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As Week 4 of the NFL season rapidly approaches, fantasy football managers face critical decisions. This week, one of the most intriguing head-to-head matchups for your lineup revolves around two dynamic young quarterbacks: Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts and Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers. Ethen Hutton dives into the stats and scenarios to help you make the right call.
Sunday promises two captivating contests. Daniel Jones leads the undefeated Indianapolis Colts on the road against the Los Angeles Rams, while Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers host the Dallas Cowboys in a marquee Sunday Night Football showdown. Jones aims to extend the Colts’ impressive start to four consecutive wins, fresh off a season-high 41-point offensive explosion against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3. Conversely, Love and the Packers’ offense are looking to rebound from a disappointing 10-point performance and their first loss of the season to the Cleveland Browns.
The Case For Jordan Love: A Rebound Performance on the Horizon?
Green Bay’s offense was a revelation in the initial two weeks of the season, scoring 27 points in each game. Crucially, Love demonstrated exceptional ball security, entering Week 3 with 480 passing yards and four touchdowns without a single turnover. This was a hugely encouraging sign for his fantasy owners. In Week 4, a favorable matchup against a Cowboys defense that has shown vulnerabilities could be exactly what Love needs to return to form. Expect Green Bay’s passing attack to thrive, generating significant chunk plays through the air and delivering a much-anticipated rebound performance from Love on Sunday night.
The Case Against Jordan Love: Week 3 Woes
Love’s Week 3 outing against a formidable Browns defense was a stark contrast to his earlier performances. He managed a season-low 183 passing yards and, more concerningly, committed his first turnover of the season with a crucial fourth-quarter interception. This turnover proved costly, as Cleveland capitalized with a game-tying touchdown drive, ultimately leading to a game-winning field goal. Love’s propensity for turnovers remains his biggest area of concern, and the Week 3 collapse offered little reassurance to fantasy managers.
The Case For Daniel Jones: An Unstoppable Start
Daniel Jones has been nothing short of sensational this season, establishing himself as one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks. Heading into Week 4, the Colts’ signal-caller ranks as the league’s third-leading passer and holds a unique distinction: he is the only quarterback in the NFL with over 800 passing yards and an undefeated record, all without a single turnover. Indianapolis’s passing game has operated with remarkable efficiency, and Jones’s dual-threat ability—including three rushing touchdowns in as many games—has elevated him to QB4 in fantasy rankings. His exceptional play through Week 3 has ignited immense optimism among fantasy owners.
The Case Against Daniel Jones: A Formidable Rams Defense
While Jones’s start has been stellar, the Los Angeles Rams’ defense presents a significant challenge. Through three games, the Rams have largely stifled opposing quarterbacks, allowing more than 6.0 fantasy points to a signal-caller only once (Jalen Hurts in a comeback victory). This defensive dominance against other quarterbacks could raise questions about the sustainability of Jones’s elite production. A matchup against Los Angeles’s highly touted defensive front could disrupt the veteran quarterback’s impressive streak of play.
The Final Verdict: Who to Start in Week 4?
Considering the defensive matchups, I’m leaning towards starting Jordan Love over Daniel Jones this week. While I have immense confidence in the Colts’ continued success with Jones at the helm, the Rams will undoubtedly present their toughest test of the season. On the other hand, Love should encounter far less resistance against a Cowboys defense that has struggled against the pass. Expect Green Bay’s passing attack to have a significant day against Dallas on Sunday Night Football, making Love the preferred play for Week 4.
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Published: Sep 25, 2025 | Modified: Sep 26, 2025
ETHEN HUTTON
Ethen Hutton is a MLB, WNBA, College, and Fantasy contributor at On SI. Previously, he’s covered the NBA, WNBA and NFL for Sportskeeda. Hutton is also a passionate fantasy football player and an immense music lover.
