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Hogs Haven fantasy football takes on Tanner McKee
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All Hogs Haven insights about Tanner McKee
NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026
McKee, a 3rd-year NFL player, takes over as starting QB for the injured Hurts. McKee is a traditional pocket passer, contrasting with Hurts' athletic style. Although McKee has played well in limited action prior to 2026, the Eagles' offseason trade for Andy Dalton as the immediate backup to Hurts may have affected McKee's confidence heading into this starting opportunity.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Vic Tafur highlighted McKee as having a big game in the Eagles' Week 8 matchup against the Commanders, suggesting he will be a key factor in Philadelphia's offensive game plan.NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026
Backup quarterback Tanner McKee has struggled behind a reshuffled Eagles offensive line following the trade of Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and retirement of Lane Johnson. In two starts, McKee has thrown for 426 passing yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT with a QBR of 35.4, indicating limited fantasy upside despite facing a vulnerable Commanders defense.NegativeProjectionOct 25, 2026
Eagles starting QB in Week 7 matchup vs. Commanders; completed 26-of-45 passes for 215 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT in Philadelphia's 25-14 loss to Carolina in his first start of the season. Commanders will get a second look at McKee when Eagles play Dallas on Monday to evaluate adjustments Philadelphia makes after his debut and how he responds to defensive pressure.NegativeBustOct 19, 2026
The Eagles may be expecting Tanner McKee to be the next coming of Nick Foles or Tom Brady, but the source argues McKee is no Nick Foles. This unfavorable comparison comes as the Eagles have lost four straight games and are 2-4, with the fanbase aware of what a true franchise quarterback looks like after Foles won a Super Bowl.NegativeRoleOct 18, 2026
Tanner McKee will start as Eagles quarterback in place of injured Jalen Hurts, marking his first-ever extended NFL action. Cole Payton will likely serve as backup for Week 6, with Joe Milton III joining the team Friday as a potential future option.NegativeRoleOct 17, 2026
Tanner McKee will move forward as the Eagles' starting quarterback with rookie Cole Payton as backup, following Jalen Hurts' blood clot injury. The Eagles also signed Joe Milton off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad for additional depth, signaling they don't expect Hurts to return soon and need at least an emergency QB3 or backup competition.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
McKee was sharp and decisive in the Eagles' preseason game against New England, going 16-for-22 for 173 yards with two touchdown passes, no interceptions, and a 125.8 passer rating. He played primarily with the third-string offense. The source argues McKee needs to be the Eagles' No. 2 QB over Andy Dalton, who has struggled significantly in preseason action.NegativeProjectionAug 16, 2026
McKee was not much better than Dalton in the preseason game, finishing 6/10 for 35 yards and a 66.7 passer rating, reflecting no real separation between the two in the QB2 battle.