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Blogging The Boys fantasy football takes on Tanner McKee
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All Blogging The Boys insights about Tanner McKee
NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Tanner McKee threw for 211 yards with one touchdown and one interception as the Eagles' backup quarterback; the source notes that asking McKee to play keep up against the Cowboys' offense proved to be a recipe for disaster, as he threw an interception to DeMarvion Overshown late in the game.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
McKee threw a short touchdown pass to Mekari Lemon for 4 yards in the third quarter, contributing to the Eagles' offensive output in the game.NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Eagles backup QB is a classic pocket passer lacking mobility; struggles under pressure (as shown vs. Panthers), has slow feet and long release creating sack/turnover risk; also struggles in tight windows (3-of-15 completions in tight coverage last week, inaccurate on 8-of-9 throws 10+ yards downfield outside the numbers). With Smith and Wicks out, McKee will face a Cowboys secondary that must tighten coverage on backup receivers.PositiveMatchupOct 26, 2026
With backup quarterback Tanner McKee taking over the controls, pushing the ball downfield will be significantly more difficult for the Eagles offense; McKee is not the type of athletic quarterback who is going to dance around, buy time, and make defenders miss in space, making him vulnerable to aggressive blitzing and forcing him into quick, uncomfortable decisions.NegativeProjectionOct 25, 2026
Tanner McKee threw for 215 yards and a touchdown in his first start against Carolina, but the Eagles produced only 35 rushing yards without Saquon Barkley; the source argues that Philadelphia should take as much responsibility away from McKee as possible and test Dallas' rushing defense weakness early rather than asking the backup quarterback to throw the ball 40-plus times again.NegativeProjectionOct 25, 2026
McKee is a pocket passer capable of getting the ball out quick and making nice throws, but he has athletic limitations and consistency issues. He's looked worse in 2026 than ever before. He probably needs a strong support system to succeed, which isn't available given the Eagles' offensive injuries. The Eagles limited his reps and destroyed his confidence during the offseason, compounding his struggles.NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026
McKee is now the Eagles' starter after Hurts' injury. He was originally a Day 3 pick in 2023 and showed promise in limited opportunities, making him Hurts' primary backup in 2025. However, he underperformed in Week 18 when starters rested, leading the Eagles to trade for Andy Dalton to compete for the QB2 job. Dalton won the competition and started Week 1, relegating McKee to emergency third-string. After Dalton threw an interception on his only pass attempt in Week 3, McKee reclaimed the backup role and is now starting.PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026
McGee makes his second start of the season after Jalen Hurts was placed on IR with blood clots. The source positions McGee to exploit Dallas' struggling secondary, noting that with Saquon Barkley expected to return, the Cowboys' defensive game plan will focus on containing him, putting the game in McGee's hands as the next QB to victimize Dallas' weak secondary.NegativeProjectionOct 24, 2026
Tanner McKee threw 45 times for a 77.5 passer rating last week, indicating the Eagles offense is forcing him into high-volume passing situations. The source describes McKee as a stationary target without a good offensive line, and notes the Eagles will want to avoid having him throw over 40 times again if possible. This suggests limited upside and difficult circumstances for the backup QB.NegativeProjectionOct 22, 2026
McKee threw for 215 yards and one touchdown against Carolina with a poor 56% completion rate; Philadelphia scored only 14 points, managed 17 first downs, and punted eight times in that game, indicating significant offensive struggles with McKee as the starter.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
McKee is the Eagles backup QB starting in place of the injured Jalen Hurts; the source frames this as a matchup advantage for the Cowboys, noting 'They may not have to do any of these things to beat Tanner McKee,' and drawing a historical parallel to a 2022 Dak Prescott vs. Eagles backup Gardner Minshew game where the Cowboys won but the Eagles went on to the Super Bowl while the Cowboys lost in the Divisional round, suggesting a backup QB matchup should be winnable but carries risk if the Cowboys don't execute.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Stepping into the starting role for the Eagles after Hurts' season-ending injury; completed 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown without an interception in his first start against Carolina (Week 6), a 25-14 loss where the Eagles managed only 222 net yards and struggled to generate consistent momentum. The source notes McKee has shown flashes in limited NFL opportunities and deserves time to settle, but the Eagles will likely need to simplify the offense, protect him better, and create more manageable down-and-distance situations given he is a different type of quarterback than Hurts.