Deshaun Watson · Jacoby Brissett · 2026 week 9

Deshaun Watson or Jacoby Brissett?

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

Start Deshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Jacoby Brissett in week 9, drawing HOU — the 12th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Deshaun Watson START	vs HOU	13.5	12th	13.3	62	Questionable
Jacoby Brissett	vs LAC	11.7	26th · tough	9.6	111	healthy

QBs vs HOU recently: Cam Ward 6 pts (W5) · Trevor Lawrence 28.3 pts (W6) · J.J. McCarthy 10.2 pts (W7).

QBs vs LAC recently: Bo Nix 7.9 pts (W5) · Patrick Mahomes 11.5 pts (W6) · Matthew Stafford 9.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Deshaun Watson projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
Deshaun Watson faces HOU, 12th most generous to QBs.
Deshaun Watson is flagged WATCH.
Jacoby Brissett faces LAC, 26th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jacoby Brissett carries the higher trade value — 111 against 62 (a 44% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jacoby Brissett gets the most. Momentum: Deshaun Watson -115 and Jacoby Brissett -109 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.