Blogging The Boys on Joe Milton
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The steps Milton has taken in a matter of a year have been massive. His play on Saturday was a completely different quarterback than we've seen previously during his time in Dallas... he's now gone 21/28 passing (75% completion rate) for 286 yards, three touchdowns, and no picks. That's a 142.8 passer rating.
STACKED’s take
Milton's preseason shows night-and-day improvement; 75% completion, 3 TDs in two games.
Milton has made massive developmental strides in his second year with Dallas, transforming from a high-variance backup into a composed, accurate passer. In preseason action across two games, he completed 21 of 28 passes (75% completion rate) for 286 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions with a 142.8 passer rating, plus 1 rushing touchdown. His improvement centers on pocket poise, steady footwork, clean decision-making, and notably his ability to stay calm and re-calculate when the pocket collapses rather than panicking. JJ Zachariason notes the contrast is "night and day different" from his 2025 performance, when he showed erratic accuracy and poor decision-making in garbage time. Milton's confidence and playbook familiarity are now on full display, positioning him as a legitimate quality backup option if Dak Prescott misses time.
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