Deshaun Watson Latest news and fantasy analysis
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 223 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 17.2
- Pos rank
- QB1
- Rostered
- 16%
Week 5 at Jets, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 24th vs. QBs, tough
Latest Deshaun Watson News & Updates
Watson delivers QB1 week vs. Pittsburgh
24-of-33, 268 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
7 CAR, 22 YDS
13.9 fantasy points · QB2
Watson completed 24 of 33 passes for 268 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and ran for 22 yards in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. KC Concepcion led the team with 8 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 5Oct 11
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Continues ascent with third straight win (opens in new tab)
Keeps rolling with a third consecutive victory.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 27W 21–18 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Watson solid in win vs. Carolina
20.3 fantasy points · QB15 · 3.0 above his 17.2 average
Watson completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards with two touchdowns, and ran for 45 yards in the 21–18 win vs. Carolina. Harold Fannin Jr. led the team with 9 targets.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 23–19 @ TB
Fantasy impact: Positive. Watson delivers QB1 week at Tampa Bay
19.7 fantasy points · QB12 · 2.5 above his 17.2 average
Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards with two touchdowns, and ran for 22 yards in the 23–19 win at Tampa Bay. Denzel Boston led the team with 7 targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 10–34 @ JAX
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Watson quiet in loss at Jacksonville
15.0 fantasy points · QB21 · 2.2 below his 17.2 average
Watson completed 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and ran for 38 yards in the 34–10 loss at Jacksonville. KC Concepcion led the team with 5 targets.
Game logPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Named Cleveland's starting quarterback (opens in new tab)
Locks in as Cleveland's starter, taking over the offense under center.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Starting QB decision expected Monday (opens in new tab)
Could learn starting status Monday as team expected to announce QB decision.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Poor second half Saturday (opens in new tab)
Struggled with a weak second-half performance Saturday.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Browns Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Watson's passes.
- KC Concepcion: Remains productive in Week 4 win (opens in new tab)KC Concepcion, WR. 28 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Denzel Boston: Continues thriving in Week 4 win (opens in new tab)Denzel Boston, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Harold Fannin: Salvages night with TD (opens in new tab)Harold Fannin, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Denzel Boston: Records two catches in Week 3 win (opens in new tab)Denzel Boston, WR. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Harold Fannin: Quiet in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Harold Fannin, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- KC Concepcion: Could play all over formation (opens in new tab)KC Concepcion, WR. 28 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Deshaun Watson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Deshaun Watson?
The latest Watson update, from October 2: Watson delivers QB1 week vs. Pittsburgh. Watson completed 24 of 33 passes for 268 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and ran for 22 yards in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. KC Concepcion led the team with 8 targets.
How does the latest Deshaun Watson news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 13.9 fantasy points, a QB2 finish, 3.3 below his 17.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Deshaun Watson's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Watson: Named Cleveland's starting quarterback (August 24). Locks in as Cleveland's starter, taking over the offense under center.