Joe Milton Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 236 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 3.1
- Pos rank
- QB54
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 9th vs. QBs, favorable
Joe Milton Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
QB55 · Poor
Scoring rate
3.1 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Att/G | 6.0 | 6.0 | 0% |
| Rush Att/G | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0% |
Joe Milton's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at NYG,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,vs WAS,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,vs BAL,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at HOU,FavorableTexans vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 8,vs TB,ToughBuccaneers vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at GB,NeutralPackers vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 26,at PHI,FavorableEagles vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Joe Milton?
The arm talent shows up in the data, but the sample is microscopic. Across four Dallas appearances in 2025, Milton threw for 183 yards on 24 attempts with a 62.5% completion rate, one touchdown against two picks, and a -0.05 EPA per play paired with a 44.8% success rate. His 26.1% bad-throw rate flagged the rough edges, though a 1.6 CPOE and five carries for 50 rushing yards hinted at a higher ceiling. The 2024 New England tape was the dream: 22-of-29 for 241 yards, a 92.6% on-target rate, 17.1 CPOE, and 19.2 fantasy points in one start.
That upside collides with reality in Dallas. Milton is locked in a QB2 fight with Sam Howell behind a healthy Dak Prescott, leaving no clear path to snaps. With an overall ADP near 383 and QB54 positioning, he's a pure deep-dynasty stash, not a 2026 fantasy asset.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DAL | 4 | 183 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 12.3 | 3.1 | QB55 |
| 2024 | NE | 1 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 19.2 | 19.2 | QB50 |
| Career | 5 | 424 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 31.6 | 6.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That upside collides with reality in Dallas. Milton is locked in a QB2 fight with Sam Howell behind a healthy Dak Prescott, leaving no clear path to snaps. With an overall ADP near 383 and QB54 positioning, he's a pure deep-dynasty stash, not a 2026 fantasy asset. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 13 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2025right elbowPlayed through
- 2025right wristPlayed through
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Joe Milton Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Joe Milton in Week 4?
Joe Milton plays Week 4 at the Texans. The Texans rank 9th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Milton.
Is Joe Milton worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Joe Milton is a bench stash in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues.
What are Joe Milton's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Joe Milton's next three games are Week 4 at the Texans (9th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Buccaneers (23rd in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough) and Week 6 at the Packers (22nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Joe Milton 2025 Stats
2025 final · Dallas CowboysTouchdowns accounted for 32% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leaned on volume more than scoring.
Passing
- Yards
- 183
- Comp %
- 62.5%
- TD
- 1
- INT
- 2
15/24 Comp/Att7.6 Y/A65.1 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 50
- TD
- 0
5 Att10.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 12.3
- Pos rank
- QB57
6.3 Best Week 8 DEN−0.9 Worst Week 16 LAC
Advanced Passing Stats
| Stat | 2025 3 games | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| EPA per play | +0.04 | — |
| Success rate | 66.6% | — |
| Completion rate | 72.7% | — |
| Yards per attempt | 10.0 | — |
| TD rate | 9.1% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Pass attempts per game | 3.7 | — |
| Style | ||
| Air yards per attempt | 11.2 | — |
| Deep-attempt rate | 9.1% | — |
| Context | ||
| Completion % over expected | +10.2 | — |
| Pressure rate | 0.7% | — |
Percentiles: 2025 (3 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 6.0 pass attempts and 1.3 carries a game in 2025; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
3.1
Fantasy PPG
QB55
Fantasy finish
46
Pass yds/g
0.3
Pass TD/g
Joe Milton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 183 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 12.3 | 3.1 | QB55 |
| 2024 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 19.2 | 19.2 | QB50 |
| Career | 5 | 37 | 53 | 424 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 31.6 | 6.3 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
6.3
Career PPG
5 games over 2 seasons
14%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
7.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Milton has averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game over 5 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish. The average hides two careers: 19.2 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 3.1 in the one without it.
In 2025 he averaged 3.1 per game, down 16.2 from 2024. Volume is the driver: 6.0 pass attempts a game against 29.0. His most-targeted receivers in 2025 were George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Milton's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 241Pass yards2024
- 1Pass TD2025
- 19.2Fantasy pts2024 · QB55
- 424Career pass yds2024–2025
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Joe Milton Stats FAQ
What were Joe Milton's stats last season?
In 2025, Joe Milton completed 15 of 24 passes for 183 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions, adding 50 rushing yards in 4 games. That was 12.3 PPR points (3.1 per game), a QB55 finish.
What are Joe Milton's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 5 games, Joe Milton has 424 passing yards, 2 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions, plus 66 rushing yards, for 31.6 PPR fantasy points (6.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Joe Milton have in his career?
Joe Milton has thrown 2 touchdown passes and run for 1 touchdown in his NFL career, 3 in all, over 5 games.
How many career passing yards does Joe Milton have?
Joe Milton has 424 career passing yards over 2 seasons, on 37 completions in 53 attempts.
Joe Milton Game Log 2025
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
3.1
Pass yds/g
46
Pass TD/g
0.3
Cmp %
62.5%
Rush yds/g
13
Across 4 games in 2025, Joe Milton has averaged 46 passing yards, 0.3 passing touchdowns and 3.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Joe Milton has finished as a top-12 QB in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 8 against DEN (6.3 points); the lowest was Week 16 against LAC (-0.9).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 3 | CHI4th | L 14-31 | 0.6 | 3/5 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB35 |
Week 3 · CHI · L 14-31 · 0.6 pts
How the 0.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 8 | DEN27th | L 24-44 | 6.3 | 3/4 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB24 |
Week 8 · DEN · L 24-44 · 6.3 pts
How the 6.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 10 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 11 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 12 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 13 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 15 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 16 | LAC29th | L 17-34 | -0.9 | 2/2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | QB43 |
Week 16 · LAC · L 17-34 · -0.9 pts
How the -0.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 18 | NYG16th | L 17-34 | 6.2 | 7/13 | 73 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 0 | QB27 |
Week 18 · NYG · L 17-34 · 6.2 pts
How the 6.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One QB2 week and three busts. For a quarterback ranked QB54 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between QB24 and QB43.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by the Giants
7/13, 73 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT. 4 carries, 43 yds.
A 13-attempt game while chasing points that never found the end zone. 10 of those throws went to Ryan Flournoy (7 targets) and Brevyn Spann-Ford (3). Just 5.6 yards per attempt.
Shut down by the Chargers
2/2, 11 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 7 yds. 1 fumble lost.
16 of his 2 throws went to George Pickens (9 targets) and CeeDee Lamb (7). Just 5.5 yards per attempt. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Denver
3/4, 58 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT.
19 of his 4 throws went to CeeDee Lamb (10 targets) and George Pickens (9), and his TD pass went to Jalen Tolbert. At 14.5 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
3/5, 41 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT.
23 of his 5 throws went to Jake Ferguson (14 targets) and George Pickens (9). One interception in a game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (3.1)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles
Joe Milton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 183 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 12.3 | 3.1 | QB55 |
| 2024 | 1 | 22 | 29 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 19.2 | 19.2 | QB50 |
| Career | 5 | 37 | 53 | 424 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 31.6 | 6.3 | — |
Joe Milton Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth QB for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB57 last season at 3.1 points per game.
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
The arm talent shows up in the data, but the sample is microscopic. Across four Dallas appearances in 2025, Milton threw for 183 yards on 24 attempts with a 62.5% completion rate, one touchdown against two picks, and a -0.05 EPA per play paired with a 44.8% success rate. His 26.1% bad-throw rate flagged the rough edges, though a 1.6 CPOE and five carries for 50 rushing yards hinted at a higher ceiling. The 2024 New England tape was the dream: 22-of-29 for 241 yards, a 92.6% on-target rate, 17.1 CPOE, and 19.2 fantasy points in one start.
That upside collides with reality in Dallas. Milton is locked in a QB2 fight with Sam Howell behind a healthy Dak Prescott, leaving no clear path to snaps. With an overall ADP near 383 and QB54 positioning, he's a pure deep-dynasty stash, not a 2026 fantasy asset.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Rushing
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Success rate
- 44.8%
- CPOE
- +1.6
- Sacks taken
- 0
- Pressure rate
- 19.2%
- Bad-throw rate
- 26.1%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 16.7%
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Texans in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 4 HOU, 9thWk 5 TB, 23rdWk 6 GB, 22ndWk 7 PHI, 7th
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Buccaneers in Week 5 (23rd) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
- Pressure and sacks0 sacks and a 19.2% pressure rate in 2025.
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Joe Milton Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Joe Milton's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Joe Milton projects as a depth QB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Joe Milton's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Joe Milton is the QB57 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth QB territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Joe Milton's fantasy football upside?
Joe Milton's upside: the Texans in Week 4 and the Eagles in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for QBs.
What could hurt Joe Milton's fantasy value?
Joe Milton's risks: the Buccaneers in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Joe Milton's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Joe Milton Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriMilton hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in two seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow / arm | 1 | 0 |
| Hand / thumb | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Elbow in 2025, played through
- 0 games in 2 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Joe Milton Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Elbow · Right Played through
Milton injured his right elbow after being hit by two defenders in the preseason opener against the Rams, which was later described as a bruise.
- 2025
Hand · Right Played through
During a joint practice, Milton hit his throwing hand on a defender's helmet and was held out for the remainder of the session as a precaution.
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Joe Milton Injury FAQ
Is Joe Milton injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Joe Milton is active with no injury designation. He has missed 13 games this season.
Is Joe Milton playing this week?
Joe Milton has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Texans on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Joe Milton missed any games this season?
Yes. Joe Milton has missed 13 games in 2026 and played in 0.
What is Joe Milton's injury history?
Joe Milton has 2 logged NFL injuries, none of which has cost him a regular-season game. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Joe Milton's most recent injury?
Joe Milton's most recent logged injury was a right elbow injury in the 2025 preseason. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Joe Milton have any recurring injuries?
No. Joe Milton's two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Joe Milton News & Updates
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 31–34 vs BAL
Game recap coming soon
Week 2Sep 20W 37–20 vs WAS
Game recap coming soon
Week 1Sep 13L 20–28 @ NYG
Game recap coming soon
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Cowboys
Team reporting from dallascowboys.com, Dynasty Command.
Joe Milton Bio
Joe Milton is a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 10. Born March 6, 2000, in Pahokee, FL, he attended Olympia and played college football at Michigan and then Tennessee.
The New England Patriots selected Milton in round 6, pick 193, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on April 3, 2025. Since then, Milton joined the Dallas Cowboys in 2025.
In 5 regular-season games since 2024, he has thrown for 424 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Dallas Cowboys Current team2025–present
Acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots on April 3, 2025. He was a backup, appearing in 4 games without a start.
New England Patriots2024
Selected in round 6, pick 193, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 1 start in 1 game.
College: Michigan, Tennessee
Transactions
- WaivedWaived by the Dallas Cowboys.
- TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2025 fifth-round pick.
- SignedSigned with the New England Patriots.
- DraftedSelected by the New England Patriots in round 6, pick 193.
About Joe Milton: Bio FAQ
How old is Joe Milton?
Joe Milton is 26 years old. He was born on March 6, 2000. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Joe Milton?
Joe Milton is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 236 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does Joe Milton weigh?
Joe Milton weighs 236 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Joe Milton wear?
Joe Milton wears number 10 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays quarterback.
What position does Joe Milton play?
Joe Milton plays quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Joe Milton play for?
Joe Milton plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a quarterback. He has been with the Cowboys since 2025.
Where did Joe Milton go to college?
Joe Milton played college football at Tennessee, after attending Olympia (FL).
Where is Joe Milton from?
Joe Milton went to high school in Florida, at Olympia, before playing college football at Tennessee.
When is Joe Milton's birthday?
Joe Milton's birthday is March 6. He was born on March 6, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Joe Milton been in the NFL?
2026 is Joe Milton's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.
What teams has Joe Milton played for?
Joe Milton has played for the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did Joe Milton enter the NFL?
Joe Milton entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.