26 (range #24–#28) vs Tyson Bagent QB42 (range #38–#44). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deshaun Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Tyson Bagent?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #168 overall and Tyson Bagent #397, 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.