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Deshaun Watson or Jayden Daniels?

Our week 5 call from the head-to-head model, for PPR scoring. It updates as news and lines move.

Our call

Too close to call

Too close to call on projections (13.1 vs 13.5). If you're ahead this week take the higher floor; if you're chasing points take the higher ceiling. If you have to pick one, the numbers lean Jayden Daniels (51%).

Deshaun Watson outscores Jayden Daniels 49% of the time; Jayden Daniels 51%.

Deshaun Watson

QB, CLE at NYJ

13.1 projected PPR points

Likely range 7–21 · QB19 this week · Bench

Bench. CLE's offense is expected to score only about 19 points, a tough scoring spot.

Jayden Daniels

QB, WAS vs NYG

13.5 projected PPR points

Likely range 7–21 · QB18 this week · Bench

Bench. Wind of 15 mph can hurt the passing game.

Side by side

Deshaun Watson Jayden Daniels
13.1Projected points13.5
6.8Floor (a bad day)7.0
20.6Ceiling (a big day)21.3
NYJ +8%MatchupNYG +5%
~19 ptsTeam's expected score~23 pts
HealthyHealthHealthy
SteadyRecent formSteady
HighOur confidenceMedium

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The chance is a model estimate that treats the two scores as independent. Fantasy scoring is noisy, so even a 70% call loses three times in ten. Projections are estimates, not guarantees. How it works.

Deshaun Watson or Jayden Daniels? Week 5 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades