Deshaun Watson
QB · Cleveland Browns
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 9:38 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
13.0 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 8:25 PM ET
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Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Deshaun Watson has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Pittsburgh Steelers. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 13.0 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 209.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 216.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
PIT
Pittsburgh Steelers
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
209.0n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -7.7 against the preceding three games.
29.3n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -0.3 against the preceding three games.
13.3n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -4.3 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 209.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 216.7 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 29.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 29.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 13.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 17.6 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Daniel Thomas | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Dylan Sampson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Elgton Jenkins | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Grant Delpit | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Jared Verse | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Mason Graham | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Mike Hall Jr. | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Myles Harden | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Tytus Howard | Questionable | Did Not Participate In Practice | Concussion | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | Offense | QB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
13.3
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
14.6
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
14.0
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | TEN | 18.2 | 308 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 / 6 | BAL | 9.5 | 164 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 / 5 | NYJ | 12.2 | 155 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 / 4 | PIT | 12.9 | 268 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 / 3 | CAR | 20.3 | 144 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2026 / 2 | TB | 19.7 | 238 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 / 1 | JAX | 14.0 | 205 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 / 7 | CIN | 5.1 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
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Add in that Deshaun Watson has just two passing touchdowns over the past four weeks and ranks 25th in EPA per dropback, and I don't think Cleveland can end this streak.Zay Flowers 90+ receiving yards (+116)We'll make this quick.
So, where could this matchup between two hard-hitting defenses and battle-seasoned quarterbacks in Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers and Cleveland's Deshaun Watson be won?
Aaron Rodgers has 12 touchdowns over his last five games for the Steelers. Deshaun Watson has led five fourth-quarter comeback drives for wins this season.
Does Deshaun Watson have a future with Browns? Adam Schefter weighs in Oct 29, 9:45 AM ET
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