Deshaun Watson or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Deshaun Watson is a Cleveland Browns quarterback who averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 7 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBCleveland Browns#20 QB

Deshaun Watson

PPG

14.7

Games

Pass Yds

1,806

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

217

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBKansas City Chiefs#15 QB

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,795

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Deshaun Watson vs Patrick Mahomes: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Deshaun Watson	Patrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.7	17.9
Games Played	8	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	118	125
Passing Yards	1,806	1,795
Passing TDs	7	12
Pass Yds/Game	225.8	256.4
Rushing Yards	217	77
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	8	13
TDs/Game	1.0	1.9
Age	31	31
Experience	9 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Deshaun Watson or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Deshaun Watson averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9.

Should I draft Deshaun Watson or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Deshaun Watson averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game across 8 games in 2026, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9 across 7. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes average in 2026?▾

Deshaun Watson averaged 14.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2026. Patrick Mahomes averaged 17.9 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deshaun Watson (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.