QB · Cleveland Browns · week 9, 2026
Deshaun Watson week 9 fantasy projection
Deshaun Watson (quarterback, Cleveland Browns) is projected for 14.8 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at New Orleans Saints, with an 80% range of 5.6 to 23.7. That ranks QB25 at his position.
- Projection
- 14.8 half PPR
- 80% range
- 5.6–23.7 P10 to P90
- Rank
- QB25 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 14.8 | 14.0 | 5.6 to 23.7 |
| Half PPR | 14.8 | 14.0 | 5.6 to 23.7 |
| PPR | 14.8 | 14.0 | 5.6 to 23.7 |
Start or sit Deshaun Watson in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Deshaun Watson is QB25 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives Deshaun Watson a 34% chance to score at least that.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs NO
Game: at New Orleans Saints, 2026-11-08.
Line: NO −2.5, O/U 43.5.
CLE implied total: 20.5 points.
NO allow the 16th-most QB points (−0.1 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
Deshaun Watson has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Completions / attempts | 19.6 / 29.8 |
| Passing yards | 205.7 |
| Passing TDs | 1.3 |
| Interceptions | 0.5 |
| Carries | 3.1 |
| Rushing yards | 15.1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0.2 |
Everyone in the game: CLE @ NO, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | NO | 17.1 | QB12 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE | 14.8 | QB25 |
| Chris Olave | WR | NO | 13.4 | WR13 |
| Quinshon Judkins | RB | CLE | 10.5 | RB20 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | CLE | 9.5 | WR29 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | NO | 9.1 | RB27 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | CLE | 9.0 | TE8 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | NO | 8.6 | TE9 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | NO | 8.2 | K13 |
| KC Concepcion Jr. | WR | CLE | 7.8 | WR41 |
| New Orleans Saints defense | DEF | NO | 7.4 | DEF6 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | CLE | 7.1 | K24 |
| Cleveland Browns defense | DEF | CLE | 5.9 | DEF16 |
| Dylan Sampson | RB | CLE | 5.0 | RB51 |
| Noah Fant | TE | NO | 4.8 | TE30 |
| Kendre Miller | RB | NO | 4.0 | RB59 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | NO | 3.9 | WR67 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | CLE | 2.5 | WR89 |
| Alvin Kamara | RB | NO | 2.2 | RB64 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | CLE | 2.0 | RB67 |
| Blake Whiteheart | TE | CLE | 1.8 | TE48 |
| CJ Donaldson | RB | NO | 1.8 | RB68 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | NO | 1.1 | TE62 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | NO | 1.0 | WR116 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | CLE | 0.9 | WR121 |
| Joe Royer | TE | CLE | 0.8 | TE71 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | CLE | 0.6 | WR131 |
Deshaun Watson week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ JAX 15.0 pts
- Week 2 @ TB 19.7 pts
- Week 3 vs CAR 20.3 pts
- Week 4 vs PIT 13.9 pts
- Week 5 @ NYJ 12.2 pts
- Week 6 vs BAL 9.5 pts
- Week 7 @ TEN 19.2 pts
- Week 8 @ PIT 11.2 pts
- Week 9 @ NO proj. 14.8
- Week 10 vs HOU proj. 14.2
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start Deshaun Watson in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. Deshaun Watson is QB25 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (QB12) is projected for 17.1 half-PPR points; Margin gives Deshaun Watson a 34% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points is Deshaun Watson projected for in week 9?
14.8 half-PPR, 14.8 PPR and 14.8 standard points at New Orleans Saints, with an 80% range of 5.6 to 23.7.
Is Deshaun Watson playing in week 9?
Deshaun Watson has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
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