Who Should I Start? Geno Smith or Deshaun Watson


Week 1 Projections

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Pts.
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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
18.5 12.8 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Geno Smith News

Adonai Mitchell's Connection with Geno Smith Standing Out

Friday, July 31, 6:59 PM

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell has shown strong chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith early in training camp. Smith and Mitchell had a fantastic spring and have picked up right where they left off early in camp. After being traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Jets during the 2025 season, Mitchell emerged, recording 24 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns in eight games with the team. The former second-round pick struggled early in his career with drops and costly mistakes, but has seen a jump in production in New York, with the team's No. 1 receiver, Garrett Wilson, out for most of the 2025 season. Despite Wilson being back and new rookies entering the fold, Mitchell has all the talent and may have found his match with Smith as his quarterback.


Week 1 Projections

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Pts.
Rush.
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Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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TD
7.3 5.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Deshaun Watson News

Deshaun Watson Throws Six Interceptions in Four Practices

Sunday, August 2, 11:18 AM

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has thrown six interceptions through the first four practices of training camp, according to ESPN. The rough start comes as Watson tries to win the starting job after he and Shedeur Sanders handled most of the first-team work during the offseason. Saturday brought more trouble, including a short pass that was tipped before being returned for a touchdown and another throw intercepted by safety Donovan McMillon. Watson has not played in a regular-season game since tearing his right Achilles in October 2024. He completed 63.4% of his passes for 1,148 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions across seven starts that season. Cleveland has not named a starter, and Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green are also part of the competition. Watson still has time to settle into the new offense, but six interceptions in four practices is a concerning start. He remains only a speculative Superflex option unless he wins the job and shows a significant improvement during the preseason.


Geno Smith vs. Deshaun Watson

Still trying to decide between Smith and Watson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Geno Smith is projected to score 18.5 points this week while Deshaun Watson is projected to score 7.3 points.