Deshaun Watson · Jameis Winston · 2026 week 9

Deshaun Watson or Jameis Winston?

Wondering who you should start this week — Deshaun Watson or Jameis Winston? 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 ahead of Jameis Winston 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	30	Questionable
Jameis Winston	–	–	–	13.5	–	healthy

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

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Deshaun Watson faces HOU, 12th most generous to QBs.
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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Deshaun Watson carries the higher trade value — 30 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Deshaun Watson gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.