QB · CLE · #4
Deshaun Watson
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 221 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 14, 1995 (age 31)
- College
- Clemson
The last two seasons moved from QB40 to QB20 — that's the dynasty read; 2026 also ended early (1 games).
Traded from HOU to CLE (Mar 18, 2022).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
0
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven QB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
218.1 pts
12.8 PPG · 15.0 games
2967 pass yds · 17.1 pass TD · 357.8 rush yds
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Availability ×0.88
Availability / legal history (analyst flag).
Quick answer
BuyWatson threw for 205 yards and 1 TD in 2026, finishing QB20. Coming off a real climb — QB40 to QB20 tells the story better than age. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Deshaun Watson.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
14.0
PPG
14.0
Positional finish
QB20
Key stats
- Pass yds: 205 (QB18)
- Pass TD: 1 (QB17)
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Pass yd | Pass TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | QB20 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 205 | 1 | 38 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | QB40 | 76.7 | 11.0 | 1148 | 5 | 148 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | QB36 | 86.8 | 14.5 | 1115 | 7 | 142 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | QB36 | 85.6 | 14.3 | 1102 | 7 | 175 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | QB5 | 369.3 | 23.1 | 4823 | 33 | 444 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | QB4 | 320.5 | 21.4 | 3852 | 26 | 413 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2018 | QB4 | 331.7 | 20.7 | 4165 | 26 | 551 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | QB26 | 168.9 | 24.1 | 1699 | 19 | 269 | 2 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 14.0 | JAX | 44 plays · 50% pass | 205 / 1 TD | 38 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 15.2 · scored 14.0 half-PPR · inside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +1.2.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- JAX-9% · 205 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2024 offense · 88.9% mean
Pass-play participation
85.4%
2024· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2024)
- Pressure rate
- 31.9%
- On-target throw %
- 78.7%
- Avg time in pocket
- 2.6s
Durability
- 20236 G · 2 Out
- 20247 G
- 2025— · 3 Out
- 15.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R1 (12 overall) QB · that slot hit at 39.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=43; contributor 62.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2024 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Time to throw
- 2.94s
- Aggressiveness
- 16.7%
- CPOE
- -2.6pp
- Air yds to sticks
- -3.0yd
37th of 43
15th of 43
37th of 43
42nd of 43
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Deshaun Watson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Watson scores 0 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Deshaun Watson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 12.8 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Deshaun Watson in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.