The quarterback streaming landscape entering Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season has plenty of intriguing options. That's particularly true for fantasy football managers dealing with injuries, difficult matchups, or underwhelming starter production. With late-week quarterback decisions often coming down to matchup, opportunity, and recent form, there are four passers who can give fantasy managers several avenues to find useful production.
Kyler Murray, MIN (vs. MIA)
Kyler Murray's return immediately puts him back on the fantasy football radar as a potential streaming option. Murray completed 15-of-29 passes for 168 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Minnesota's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. The performance came in his first game back from the concussion protocol.
The fantasy numbers could have been better. However, Murray faced an early obstacle when Justin Jefferson was lost for the day. That forced Minnesota to adjust its passing attack. Jordan Addison becoming a particularly important target. Murray leaned heavily on Addison and connected with him on a 41-yard touchdown.
The situation could look considerably different in Week 4 if Jefferson is able to return. Having his top weapon back would potentially raise Murray's ceiling against Miami. His rushing ability also remains an important part of his fantasy profile. Even when his passing numbers are modest, his ability to create yards outside the pocket provides another avenue to fantasy production.
Tyson Bagent, CHI (vs. NYJ)
Tyson Bagent is another quarterback worth considering. Case Keenum started for Chicago last week despite Bagent clearing the concussion protocol. That situation creates some uncertainty heading into Week 4. Still, Bagent should have an opportunity to start this week. The situation remains fluid, so fantasy managers should monitor Chicago's quarterback decision before locking Bagent into their lineups.
The matchup against the New York Jets presents a challenge. Still, Bagent's potential rushing contributions could give him another path to fantasy production beyond his passing numbers. He shouldn't be treated as a universally safe streaming option. If Chicago confirms Bagent as the starter, though, then he is worth considering for managers in deeper leagues or formats with multiple starting quarterbacks.
Sam Darnold, SEA (vs. LAC)
Sam Darnold might be the most intriguing option on this list after an explosive return to action. In his first game back last week, Darnold was forced to air it out. He responded with 379 passing yards and four passing touchdowns. That was despite throwing two interceptions. The performance was enough to make him the QB2 for the week.
That production isn't simply a product of one big statistical outing. Darnold has posted strong efficiency numbers through the early portion of the season. Among 38 qualifying passers, he ranks sixth in yards per attempt, 13th in passing success rate, 26th in highly accurate throw rate, fourth in catchable target rate, and seventh in fantasy football points per dropback.
Article Continues BelowDarnold also gets a favorable matchup in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Bolts' pass defense has allowed the seventh-most yards per attempt and the fifth-highest passing success rate. That combination of recent production and opponent vulnerability makes Darnold one of the most appealing streaming options available.
Daniel Jones, IND (@ WAS)
Daniel Jones is another quarterback who could quietly provide useful fantasy football production in Week 4. Jones completed 24-of-36 passes for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Indianapolis' 19-17 win over Houston. He did enough to lead the Colts to their first win of the season. His passing yards total also represented a new season high for the 29-year-old.
Jones doesn't offer the same ceiling as some of the other quarterbacks on this list. Still, his recent passing volume gives him a path to fantasy relevance. If he can cut down on the turnovers, he could provide a useful floor for managers in deeper leagues.
Week 4 Outlook
Darnold enters Week 4 with the strongest combination of recent fantasy production and matchup appeal. Murray offers considerable upside now that he has returned from the concussion protocol. Bagent is more dependent on Chicago confirming its starting quarterback, making him a situation to monitor rather than an automatic addition. Jones, meanwhile, provides another deeper option.
For fantasy managers making a last-minute quarterback decision, the priority should be identifying opportunity first and upside second. Darnold's recent explosion, Murray's dual-threat ability, Bagent's potential starting opportunity, and Jones' improving passing production all provide different paths to fantasy relevance. With quarterback streaming often decided by the smallest details, monitoring late-week news could be just as important as the matchup itself.