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Coverage dated October 18, 2026

Tanner McKee says Eagles ‘need me to be better’ after his first start filling in for Jalen Hurts

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McKee completed 26 of his 45 pass attempts for 215 yards and a touchdown against Carolina, but the offense isn’t operating well enough to win football games.

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    Tanner McKee-DeVonta Smith connection sizzles as Jalen Hurts sits and hopes he keeps his job (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    McKee hit Smith for a 19-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, which was a rare bright spot in an otherwise moribund loss. It was a play that creates intrigue about the future of the franchise.

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    Tanner McKee struggles in place of injured Jalen Hurts and Eagles have first 4-game skid since 2020 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Tanner McKee failed to rally the Philadelphia Eagles in his first start since quarterback Jalen Hurts was sidelined by a blood clot

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    Tanner McKee says Eagles ‘need me to be better’ after his first start filling in for Jalen Hurts (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    McKee completed 26 of his 45 pass attempts for 215 yards and a touchdown against Carolina, but the offense isn’t operating well enough to win football games.

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