Fantasy analysts advise sitting Deshaun Watson for Week 1 season opener
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is not recommended for fantasy football lineups in the Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The recommendation stems from concerns regarding the Browns' developing offense, which includes a new offensive line and rookie wide receivers. Watson enters this regular-season contest following a two-year absence from active play. While the Jacksonville defense ranked 22nd in pass defense during the previous season, the unit showed strength in limiting passing touchdowns. Experts suggest that fantasy managers should avoid starting the quarterback until the team demonstrates more stability on the field. The Browns enter this matchup with questions about offensive chemistry as they prepare to face the Jaguars at the start of the 2026 season.
- •Deshaun Watson starts at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 1.
- •The Browns face the Jacksonville Jaguars in the opening week of the 2026 season.
- •The Jacksonville defense ranked 22nd against the pass last season.
- •The Cleveland offense features a new offensive line and several rookies.
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"Vikings' running backs do not have a good matchup in Week 1 against the Packers.
"Quinshon Judkins can be used in fantasy lineups in Week 1 against the Jaguars.
"With Kyler Murray coming back, should he be in your fantasy football lineups?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 9:25 AMShould you start Vikings' Kyler Murray in fantasy football in Week 4?
Kyler Murray had a rough time in Week 3, should Week 4 be any better?
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 6:25 PMShould you start Vikings' Kyler Murray in fantasy football in Week 3?
With Kyler Murray coming back, should he be in your fantasy football lineups?
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:41 PMShould you start any Vikings RB in fantasy football in Week 1?
Vikings' running backs do not have a good matchup in Week 1 against the Packers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:26 PMShould you start Vikings' Kyler Murray in fantasy football in Week 1?
Kyler Murray is worth plugging into fantasy football lineups in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:29 PMShould you start any Browns RB in fantasy football in Week 1?
Quinshon Judkins can be used in fantasy lineups in Week 1 against the Jaguars.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 7:25 PMShould you start Browns QB Deshaun Watson in fantasy in Week 1?
You should not be using Deshaun Watson in fantasy football in Week 1.
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