Smack Tripper
Footballguy
I am thikning about dropping him, he looks SO lost and based on the preseason, not sure what there is to work with here. I snagged Goff and I have Fields. Had high hopes but... yeah
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QB Deshaun Watson, CLE (1 Viewer)
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Dizzy
Footballguy
I would (am) hanging on. That HOU game was weird... no flow... cheated out of three possessions.... no need for anything from the offense. This CIN game could snap him back.
He's at least worth a gamble over Goff (assuming Fields is your starter), especially if rushing QBs are bonused in your league.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Even in redraft I think people are better off hanging on, even if you won’t start him. He still has the potential to put up a big game or two during the ff playoffs.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Good point. I normally note three non-offensive scores and how it impacts QB production but for whatever reason it eluded me since I was focused on Deshuan's poor throws.
I went back and historically he is one of the best with deep ball accuracy and the Browns only went deep once and Watson hit on a perfect play-action for a 27-yard gain.
More than likely the Bengals will take a lead forcing Deshuan to 'attempt' more deep passes, he 'could' get into a rhythm.
I still think it will take time for him to regain composure when facing pressure and I'd like to see him take a hit and bounce back up to help speed along regaining his toughness because I think his nerves got to him last Sunday.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I'm always scared to outright drop someone like him. I'd rather have him blow up on my bench than against me in the playoffs.
massraider
Footballguy
If you are thinking about dumping him after one game after two seasons off, you should not have been holding him in the first place.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Not sure what I would do. I did try to pick up Huntley with Fields on a bye and Watson is now it for me.
I don't know that much about Huntley or BAL this year with injuries galore at all scoring positions. Likely stick with Watson as he is bound to start clicking again to keep up with CIN. I imagine the team will offer him a few more designed runs, which will help his low floor. I can't go D Jones or M White and likely have a hard time plugging in T Huntley. Kinda glad I wasn't able to pick him up to tell you the truth, lower waiver wire number in that league got him.
massraider
Footballguy
I need to know who in Cleveland asked the OC about turning back to Brissett, because that is not a serious journalist. That's a clown.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
Ok you talked me off the ledge, one more week!
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
“we paid him approximately the annual budget of Guam, so we're starting him no matter how badly he stinks up the joint”
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Also, shout out to everyone who swore that rust wouldn’t be an issue. Good call, really. Spot on. 
What I'm finding humorous is that almost everyone said he'd experience some rust and need to get through a game or two... don't start him just yet. And then when he does exactly what was predicted "OMGZZZZ, drop him! He stinks!!!"
Fantasy football really is soap opera for men.
Fantasy football really is soap opera for men.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I saw the opposite - many sports writers and FF board geeks said rust wouldn’t be a factor, he’s been working out on the side, had a whole preseason with the team, etc.
Looked pretty damn rusty to me.
No one I follow for fantasy football advice said that rust wouldn’t be an issue and recommended starting him.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I didn’t see anyone recommend starting him, but I absolutely did see quite a few saying rust would’t be an issue even after 2+ years of not playing.
I saw it during the signing hullabaloo as well.
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Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Upon hearing the Cooper questionable news I had to bail on Watson. Dropped him in two leagues moments ago. Two much trepidation needing a win for my first league. League 1 dropped Watson for D Jones. Have Fields. Jones gives me a safer play. League 2 dropped Watson for Dulcich backup TE for Freiermuth. Start Tua. Could have gone D Jones or Dulcich. Solid at WR and RB.
Edit: For those of us who can bail, news of Cooper on Friday afternoon is the start of the sell, sell, sell for some of us.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Now that is looks like Cooper will play is Watson back to a consideration play? Golly
In one league with Fields on a bye I gotta pick a week 14 QB - Watson, Jones, or even M White longshot lol
-OZ-
Footballguy
“We’re not going to the playoffs this year, so we’re acting like this is preseason 2023”
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Did my backup to Kyler Murray suck less Week 14?
Guessing I’m looking at playing for 5th/6th place week 16, eh.
Guessing I’m looking at playing for 5th/6th place week 16, eh.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Any D Watson takers this week on Saturday 4:30 p.m. EST
BAL @ CLE
Most everything I hear is low scoring game.
BAL @ CLE
Most everything I hear is low scoring game.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Playing him over Tua @BUF.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
playing him over
- Dalton
- Darnold
- Huntley
- Mac Jones
- Mayfield
- McCoy
- Mills
- Ridder
- Ryan
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Dizzy
Footballguy
I'm a little concerned Tua and the Phins might be crashing and burning. The SFF game was one thing, but that LAC game got my attention.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Certainly not a "get right" game on the road in BUF. Not exactly a favorable schedule the rest of the way either. Against Green Bay, @NE, home against the JETS. As I scour the QB FA looking at Watson, but I start Chubb. Looking at D Jones who has a solid floor of 14-15 and potential to hit 20+. Gets a good schedule on a prime SNF game. WAS is a good team and I expect a tempered amount of scoring. 20-20 T. How about 24-24 T Vegas sees this one like WAS 22.5 NYG 18. Perhaps two total TD's. Not looking that good. Then back to Tua. Golly. Jones gets decent matchups in week 16 @MIN and week 17 home IND. I mean Tua is on a slide and might have to put on a tourniquet with a back up plan. Watson, hmm He gets a decent schedule. Perhaps the Browns build upon more success heading into the offseason.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
this is probably my last season of fantasy football and I have zero confidence I can polish this turd
considering my choices he's the ride or die
have a decent team but my emergency QB's role is try not to hurt the team too badly mmmKay
considering my choices he's the ride or die
have a decent team but my emergency QB's role is try not to hurt the team too badly mmmKay
-OZ-
Footballguy
SF, currently have Watson in with tannehill over Dalton, Brady and DArnold. May very well change that.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
getting better each game. scrambling looks better. arm looking better.
he's missing some easy reads and some easy throws, but those also improving week by week... some of that is obv rust and some just not having time w his receivers. but it's getting better.
he'll be back to 100% next season (no exccuses by then) and then things will really get interesting. as long as i see weekly progression hereon out, i am 100% in and on board and captaining the ship.
he's missing some easy reads and some easy throws, but those also improving week by week... some of that is obv rust and some just not having time w his receivers. but it's getting better.
he'll be back to 100% next season (no exccuses by then) and then things will really get interesting. as long as i see weekly progression hereon out, i am 100% in and on board and captaining the ship.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Agreed. Another bad game script for fantasy purposes playing the Baltimore Clockkillers yesterday, but he is making some bad decisions as well. That play where he started to scramble, then just before taking off he pulled up and threw it over the head of a receiver that clearly thought he was running... that one stands out.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Rookie WR didn't turn up the field as he should.
Rookie mistake by the rookie WR not Watson.
Mistakes are not a one-way street where everything that goes wrong is on Watson.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Looked like a wide open field of green ahead of him. Easy pick up... much easier than the lob he attempted.
MAC_32
Footballguy
**looks outside living room window**
You'd have to be out of your G D mind to start any QB in this noise.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Only a guy like Josh Allen, which isn't even a good idea.
It.....is....... brutal
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
No.
Prediction.
The pitchfork wielding crowd will note the low production from Watson in this game without any context, lol. Bet large on this happening, absolute certainty.
kerpow
Footballguy
Thanks, that's good enough to make my mind up. I live in the UK, don't get winds like that, so hard to know the impact of what's being talked about.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
I was outside 10 minutes and thought I was getting frostbite on my face. I'm not joking.
Wind is hard enough, but wind that feels like tiny icy knives is a whole other level of difficult.
MAC_32
Footballguy
We're laughing at the neighbors trying to shovel their driveway. By the time they get to the end they have to double back and re-shovel what they did before then once they do that they have to go back to the end again. Just need sped up time lapsed video and Benny Hill music.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
was really looking forward to the NO battle... THe exact type of grimy matchup you want a QB of his ilk for... and definitely a test for his progress.
while it would be ludicrous to fault him for a bad game (it won't stop ppl) i would love nothing more than for him to somehow carry this team on his shoulders today.
could we see a lot more QB designed run plays? methinks yes
while it would be ludicrous to fault him for a bad game (it won't stop ppl) i would love nothing more than for him to somehow carry this team on his shoulders today.
could we see a lot more QB designed run plays? methinks yes
-OZ-
Footballguy
Benched for Foles in my SF. would have also benched him for Darnold.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Jake Trotter@Jake_Trotter
After walking from the parking lot to the stadium, I have no idea how either team is going to be able to complete a pass today #Browns
#saints
