Houston Texas disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson is undoubtedly one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL.
In fantasy football leagues, the three-time Pro Bowler can definitely carry a squad. According to the Fantasy Pros, Watson was the fifth-best quarterback in 2020 in fantasy points. His 33 touchdown passes were the eighth-highest in the league, and he led the league with 4,823 passing yards. Watson also averaged 23 fantasy points per game in the Fantasy Pros’ models, and also gathered 369 total fantasy points.
Whether Watson is playing for the Texans or somewhere else in 2021, the biggest impediment involves his lawsuit wherein 22 women accuse him of sexual assault. Not only is it a civil matter, but the NFL is also conducting its own investigation.
Watson has all the tools to be the stud QB, but in fantasy football, especially in dynasty leagues, his value is very intriguing. Just as the Texans have received offers for Watson but haven’t dealt him, so too is the case with dynasty owners. There are trade requests for Watson in dynasty leagues, but fantasy owners are still holding on to his playing rights.
Taking Watson in either dynasty, keeper, or redraft is a risk as he could provide zero points for the 2021 campaign.
If an owner covets Watson in keeper or dynasty, the best time to target him would be in the middle of the 2021 season. His value could be lower than it is now just based on the fact he will be “out of sight, out of mind” in the NFL with other young quarterbacks such as Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, Trey Lance, and Trevor Lawrence dominating timelines with their impressive highlights.
Watson’s ADP in PPR leagues currently is 10th-round, 117th overall. If you are drafting soon and in a dynasty league taking Watson is not a bad player to draft it is more a wait and be patient on this player type of situation. If you have the depth at the quarterback position then take him and let him sit on the bench, once we have clarification on his situation then sit back, relax, and enjoy watching Watson win you some fantasy games in the near future.
