Smith holds the edge, leading in 5 of 5 categories (passing yards (career), passing tds (career), passer rating). Watson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Watson · Rotation piece
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50Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Deshaun Watson
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Geno Smith
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+29% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictBoth grade to about $35 today. Geno Smith carries more projected upside (+29% vs. +20% over five years).