Fantasy Football 2018: Thursday Night Football Start Em, Sit Em Week 8
START ‘EM
10. Projected: 18.5. Quarterback. Texans. Deshaun Watson. 1. player
Deshaun Watson, despite being as banged up as a quarterback can be, has still been thrown into the starting lineup each and every week. He hasn’t fared all that well the past two games, putting up just five points in week six and barely making it into double digits last week in Jacksonville.
With all of that said, however, Watson is a worthy Start ‘Em this week for a few reasons. The Miami defense doesn’t have much of a pass rushing attack and their secondary has been devoured by the likes of Mitch Trubisky recently. That sets up well for Watson.
The Texans offensive line is one of the worst in all of football so I’d understand the skepticism of having Watson as your QB1, but this match-up favors him. If you’re feeling “risky”, go with Watson against a lackluster Miami defense.