September 26, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unsurprisingly, McCarthy won't play this weekend as he's expected to miss another week or two. However, head coach Kevin O'Connell mentioned McCarthy could get in limited work ahead of next week's contest versus the Cleveland Browns. It doesn't mean that McCarthy will play in Week 5, but getting on the field is the first step. The most likely scenario is that McCarthy returns after the bye in Week 7. In the meantime,
Carson Wentz will be under center until McCarthy is healthy enough to play. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on McCarthy's status next week.
--Andy WebbSource: startribune.com
September 26, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Marcus Mariota will start again in place of
Jayden Daniels in Week 4 against the Falcons after making his first start of the season last week against the Raiders. Mariota led his team to a 41-24 win against one of his former teams and now will look to do the same on the road against another one of his former teams. He was super crisp in his first action since Week 18 of last season, completing 15 of 21 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown while running for 40 yards on six carries. It will be a tougher challenge this time as he will be missing star wide receiver
Terry McLaurin (quad) and faces an Atlanta defense that has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks this season at 12.3. Washington will likely follow a similar game plan to last week against Las Vegas, where they went very run-heavy, especially with multiple receivers out. He's not a recommended start in matchups this week.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
September 26, 2025
Houston Texans quarterback
C.J. Stroud will look to get the offense in gear in a favorable matchup in Week 4 against the Titans. Stroud and the Texans have slipped to 0-3 coming into Sunday's matchup with the 0-3 Titans. The offense has seemed stuck in neutral under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley, ranking 29th in the NFL in yards per game at 267.3. and 25th in the league with 172.3 passing yards per game. Stroud has thrown for right around 200 yards in each game with a total of two touchdowns and three interceptions. The offensive line is definitely part of the problem, but Stroud has also struggled. Facing the Titans could be a nice "get right" spot for Stroud. The Titans rank 25th in the league in DVOA against the pass and have allowed 31.3 points per game, the third-highest mark in the league. Stroud is the QB17 in RotoBaller's Week 4 rankings, making him a strong QB2 play in the matchup, even though he's still not a good option at all for single-quarterback leagues.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
September 26, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott had a rough Week 3 as the Cowboys fell 31-14 to the Bears. He completed 31 of 40 passes for 251 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. The loss of star wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (ankle) to a high ankle sprain early in the game only made matters worse, limiting Prescott's options in the passing game. On the season, Prescott ranks just QB17 in fantasy, and the struggles are mounting. This week won't get any easier; the Cowboys are set to take on a stingy Green Bay Packers defense. He faces a tough matchup against former teammate Micah Parsons, known for his relentless pass rush, and will be without his No. 1 target. With Lamb sidelined and pressure expected from the defense, Prescott's performance is likely to stay inconsistent. Fantasy managers should proceed with caution and consider alternative quarterback options for the short term. The 32-year-old is QB21 in the latest RotoBaller Week 4 rankings, making him mainly an option in superflex or 2QB leagues.
--Tipp MajorSource: nfl
September 26, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones (knee) is tagged as questionable for the upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones has been limited in practice all week due to a sprained PCL in his left knee that he suffered during last week's contest. The 27-year-old has made back-to-back starts for the 49ers, but can now resume his role as the backup. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has confirmed that
Brock Purdy is active for Sunday's contest. That means, Jones would serve as the backup if he's healthy enough to play. Regardless, Jones is safe to drop with Purdy being a full-go for this weekend. Jones did a solid job as he threw for 563 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in his two starts.
--Andy WebbSource: Cam Inman
September 26, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers is 2-1 with seven touchdowns through his first three games but will face his toughest test yet against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Minnesota has surrendered the third-fewest fantasy points and just three total touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks this season. While it's fair to note that the Vikings haven't faced a proven signal-caller yet, the Steelers' offense hasn't looked particularly sharp, especially over the past two weeks. Rodgers and his pass-catchers did show signs of life last week against the Patriots, but the 41-year-old still finished with only 139 passing yards in the victory. Although this international matchup in Dublin, Ireland, should be interesting, it isn't projected to be a high-scoring affair. That said, fantasy managers should avoid starting Rodgers as anything more than a low-end QB2 in superflex formats.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
September 26, 2025
New York Jets quarterback
Justin Fields (concussion) put in his second straight full practice this week on Friday, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Fields suffered a concussion in the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills and did not suit up in last week's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 26-year-old is on his way to being cleared from the league's concussion protocol and returning to action on Monday night versus the division-rival Miami Dolphins in a good matchup. Head coach Aaron Glenn said that Fields will return to the starting role when he's cleared, even though veteran backup
Tyrod Taylor led a spirited effort in a narrow loss to Tampa in Week 3. Fields' dual-threat abilities under center give him low-end QB1 value in fantasy, and it appears that he's close to being cleared to return against Miami after a one-week absence. Check back on Saturday to see if he's fully cleared.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
September 26, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe, shoulder) was removed from the final Week 4 injury report on Friday and will start on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Purdy missed Weeks 2 and 3 with turf toe and an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but he looked good in practice this week and has been cleared to return this weekend. Meanwhile, backup
Mac Jones (knee) is questionable for the Niners after aggravating a knee injury in last week's one-point win over the Arizona Cardinals. It's great news for San Fran's offense that Purdy is back, but he could be without both receivers
Jauan Jennings (ankle, shoulder) and
Ricky Pearsall (knee) -- they are both questionable. In a banged-up offense with limited weapons -- tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) remains out -- Purdy should be considered a QB2 in fantasy in his return against a Jaguars defense that has been stingy against the pass early on.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
September 26, 2025
Coming off a successful Minnesota Vikings debut, quarterback
Carson Wentz has some low-end QB2 potential as Minnesota prepares to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4. Wentz delivered a solid blueprint in his first game, leaning on the Vikings' running game and being efficient through the air, completing 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns. The Steelers have been among the league's worst defenses against fantasy quarterbacks, ranking 25th in passing yards allowed, 31st in missed tackles, and 29th in air yards allowed. Turnovers often have been the issue for Wentz during his career, but if can replicate his most recent game, he can be an acceptable fill-in for managers in a bind this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
September 26, 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love looks to shrug off a loss to the Browns in Week 3 when the Packers head to AT&T Stadium to play the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. Love has had to bank on efficiency through the first few weeks of the season, but for all the great things about the Packers' offense that we've seen, it's not a fantasy-friendly offense. Love has not been a top 12 quarterback in fantasy in each of the season's three weeks, capping out at QB13 in his Week 2 matchup against the Commanders. Passing volume is a major concern for the Packers as well, as Green Bay sports the third-lowest raw pass rate (53 percent) in the NFL and has just one game over 30 passing attempts since Week 9 of 2024: against the Commanders in Week 2. That game was also just the fourth game of 20+ fantasy points for Love in his last 16 starts where he didn't leave the game dating back to 2023. The Packers have a prime matchup against the Cowboys, who have given up the most passing yardage in the NFL. Still, Love cannot be a trusted fantasy QB1 this week with passing volume concerns.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
September 26, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts is coming into Week 4 with the hot hand, putting up four total touchdowns and tallying his highest passing yards count (226) so far this season in his most recent performance. Hurts proved yet again that he's one of the most versatile QBs in the league, and he'll have to be at the top of his game this Sunday as he takes on the undefeated Buccaneers in Tampa Bay. The Bucs are giving up 213 yards per game through the air this season-13th-most in the NFL. In what could very well be a tight contest, Hurts could be forced to have another 30+ passing attempts this week. He's a solid QB1 as the 2025 campaign continues.
--Ricky Maloney - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
September 26, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Joe Flacco is off to a slow start in 2025, tossing just two touchdowns and four interceptions across his first three games. The veteran's leash is likely getting shorter with each lackluster showing as the Browns prepare to head on the road to face off against a hot Detroit Lions team in Week 4. Detroit does offer some hope for Flacco as their defense is allowing the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season. The Lions have been red-hot on offense this season and could jump out to an early lead, which would force the Browns to call Flacco's name often in the passing attack. That being said, his poor play thus far leaves him as a QB3 in fantasy heading into Week 4.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
September 26, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert heads into a Week 4 road game, fresh off a hard-fought 23-20 victory over the Denver Broncos, where he completed 28 of 47 passes for 300 yards, one touchdown, and his first interception. Herbert now faces the 0-3 New York Giants, who have a strong front four but a vulnerable secondary. While veteran guard Mekhi Becton (concussion) will miss the game, leaving some vulnerable spots on the offensive line's strong side, the Chargers' offense has gained balance with an improved run game, giving Herbert plenty of options to move the ball downfield. Herbert played confidently in clutch moments last week, and RotoBaller ranks him as QB5 for this week. Fantasy managers should consider Herbert a top-five QB to start with confidence moving forward.
--Don FanelliSource: RotoBaller
September 26, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield (right biceps) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's heavyweight battle with the defending-champion Eagles, according to head coach Todd Bowles. However, Bowles told reporters during his Friday press conference that Mayfield,
Chris Godwin (ankle), and Tristan Wirfs (knee) are all trending in the right direction for Week 4. While the Buccaneers have yet to release their final injury report of the week, Mayfield was seen throwing before Friday's practice, and all signs indicate that he will be available on Sunday. Mayfield's 6-to-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio through three weeks trails only two-time MVP
Lamar Jackson, and his trademark grittiness has defined the team's identity on their way to a 3-0 start. With
Mike Evans (hamstring) already ruled out for Sunday, look for Mayfield to build upon his quickly established rapport with rookie receiver
Emeka Egbuka.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Greg Auman
September 26, 2025
After bouncing back in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen is set up for success going into Sunday's home matchup versus the 0-3 New Orleans Saints. The reigning MVP will face a defense that has surrendered the seventh-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, even though the Saints haven't gone up against anyone in Allen's stratosphere. They've instead struggled against lesser signal-callers in
Kyler Murray,
Mac Jones, and
Sam Darnold. Those three combined to complete 70.8 percent of passes with seven touchdown tosses, zero interceptions, and a lofty 118.9 QB rating. While Jones and Darnold don't scare anyone with their legs, the mobile Murray scampered for 38 yards on seven rushes against New Orleans. That's good news for Allen, an elite dual threat fantasy managers can confidently count on going into Week 4.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
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