The Browns' offense is not loaded with the most promising fantasy assets. The unit is young and still developing, but the quarterback play remains a roller coaster with some high highs and low lows.
During the 2026 season here on Browns Wire, we will review all fantasy-relevant skill players for the team and share whether they are worth a start.
Each position has players that can help or hurt your fantasy team, so this will be a form of start or sit. In this piece, we will be looking at quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Watson came out firing on all cylinders in Week 4 against the Steelers. He had an explosive first half but a quiet second half, so once again we are writing that he has yet to play a full game. Now, ironically, the Week 5 matchup is between
the Browns and the Jets. The Jets are coming off a horrible performance defensively, so could that lead to a week we finally suggest starting Watson?
Dive off the proverbial ledge and trust us as we suggest that Deshaun Watson is worth starting in fantasy leagues in Week 5. He could be boom-or-bust for fantasy players, but the Jets' defense is too vulnerable to pass up in this matchup.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Should you start QB Deshaun Watson in fantasy football in Week 5?
