Deshaun WatsonorJoe Burrow?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Joe Burrow
This one is close: Joe Burrow projects 0.3 half-PPR points ahead of Deshaun Watson, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Joe Burrow, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Carolina Panthers have allowed 11% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been about average against QBs.
| Stat | Deshaun WatsonQB, CLE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Joe BurrowQB, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| PPR projection | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Standard projection | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Rank this week | QB16 | QB13 |
| Matchup | vs CAR | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 16.9 | 15.2 |
| Last season per game | — | 16.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 100% | 100% |
| Trade value | — | — |