START · 2026-11-04

Joe Milton gets the nod for Eagles

• Joe Milton to start at QB vs Giants.
• He replaces Tanner McKee in Philadelphia.
• Eagles seek spark to break slump.

What happened

Desperate for offensive answers during their slump, the Eagles shook up their depth chart for week 9. Reports indicate Philadelphia is benching Tanner McKee to hand the starting quarterback job to Joe Milton for the divisional clash against the Giants.

Fantasy impact

For fantasy purposes, Philadelphia's offense is a complete minefield right now. Joe Milton starting is a massive gamble in traditional leagues; keep him on your bench and see how this new puzzle operates first.

What changes for the team

Philadelphia attempts a drastic shift in the engine of their attack, desperately trying to wake up a squad stuck in a tough skid.

What to do: Avoid starting Joe Milton and freeze any heavy reliance on Eagles offensive pieces.

Players: Joe Milton, Tanner McKee

Sources

• ESPN: «Sources: Slumping Eagles turn to Joe Milton as starting QB vs. Giants» · Read the original report

Our own write-up and analysis based on the cited report.