Blog · Week 9 · November 5, 2026
Should you pick up Joe Milton in Week 9?
No, Joe Milton is not worth adding in Week 9. Despite becoming the starter, he has zero fantasy production and a very low ceiling.
Joe Milton takes over in Philadelphia
Joe Milton, a 26-year-old QB with 2 years of experience, has been named the starter for the Eagles in Week 9, replacing Tanner McKee. Philadelphia is desperate to end their losing streak and hopes Milton can spark the offense. While the upcoming MATCHUP FÁCIL against the Giants—a defense allowing 20.4 pts per game to QBs—looks inviting, Milton enters with zero experience this season. He has played no games and scored 0 pts in 2026, making his real-world impact a total mystery. The fantasy community has added him in 491472 leagues, but this appears to be a reactionary move to a simple change at the quarterback position.
Fantasy Expertos Week 9 analysis
Looking at the Fantasy Expertos model, the outlook for Joe Milton is bleak for fantasy managers. We rank him as the QB46 this week, with a projection of just 3 pts across PPR, Half, and STD formats. Although the MATCHUP FÁCIL against the Giants' defense, ranked 7th in points allowed to QBs, might suggest potential, the data points elsewhere. Milton lacks the track record to support a solid performance under pressure. Relying on a player with zero activity in the 2026 season is an unnecessary risk that could compromise your weekly lineup during a critical stretch of the fantasy season. Stick to players with established roles and proven consistency.
Eagles offensive outlook
The quarterback change in Philadelphia is an attempt to jumpstart a struggling offense. However, in fantasy football, efficiency is king, and Milton has shown nothing to suggest he is a viable solution. With an average of 0 pts on the year, there is no statistical basis to justify adding him to your roster. As the team tries to break their losing streak, they will likely rely on conservative play-calling that limits the fantasy ceiling of their QB. Staying away from this situation is the smartest decision to protect your roster and ensure you are starting players with a guaranteed workload and a higher floor.
Fantasy advice
WAIT · Do not add Joe Milton. With a projection of only 3 pts in PPR, Half, and STD formats, he is irrelevant for your roster. Even in deep leagues or 2-QB formats, there are better options with a higher floor and ceiling than a player with zero 2026 activity. Do not waste your waiver wire priority or a bench spot on a QB46. Let someone else in your league take the unnecessary risk; your priority should remain on players with guaranteed volume and a history of production throughout the current season.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
Is Joe Milton a good replacement for my starting QB?
No, our model ranks him as the QB46, making him an unviable option for your fantasy team.
Does the MATCHUP FÁCIL against the Giants help Milton?
While the Giants allow 20.4 pts to QBs, Milton has no proven track record to capitalize on this.
Should I use my waiver wire on Joe Milton?
Definitely not, he is a low-value add with no projected fantasy production.