PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Deshaun Watson

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From the episode

I'm also not scared of Deshaun Watson... I do think the logical play for the Cleveland Browns is to start Watson at the beginning of the season, which for best ball mania purposes is frankly just not important.

Mentioned at 33:58 – 34:32

STACKED’s take

NeutralValue

Watson is a viable best ball pick for late-season upside.

JJ Zachariason is not afraid to draft Deshaun Watson, though he notes that for best ball purposes, the focus is on late-season production.

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Deshaun WatsonNeutralMatchup

Watson faces Top 10 Steelers defense; turnover creation could decide close game.

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Deshaun WatsonNeutralProjection

Watson under 210.5 yards and over 0.5 TDs parlay at +212 with run game emphasis.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Deshaun WatsonNeutralProjection

Watson projected under 211 yards with 1+ TD pass in Week 8 parlay at +212.

Dawgs By Nature

Deshaun WatsonNegativeMatchup

Watson's short-passing dominance (255 yards in Week 7) poses a key defensive challenge for Steelers.

Behind the Steel Curtain

Deshaun WatsonPositiveRole

Watson's five wins all came via game-winning drives; trend unlikely to continue

Yahoo Sports NFL

Deshaun WatsonPositiveRole

Monken's scheme puts Watson in winning positions, but Browns' game-winner trend unsustainable

Behind the Steel Curtain

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