Deshaun Watson Fantasy Football News

Deshaun Watson
QB
, Cleveland Browns

Age: 29
Weight: 223 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Clemson

ADP: 140
Depth Chart Ranking: N/A

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76.7	1148	5	3	148

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) out for season

Pro Football Talk

Oct 21 · 11:15 AM EDT

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s season appears to be over, but how long his recovery takes after Sunday’s Achilles injury remains to be seen.

Watson has a ruptured Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery soon, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

Related players: Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Fantasy Impact:

What’s unclear is the nature of the surgery, with Watson considering both conventional surgery and a newer “speed bridge” procedure that can result in a faster return to action. That’s the surgery Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers had last season, and he was able to resume practicing faster than most players with Achilles tears, the story went on to say. DTR took over for Watson but injured his finger, forcing Winston to come in and finish the game. X-rays were negative on the finger, according to reports. There seems to be a good chance Winston will take over as the Browns QB, however. It will be worth monitoring this situation as the week goes on.

Deshaun Watson carted off, may have suffered Achilles tear

Adam Schefter

Oct 20 · 2:44 PM EDT

Browns QB Deshaun Watson left Sunday’s game against the Bengals with a lower body injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Adam Schefter shared a tweet David Chao that suggests Watson may have suffered a torn Achilles. If so, his season would obviously be over. Watson was 15-of-17 for 128 yards before the injury. Dorian Thompson-Robinson is now in at quarterback, Jameis Winston is the emergency quarterback.

Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson despite 1-5 start

Mary Kay Cabot

Oct 13 · 5:40 PM EDT

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said after the game Sunday the team is sticking with Deshaun Watson at quarterback.

Fantasy Impact:

The 20-16 loss to the Eagles dropped Cleveland to 1-5, tied for the worst record in the NFL with the Jaguars, the lone win for Cleveland so far, and the Patriots. Watson did go 16-for-23 for 168 yards against the Eagles but was sacked five times. Watson has yet to throw for 200 yards in a game this season and has just one game with multiple passing touchdowns. Cleveland’s next three games are at home against the Bengals, Ravens and Chargers.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson sued for sexual assult, battery

Pro Football Talk

Sep 09 · 4:16 PM EDT

As Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson struggles to regain his old form, he has a new legal issue.

On Monday, Watson was sued in Houston for sexual assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Fantasy Impact:

The plaintiff in the new case, who filed under the Jane Doe pseudonym, contends that she went on a date with Watson. Most if not all other cases arose from paid massages that Watson had arranged. The details can be found in the story.

From a fantasy angle, the story went on to say it’s possible that Watson could be subject to further scrutiny under the Personal Conduct Policy. It’s also possible that a suspension — if one is imposed — could give the Browns a path toward voiding his remaining salary guarantees and ending the relationship. The story added the biggest difference between the latest case and the others is that Watson specifically is accused of sexual assault.