How the call is made
| Input | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 13.8 | 50% |
| Last 3 games (PPR) | 15.1 | 25% |
| Season PPG (PPR) | 16.2 | 25% |
| Injury factor (Active) | ×1 | |
| Start score | 14.7 |
The call uses the same tier rule as the Week 6 QB start/sit rankings: players are ranked by projection, and the top fifth of the list is a must start, then start, then flex/matchup, then sit in all but deep leagues. At QB22 that makes Deshaun Watson a sit in all but deep leagues. Players ruled out are left out of the ranking.
QBs ranked near Deshaun Watson
| Rank | Player | Proj (PPR) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Jacoby Brissett | 14.3 | Active |
| 21 | Sam Darnold | 14.1 | Active |
| 22 | Deshaun Watson | 13.8 | Active |
| 23 | Jameis Winston | 13.6 | Active |
| 24 | Geno Smith | 13.3 | Active |
Frequently asked questions
Should I start Deshaun Watson in Week 6?
The data puts Deshaun Watson at QB22 of 29 projected QBs this week (13.8 PPR points projected), which the same tier rule as our QB start/sit page labels "Sit (deep leagues only)". He has no injury designation in our data.
What is Deshaun Watson's Week 6 projection?
13.8 points in PPR, 13.8 in half PPR and 13.8 in standard, from Sleeper's public projections as of October 18, 2026.
How is Deshaun Watson scoring this season?
He averages 16.2 PPR points per game over 5 games and 15.1 over his last 3.
What is Deshaun Watson's dynasty value?
His composite dynasty value is 344 in 1QB leagues (#173 overall) and 1,186 in superflex. See his dynasty value page for the breakdown.
This is data, not betting advice or a guarantee. Projections come from Sleeper’s public API and can change before kickoff; injury statuses change late in the week.
Related pages
Projections from Sleeper’s public API; production from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Updated October 18, 2026. How the start score works.