NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that the Eagles are turning to Joe Milton III as their starting quarterback for Sunday’s Week 9 matchup against the Giants. Milton replaces Tanner McKee less than a month after joining Philadelphia, bringing a rocket arm and intriguing rushing upside.
Milton flashed in his lone appearance as a rookie in 2024, throwing for 241 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score against Buffalo’s backups. If neither DeVonta Smith (hamstring) nor Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) can suit up, he’ll be relying heavily on Dallas Goedert, Makai Lemon, and Darius Cooper. Milton’s arm talent and rushing upside make him an intriguing Superflex add, though starting him in Week 9 carries some risk if his supporting cast is depleted.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Saturday that rookie ...
Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Eli Stowers is listed ...
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Dallas Goedert sustained an injury while blocking during the second quarter and has not yet returned
Eagles starting TE Dallas Goedert left the game early in the second quarter and was being examined by medical trainers for a potential knee injury and is officially questionable to return. Prior to leaving, Goedert had one catch on two targets for four yards.
Next up in the tight end pecking order is Johnny Mundt. With rookie second-round pick Eli Stowers currently on injured reserve, EJ Jenkins is the only other healthy option on the active roster. The nine-year NFL veteran Mundt is expected to handle the bulk of the snaps, Jenkins presents intriguing fantasy football upside if Dallas Goedert misses extended time. During his college career at Georgia Tech, Jenkins posted a 94th-percentile college dominator rating and a blazing 99th-percentile yards-per-reception (YPR) mark.
Second-round rookie Eli Stowers sits fourth on the Philadelphia depth chart following a soft-tissue setback and an uneventful preseason line of three receptions on five targets. Even if Dallas Goedert vacates his 75.0-percent Snap Share, veteran blockers Johnny Mundt and Grant Calcaterra project to absorb intermediate work and limit secondary route participation.
Do not invest Year 1 redraft capital in Stowers until he proves his athletic profile can earn real-game Target Share. Stowers is even leaking value in fantasy football dynasty leagues. Ouch.
The Philadelphia Eagles’ tight end hierarchy remains stable, as Johnny Mundt holds down the TE2 role powered by trusted run-blocking utility. Rookie Eli Stowers missed critical development loops during spring workouts with a leg injury, which leaves his immediate path to snaps highly obstructed.
While Eli Stowers possesses an impressive prospect profile, his 2026 projection is suppressed as long as Dallas Goedert is healthy. Stowers is the quintessential “dynasty only” player and possible late-season waiver wire target in seasonal formats.
The Philadelphia Eagles just drafted a verified athletic freak in Eli Stowers at No. 54, snagging a former quarterback with an insane 45.5-inch vertical (100th-percentile) and a position-record 11’3″ broad jump that makes him a matchup nightmare athletically. Stowers finished college with a 22.0% College Dominator Rating and a massive 25.0% Target Share (93rd-percentile) at Vanderbilt, proving he commands targets with his elite 4.51-second speed and quarterback background to help him soft spots in zone.
For dynasty purposes, it is absolute wheels up for Stowers as the heir apparent to Dallas Goedert, where his record-breaking athleticism and high-leverage role in the Eagles’ explosive offense put him in the conversation for the overall TE1 crown in rookie drafts.
This is real news. With Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar vacating the depth chart, Mark Andrews is a “buy-low” candidate primed to rebound from a career-low 422-yard season. However, Baltimore could reload with high-upside receiving threats like Kenyon Sadiq or Eli Stowers.
Fantasy managers must beware of the possibility that DeCosta “double-dips” at tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft. While Andrews currently projects to be the team’s second highest target earner, a draft-day investment in versatile weapons like Max Klare or Michael Trigg would signal that the Ravens are already looking ahead to the post-Andrews era.
