Joe Milton III moves up to QB1 on the Eagles depth chart

Fantasy football: Milton gets his first Eagles start Sunday against the Giants after Tanner McKee was benched. He is a desperate QB2 option in 2-QB and…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 5, 2026 · Updated November 6, 2026

Joe Milton moved up to QB1 on the Eagles depth chart on Nov 5. He was QB2 before the change and now takes over as the starter for Sunday's game against the Giants after Tanner McKee struggled in three consecutive losses. Milton signed off the Cowboys practice squad on Oct 16.

The promotion gives Milton his first start for Philadelphia, but his limited starting experience makes him a risky option. He is worth considering only as a desperate QB2 in 2-QB and superflex leagues this week. The matchup is favourable, as the Giants have allowed 20.4 half-PPR points a game to quarterbacks, the 7th most of 32, but Milton's lack of track record keeps his ceiling low.

Fantasy impact

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Joe Milton

Milton was QB2 before the change on Nov 5 and is now QB1. He has limited starting experience after signing off the Cowboys practice squad on Oct 16, which makes him difficult to trust despite the promotion. Our models project just 2.5 half-PPR points a game he plays, ranking 67th at the position. His Roundup Score of 4 out of 99 ranks 44th of 45 quarterbacks, with poor opportunity (1 out of 99, 36th of 45 quarterbacks) and passing (1 out of 99, 35th of 45 quarterbacks) subscores reflecting his minimal body of work.

The matchup is easier than most, as the Giants have allowed 20.4 half-PPR points a game to quarterbacks, the 7th most of 32. That gives Milton a chance to produce in his first start, but his inexperience and the lack of data on his work with Philadelphia keep his floor dangerously low. He is a desperation option in 2-QB and superflex formats this week. Single-quarterback managers should ignore him entirely.

What to do

• Add Joe Milton only in deeper 2-QB or superflex leagues where you need a desperation starter this week.

• Stream Milton at your own risk against the Giants if you have no other quarterback options for week 9.

• Avoid Milton in single-quarterback leagues, where his limited experience and projection make him impossible to trust.