Deshaun Watson fantasy outlook — Week 1
Deshaun Watson (QB, CLE) is our QB34 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 4.5 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 4.5 pts
- QB rank
- #34
- Rostered
- 2%
- Started
- 0%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Deshaun Watson (CLE QB), our QB34 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 4.5 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. He grades 74% below the average weekly QB number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Sally keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Deshaun Watson (CLE QB), our QB34 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 4.5 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. He grades 74% below the average weekly QB number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Tina keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.