Should I start Deshaun Watson in Week 1?
QB · CLE · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB32 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB32 | 31 | 35 | ±0.8 | — | 12.4 |
| Half PPR | QB32 | 31 | 35 | ±0.8 | — | 12.4 |
| Standard | QB32 | 31 | 35 | ±0.8 | — | 12.4 |
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Latest news
- Deshaun Watson, starters will not play Thursday
Deshaun Watson and the Browns starters will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Patriots.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 26, 1:36 PM EDT
- Deshaun Watson named Browns starter for Week 1
Deshaun Watson has been named the Browns starting QB for Week 1 against Jacksonville.
Garrett Ball · FantasyPros · Aug 24, 10:06 AM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“We will see Watson and the starters for Cleveland back on the field in Week 1 against the Jaguars.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #29Kirk CousinsSit
- #30Tua TagovailoaSit
- #31Cam WardSit
- #32Deshaun WatsonSit
- #33Shedeur SandersSit
- #34Michael Penix Jr.Sit
- #35Fernando MendozaSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Deshaun Watson in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB32 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #31 to #35. The consensus projection is 12.4 PPR points.
- Where is Deshaun Watson ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB32 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #31 to #35.