Multiple reports indicate Deshaun Watson is expected to get the first crack at Cleveland’s starting quarterback job, despite a preseason that has done little to silence the questions. Watson has completed 16-of-27 passes for 168 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception across two preseason appearances, including a rough outing against Buffalo while playing with backups.

Watson enters 2026 as a veteran quarterback with his fantasy ceiling tied to whether he can stay healthy and rediscover his rushing and passing efficiency. Watson is a low-end QB2 who needs the Browns’ young weapons—Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion and Harold Fannin Jr.—to unlock any meaningful fantasy value.