Deshaun Watson · Drew Lock · 2026 week 3

Deshaun Watson or Drew Lock?

Wondering who you should start this week — Deshaun Watson or Drew Lock? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Drew LockDrew Lock projects 3.9 PPR points clear of Deshaun Watson in week 3, drawing WAS — the 2nd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Deshaun Watson	vs CAR	12.9	10th	17.4	15	healthy
Drew Lock START	@ WAS	16.8	2nd · soft	17.1	35	healthy

QBs vs CAR recently: Caleb Williams 37.3 pts (W1) · Cooper Rush 1.4 pts (W2).

QBs vs WAS recently: Jalen Hurts 24.7 pts (W1) · Dak Prescott 29.8 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Drew Lock carries the higher trade value — 35 against 15 (a 57% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Drew Lock gets the most. Momentum: Deshaun Watson +6 and Drew Lock +35 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.