September 29, 2025
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback
Lamar Jackson (hamstring) was not in a position to return to Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 after he tweaked his hamstring. "There was no way Lamar was going back into the game. The injury precluded it," Harbaugh said. Before Jackson left the game, he went 14-for-20 passing for 147 yards with a touchdown and an interception, adding six carries for 48 yards on the ground. Backup
Cooper Rush replaced the 28-year-old superstar, who is now in danger of missing the Week 5 contest against the Houston Texans. At the time of Jackson's injury, the Ravens were down by multiple scores, leading many to believe the Ravens simply thought it was pointless to bring him back with the game likely already lost. Jackson's status will be closely watched this week. If Rush is forced to start against a stingy Texans defense, it will be a downgrade in fantasy for all of Baltimore's other offensive weapons.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Ravens
September 29, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones (knee) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated practice report, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Meanwhile,
Brock Purdy (toe) was listed as a non-participant after coming out of Sunday's Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with soreness in his toe. Purdy missed Weeks 2 and 3 due to turf toe and a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, and he could be in danger of missing a third game in a short turnaround in Week 5 on Thursday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Jones suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals, but he was active as Purdy's backup in Week 4. If Purdy doesn't get cleared to play on Thursday night, Jones will make his third start of the year in a tough matchup against L.A. Jones would be nothing more than a low-end QB2 streamer in two-QB superflex formats if he gets another starting nod.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman
September 29, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Jared Goff did not have his best statistical day against a top-notch defense in his team's Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns. Goff completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 168 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. On the season, the 30-year-old has now completed 73.8% of his pass attempts for 929 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions. Goff has shown the potential for gaudy touchdown totals over the past couple of years in this Lions offense, but his lack of rushing ability (11 rushing yards this season) limits his fantasy ceiling. He profiles as a matchup-dependent low-end starter in single-quarterback leagues, and has a favorable matchup on paper in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 29, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski would not answer directly on Monday when asked if he is sticking with veteran
Joe Flacco as the team's starting quarterback, according to Scott Petrak of Browns Zone. It's not about one person. There are so many things that we need to do better, and obviously, the quarterback included, but this is not about one person," Stefanski said. The 40-year-old Flacco has not looked good through four weeks, and the Browns rank tied for 30th in the NFL with 14 points a game after their blowout loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 4. Flacco has thrown six interceptions and lost two fumbles. He completed just 47.1% of his 34 pass attempts on Sunday for 184 yards, two picks, and a 39.3 passer rating.
Dillon Gabriel, a third-round rookie, has played late in two blowout losses and would be next in line to start if Flacco is eventually benched.
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) isn't anywhere close to returning to practice and isn't expected to play in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: Browns Zone - Scott Petrak
September 29, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) did not practice on the estimated practice report on Monday due to more soreness in his toe, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Purdy returned after a two-week absence in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars due to turf toe and an AC joint sprain in his shoulder, but he reported more soreness in his toe after the game and could be in danger of missing the next game this Thursday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams on a quick turnaround. Meanwhile, backup QB
Mac Jones (knee) was listed as a full participant on Monday. If Purdy doesn't get clearance to play in Week 5, Jones would make his third start of 2025. Purdy went 22-for-38 for 309 yards, two touchdowns, and two picks in the loss on Sunday and also lost a crucial fumble late in the game. Even if Purdy suits up on Thursday and starts, he'll be more in the QB2 tier against a tough opponent while likely being less than 100%.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
September 29, 2025
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday morning that quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) is "complaining of some real soreness" in his toe, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Purdy returned to action on Sunday after missing the previous two games with turf toe and went 22-for-38 for 309 yards with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a lost fumble late in the fourth quarter that sealed San Francisco's fate in their 26-21 loss to Jacksonville. The 49ers play on Thursday night in Week 5, giving Purdy less time to recover than he would usually see. Wide receivers
Ricky Pearsall (knee) and
Jauan Jennings (ribs) also got banged up in Week 4, leaving their status up in the air. Fantasy football managers rostering Purdy should take a long look at the waiver wire for help in Week 5.
--Dan StephensSource: Eric Branch - San Franciso Chronicle
September 29, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is not expected to have his practice window opened this week, even though he's eligible after four weeks on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Watson tore his Achilles in Week 7 of last year and started the 2025 season on the PUP list as a result. The 30-year-old veteran is not anywhere near a return and probably should be considered a long shot to play at all this year. In fact, most people believe Watson has already played his last snap with the Browns. For now, the Browns will roll forward with veteran
Joe Flacco as their starter under center, although there are already questions about how much longer the team will keep him as their starter, given how bad he's looked through four weeks. It could only be a matter of time before we see rookies
Dillon Gabriel and
Shedeur Sanders.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
September 29, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Marcus Mariota got going late in the 34-27 loss to his former team, the Atlanta Falcons, in Week 4, in what could be his final start with
Jayden Daniels targeting a return from his knee sprain in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mariota finished Sunday's loss by going 16-for-27 passing for 156 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He added two carries for 20 yards and was sacked twice for a loss of nine yards. The 31-year-old veteran's touchdown passes went to receivers
Luke McCaffrey and
Deebo Samuel Sr. In two games in place of the injured Daniels, Mariota has been decent, completing 64.6% of his 48 pass attempts for 363 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. It's not a lock that Daniels will play in Week 5, but if Mariota makes a third straight start, he'll be a low-end QB2 play against a tough Chargers defense on the road.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 29, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young and the Panthers' offense were stifled in Sunday's 42-13 loss against the New England Patriots. Young was limited to just 150 yards on 18-of-30 passes and one touchdown while rushing for three yards on one attempt in Sunday's blowout loss. After opening the game with a methodical 76-yard touchdown drive capped by a score to
Tommy Tremble, the Panthers were unable to sustain drives, leading directly to 42 unanswered points by New England. The return of All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez proved pivotal for a Patriots unit that had been vulnerable against the pass through the first three weeks. The former No. 1 overall pick was eventually benched late in favor of veteran QB
Andy Dalton. Young and the Panthers will now look for a desperately needed turnaround next week against a struggling Miami Dolphins defense, which currently ranks 27th in the league in total yards allowed.
--Jp SticcoSource: ESPN
September 29, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said, "That's not our focus," when asked about quarterback
Joe Flacco's performance following the team's Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. Flacco struggled against Detroit, completing 16 of 34 pass attempts for 184 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. The 40-year-old has now thrown for 815 yards, two touchdowns, and six picks through his first four games of 2025. Rookie quarterback
Dillon Gabriel came in for Flacco in garbage time on Sunday, but attempted just one pass (an incompletion). It appears Stefanski and the Browns are not yet interested in making the switch to Gabriel or fellow rookie signal-caller,
Shedeur Sanders. Flacco should remain off of fantasy radars, even in two-quarterback formats.
--Will BradySource: Pro Football Talk - Myles Simmons
September 29, 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love completed 31 of 43 pass attempts for 337 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 4 tie with the Dallas Cowboys. He also rushed for 28 yards, took one sack, and lost a fumble. The 26-year-old bounced back from last week's ugly loss against Cleveland and turned in his best fantasy outing of the young season. He spread the ball around well, dispersing four-plus targets to seven different receivers and three-plus catches to six different receivers. Love heads into a bye week before facing off against a very poor Cincinnati Bengals defense in Week 6. He's a low-end fantasy QB1 moving forward.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 29, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott completed 31 of 40 passes for 319 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 4 tie with the Green Bay Packers. He also took one sack and added a two-yard rushing touchdown. The veteran took to the national stage and put together his best game of the season. Even with
CeeDee Lamb (ankle) sidelined, Prescott was able to distribute the ball to the rest of his receivers, move the offense down the field, and play clean, turnover-free football. He now ranks seventh among quarterbacks in terms of fantasy scoring this season, keeping him in the top-12 conversation for Week 5 against the New York Jets.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
September 28, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield had a questionable tag going into the Week 4 matchup against the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday due to a biceps injury, but he played through it. Mayfield was not efficient, completing 22 of his 40 pass attempts, but he managed to throw for a season-high 289 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a 31-25 loss. He was sacked twice for a loss of 17 yards and also fumbled, but he was able to recover it. The 30-year-old ran twice for a gain of 13 yards. Mayfield's two touchdowns were both 70-plus-yard passes to rookie receiver
Emeka Egbuka and running back
Bucky Irving. The efficiency was not there, but all in all, it was a pretty good day for Mayfield, given the opponent and the fact that he was without top wideout
Mike Evans (hamstring). He'll be on the QB1/2 borderline again in Week 5 against the 3-1 Seattle Seahawks.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 28, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts led his team to a 4-0 start with a 31-25 win on the road in Week 4 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. It was another low-volume day for Philly's passing attack, but Hurts did throw two touchdowns (both to tight end
Dallas Goedert) while going 15-for-24 passing for 130 yards through the air. He padded his fantasy stats on the day with nine carries for an additional 62 yards, which led the team. Hurts was sacked only twice for a loss of 18 yards. The 27-year-old dual-threat signal-caller now has five passing touchdowns in the last two weeks after failing to throw a TD pass in the first two games. However, Sunday's win over Tampa was Hurts' first game in 2025 without a rushing score. He has yet to throw a pick this year, but that will be tested in a tough Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 28, 2025
It wasn't all pretty, but New York Giants rookie first-round quarterback
Jaxson Dart did enough to lead his team to their first win in 2025 in Week 4 while also giving the Los Angeles Chargers their first loss. Against a tough Chargers defense, Dart went 13-for-20 passing for 111 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions while adding 10 carries for 54 yards and another score in a 21-18 victory. He was sacked five times for a loss of 25 yards. The 22-year-old ran 15 yards to the end zone on his first drive of the game. The Ole Miss product's first career TD pass went to tight end
Theo Johnson on a shovel pass in the third quarter. Dart was briefly checked for a concussion, but thankfully was able to return quickly. His dual-threat abilities give him intriguing long-term upside, but there will be growing pains, especially if top wideout
Malik Nabers (knee) is lost for the year with a torn ACL. New York's schedule lightens up in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints, though, where Dart will be an upside QB2 play in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
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