Should I start Deshaun Watson or Joe Burrow this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Joe Burrow

+5.5 projected edge · Standard

Start Joe Burrow over Deshaun Watson for Week 7 Standard: 19.7 projected points versus 14.2.

Deshaun Watson: 11.5 FP recent scoring average.
Joe Burrow: 24.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Joe Burrow

QB · CINStats & schedule

19.7FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Deshaun Watson

QB · CLEStats & schedule

14.2FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

at TEN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Joe Burrow

Fortified19.7

ESPN19.3

Sleeper19.1

FantasyPros—

Joe Burrow faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 24.2 fantasy points.

Deshaun Watson

Fortified14.2

ESPN14.2

Sleeper13.8

FantasyPros—

Deshaun Watson faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.5 fantasy points.

Joe Burrow projects for 19.7 points in standard scoring, 5.5 more than Deshaun Watson. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.