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Should I start Geno Smith, Daniel Jones, Bo Nix for Week 4? Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks and recommendations for the 2025 NFL season.
The quarterback position is arguably the most important in fantasy. After all, this position will usually score the most points for your fantasy team. With Joe Burrow (toe) and Jayden Daniels (knee) both out, fantasy managers might have to pivot to other quarterbacks this week.
In this article, we will see if quarterbacks Geno Smith, Daniel Jones, and Bo Nix should be started in fantasy in Week 4. All three quarterbacks could be in for solid fantasy days, as each of these signal callers carries some fantasy upside this week.
So, should fantasy managers start Smith, Jones, or Nix in Week 4? Let's dive in and find out.
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Should I Start Geno Smith for Fantasy Football?
If you are looking for a streaming option at the quarterback position this week, look no further than Smith. The Raiders quarterback has thrown for over 285 yards in two of his three games this season and is coming off a 289-yard, three-touchdown performance against the Commanders last week. Now, he gets a favorable matchup against the Bears in Week 4.
Chicago has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing QBs and has let up the most passing touchdowns (eight) through three weeks. Given that the Bears have allowed two top-12 fantasy QBs to begin the season, Smith could be in for a strong fantasy day. Since Las Vegas hasn't been able to run the ball with Ashton Jeanty, it has resulted in more passing plays for this offense.
Geno Smith to Tre Tucker touchdown for the Raiders!
LVvsNE on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/CteEp7nh0v
— NFL (@NFL) September 7, 2025
The Raiders currently rank fifth in pass play percentage. That should give fantasy managers enough confidence to start him as a QB1 this week in some leagues. RotoBaller has the veteran ranked as the QB13 for Week 4.
Should I Start Daniel Jones for Fantasy Football?
It has been an impressive start to the fantasy season for Jones. He has finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in all three games and will enter Week 4 as the overall QB4 on the year. Therefore, it will be hard to sit the Colts quarterback in most fantasy leagues this week. Although the Rams have a solid defense, there is still potential for Jones in this game.
Rams top edge rusher Jared Verse on #Colts QB Daniel Jones:
“He is playing his best brand of football right now. He’s who he should’ve been coming out [of college]…and you’ve gotta be respectful of their offensive line. They’ve got dawgs across their OL.”
🎥: @RamsNFL pic.twitter.com/SyHgBO68B7
— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) September 26, 2025
Jalen Hurts just threw three passing touchdowns against this secondary last week, and Los Angeles has given up the 10th-most rushing yards to opposing quarterbacks. Considering Jones has rushed for over 25 yards in two of his three games, he will continue to be a low-end QB1 for fantasy managers. The 28-year-old also has three rushing touchdowns on the season.
That's why Jones will be a solid start in most one-quarterback leagues and all Superflex formats in Week 4. He comes in as the QB8 in RotoBaller's rankings for this week.
Should I Start Bo Nix for Fantasy Football?
After most fantasy managers selected Nix as a top-8 fantasy QB in drafts, he has been a bit disappointing to start the year. He is averaging just 14.5 fantasy points per game and has been held to under 13.5 fantasy points in two of three contests. However, there are some encouraging signs for his fantasy value moving forward.
He has thrown for at least one touchdown in every game this season, and his rushing totals have increased each week. As a result, Nix will come in as a low-end QB1 this week against the Bengals. Cincinnati has given up five touchdown passes over the past two games, while ranking 25th in pass yards allowed per game.
Broncos QB Bo Nix: "I'm in a great spot. I feel like I'm always going to leave plays out there, and that's why I'm going to keep stepping back up to the podium, having an answer for 'em. But ultimately you want to go out there and hit every single one of 'em. I've yet to actually… pic.twitter.com/pJBV8QLiSw
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) September 25, 2025
That makes Nix a solid start in most 12-plus team leagues this weekend. He comes in as the overall QB11 in this week's rankings at RotoBaller, two spots better than where Smith is ranked (QB13).
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