Deshaun Watson · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 9

Deshaun Watson or Lamar Jackson?

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

Start Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson projects 6.3 PPR points clear of Deshaun Watson in week 9, drawing TB — the 29th-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	vs HOU	13.5	12th	13.3	32	Questionable
Lamar Jackson START	vs TB	19.8	29th · tough	18.4	–	IR

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

QBs vs TB recently: Aaron Rodgers 17 pts (W6) · Bryce Young 7.4 pts (W7) · Michael Penix Jr. 2.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Lamar Jackson projects 6.3 points higher in PPR.
Deshaun Watson faces HOU, 12th most generous to QBs.
Deshaun Watson is flagged WATCH.
Lamar Jackson faces TB, 29th most generous to QBs.
Lamar Jackson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Deshaun Watson carries the higher trade value — 32 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.