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QBPHI40 insightsLatest Oct 31, 2026
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NegativeProjectionOct 31, 2026Hogs Haven
McKee has averaged 5.3 yards per attempt with two touchdown passes and one interception in his two starts this season. PFF grades him at 65.9, and Philadelphia's passing game ranks 29th in overall EPA and 31st in dropback success rate. Against blitzes specifically, McKee has completed only 11 of 22 passes for 105 yards in his past two games, making him vulnerable to Washington's aggressive blitz scheme. The Eagles' offensive struggles are compounded by Lane Johnson's unexpected retirement and significant injury losses.
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NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Tanner McKee, a 3rd-year NFL player, is now the Eagles' starting QB after Jalen Hurts' season-ending injury. McKee is a more traditional pocket passer than the athletic Hurts. Although McKee has played well in limited action prior to this year, the Eagles traded for Andy Dalton this past offseason and made him the immediate backup to Hurts, raising questions about McKee's confidence after Dalton's poor play in Week 3 led to his demotion.
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NegativeProjectionOct 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
In two starts, McKee has completed just one pass of 20+ yards (a 21-yarder to Makai Lemon). His 5.3 yards per attempt ranks 37th of 38 qualifying quarterbacks, ahead of only undrafted Buccaneers rookie Jalon Daniels (5.1). His 8.7 yards per completion is also 37th, ahead only of Daniels (8.4). Both metrics are the lowest by an Eagles QB since Koy Detmer in 2005 (4.3 and 7.4). The source notes McKee hasn't been awful but the Eagles need more firepower from him; without DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, it's up to McKee to recognize open receivers downfield and the coaching staff to find ways to drive the ball.
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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball
Backup QB starting for Eagles; community consensus he is inaccurate and limits all pass catchers. Multiple comments note poor throw quality, limited time due to weak OL, and tendency to lock onto Lemon for quick throws rather than working through progressions to Goedert. One Eagles fan states McKee "doesn't exactly have eyes for Goedert" despite TE being first read; another calls him "atrocious." Contrasts sharply with Jalen Hurts' downfield passing ability.
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NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
McKee will face a Commanders defense that disguises coverage effectively but struggles with four-man pass rush consistency. The source emphasizes McKee must distinguish initial defensive pictures from actual coverage post-snap, particularly against Tampa 2 disguises where defenders like Frankie Luvu have enormous ground to cover. McKee needs quick options and immediate throwing windows when Washington blitzes (expected 50%+ rate), and must know Sonny Styles' positioning before releasing over the middle, as Styles can close windows that initially appear open.
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NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
McKee faces a Commanders defense that disguises coverage post-snap and blitzes on 47.4% of dropbacks (second-highest in league). He must distinguish the initial picture from the coverage they actually play, particularly against Tampa 2 disguises where cornerbacks suggest man coverage before rotating to zone. The source emphasizes McKee will need to read post-snap movement and attack space before defenders can get there; protection alone is insufficient—he needs quick options and immediate throwing windows when the defense brings more than the protection can handle.
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NegativeRoleOct 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
McKee is targeting Goedert, who has 17 receptions over the last three games. McKee seemed more confident and aggressive in recent play, with coaches providing a better gameplan that gave him a better chance of success. However, the source's biggest frustration with McKee on Monday night was decision-making and accuracy; he had good opportunities available but went elsewhere, and missed some open receivers. McKee must improve his footwork and mechanics to enhance accuracy and be smarter about situational football. The source believes McKee will improve with more experience but that "the ship has sailed" on him developing into a future starter.
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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles
McKee has been QB21 and QB22 in fantasy points per game over the last two games. Among 40 qualifying passers, he ranks 39th in yards per attempt, passing success rate, and catchable target rate—bottom of the barrel. Despite a promising matchup against Dallas last week, McKee couldn't take advantage of the struggling secondary. Washington has allowed the sixth-highest passing touchdown rate, tenth-highest passing success rate, and sixth-highest passer rating over their last five games. The source has zero faith McKee will do much against Washington this week.
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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
McKee's performance was mixed: while he 'generally operated the offense and knew where to go with the ball,' his accuracy and arm strength were concerning. The source noted 'His accuracy and the zip on his throws concerned me more than his overall decision-making' and 'he did not seem to be throwing it particularly well...he's lost some zip on his passes.' McKee also made poor matchup decisions, including the back-shoulder fade to Brown against Porter Jr., and lacked downfield aggression, with only 2 attempts beyond 20 yards (both incomplete). The source criticized his decision-making on a late-game play: 'This is a hell of a play by DeMarvion Overshown, but it is also a poor decision from McKee...He needs to move on rather than throw it anyway.' By game's end, 'the offense became too passive as the game went on.'
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NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
On the opening play-action, McKee completed a pass against pressure despite the Eagles blowing protection and allowing a free rusher. The downfield route combination did not work, but Barkley was left uncovered in the flat, allowing McKee to find the available option. The source respects the play-call but notes this is not evidence that the offense's protection issues have disappeared; the completion came more from Cowboys' coverage breakdown than offensive execution.
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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
McKee took snaps in the Eagles' game against Dallas and showed competence in finding available receivers when protection broke down. On the opening play, the Eagles ran under-center play-action despite blowing protection and allowing a free rusher; McKee found Barkley uncovered in the flat for a completion. The source respects the play-calling but notes the completion came more from Cowboys defensive mistakes than offensive design working as intended.
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