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Should I start Deshaun Watson or Tyler Shough this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Tyler Shough

Week 7 ยท Standard

Tyler Shough averaged 34.3 pass attempts per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 30.7 for Deshaun Watson. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Tyler Shough: 14.3 versus 11.5 FP per game.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyler Shough
Projection breakdown

Deshaun Watson

Fortified14.2
ESPN14.2
Sleeper13.8
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Tyler Shough

Fortified14.6
ESPN15.3
Sleeper14.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyler Shough faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Tyler Shough projects for 14.6 points in standard scoring, 0.3 more than Deshaun Watson. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

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

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