Deshaun Watson is accused of sexually assaulting 24 women. Many of the details are disgusting. It feels odd to be writing about him purely through the lens of fantasy football in the face of such allegations. However, we are playing a game of numbers based on NFL outcomes with money on the line. Therefore, a thorough understanding of how he impacts the fantasy landscape is important.
This spring, I discussed in detail how he could transform the Browns offense into a powerhouse. One of the key problems was the uncertainty as to how many games he might be suspended. With the suspension confirmed at 11 games, we suddenly have clarity. In single QB best ball leagues, redraft leagues, and cumulative points tournaments he is entirely undraftable. However, in tournaments, his combination of 11 weeks of guaranteed zeros with potentially potent playoff upside needs deeper consideration.
