Cole Payton headshot
QB Philadelphia Eagles #18

Cole Payton Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026

Age
24
Height / weight
6'2", 232 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
-
Pos rank
-
Rostered
-

Week 8 at Commanders, Sun Nov 1, 8:20 PM ET 2nd vs. QBs, favorable

Should I start Payton in Week 8? ROS Value in Fantasy

Cole Payton's 2026 Season, Week by Week

The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.

  1. Week 4, vs LAR
    ,
    Did not play (inactive)
    ,
    Loss
  2. Week 5, at JAX
    ,
    Did not play (inactive)
    ,
    Loss
  3. Week 6, vs CAR
    ,
    Did not play (inactive)
    ,
    Loss
  4. Up next.
    Week 8, at WAS
    ,
    2nd vs QB
    ,
    Favorable
  5. Week 9, vs NYG
    ,
    7th vs QB
    ,
    Favorable
  6. Week 10
    ,
    Bye
    ,
    No game
  7. Week 11, vs PIT
    ,
    29th vs QB
    ,
    Tough

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 8. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Injury status

Active, no designation

More on Cole Payton and the Eagles

Cole Payton Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start Cole Payton in Week 8?

Cole Payton plays Week 8 at the Commanders. The Commanders rank 2nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Payton.

What are Cole Payton's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

Cole Payton's next three games are Week 8 at the Commanders (2nd in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable), Week 9 vs. the Giants (7th in PPR points allowed to QBs, favorable) and Week 11 vs. the Steelers (29th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft stretchThe Commanders in Week 8 and the Giants in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for QBs.Wk 8 WAS, 2ndWk 9 NYG, 7thWk 11 PIT, 29thWk 12 DAL, 5th

Risk

  • RoleHe's QB3 on the depth chart.
  • A tough matchupThe Steelers in Week 11 (29th) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
Weighing Payton against another quarterback on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

Cole Payton Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is Cole Payton's projected role going forward?

Cole Payton is QB3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.

What is Cole Payton's fantasy football upside?

Cole Payton's upside: the Commanders in Week 8 and the Giants in Week 9 are top-10 matchups for QBs.

What could hurt Cole Payton's fantasy value?

Cole Payton's risks: the Steelers in Week 11 is a tough matchup.

How difficult is Cole Payton'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.

Latest Cole Payton News & Updates

Season Timeline

  1. Week 6Oct 18L 14–25 vs CAR

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  2. Week 5Oct 11L 17–19 @ JAX

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  3. Week 4Oct 4L 20–24 vs LAR

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  4. Week 3Sep 28L 7–27 @ CHI

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  5. Week 2Sep 20W 24–20 @ TEN

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  6. Week 1Sep 13W 24–22 vs WAS

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

Around the Eagles

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Eagles Teammates News

Updates on the players who catch Payton's passes.

Cole Payton Bio

Cole Payton is a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he wears No. 18. Born October 26, 2002, he attended Westside and played college football at North Dakota State.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Payton in round 5, pick 178, of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Career Timeline

PHI2026–now Philadelphia Eagles
0games played

What happened at each stop

  1. Philadelphia Eagles Current team2026–present

    Selected in round 5, pick 178, of the 2026 NFL Draft. Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. College: North Dakota State

His history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Trades and Team Changes

  1. DraftedSelected by the Philadelphia Eagles in round 5, pick 178.

About Cole Payton: Bio FAQ

How old is Cole Payton?

Cole Payton is 24 years old. He was born on October 26, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.

How tall is Cole Payton?

Cole Payton is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 232 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

How much does Cole Payton weigh?

Cole Payton weighs 232 pounds, his listed weight on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. He is listed at 6'2".

What number does Cole Payton wear?

Cole Payton wears number 18 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He plays quarterback.

What position does Cole Payton play?

Cole Payton plays quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 18. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.

What team does Cole Payton play for?

Cole Payton plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a quarterback.

Where did Cole Payton go to college?

Cole Payton played college football at North Dakota State, after attending Westside (NE).

Where is Cole Payton from?

Cole Payton went to high school in Nebraska, at Westside, before playing college football at North Dakota State.

When is Cole Payton's birthday?

Cole Payton's birthday is October 26. He was born on October 26, 2002 and is 24 years old.

How long has Cole Payton been in the NFL?

Cole Payton is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.