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Updated from live statsDeshaun Watson or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?
Deshaun Watson is a Cleveland Browns quarterback who averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 20.4 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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Detailed Stat Breakdown
| Stat | Deshaun Watson | Patrick Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| PPG (Half-PPR) | 12.2 | 20.4 |
| Games Played | 11 | 14 |
| Total Fantasy Pts (est.) | 134 | 286 |
| Passing Yards | 2,105 | 3,587 |
| Passing TDs | 12 | 22 |
| Pass Yds/Game | 191.4 | 256.2 |
| Rushing Yards | 185 | 422 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 5 |
| Total TDs | 14 | 27 |
| TDs/Game | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Age | - | 31 |
| Experience | - | 8 yrs |
| Bye Week | Week 10 | Week 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I start Deshaun Watson or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾
The start or sit verdict for Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Deshaun Watson averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4.
Should I draft Deshaun Watson or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾
Deshaun Watson averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game across 11 games in 2025, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.
How many fantasy points did Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes average in 2025?▾
Deshaun Watson averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 8.2 points per game.
When are Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾
Deshaun Watson (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.
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