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Tanner McKee still leaning on Jalen Hurts ahead of Week 8
Tanner McKee said he talks with Jalen Hurts quite a bit and will start against the Commanders on Sunday night.
Tanner McKee said this week that he has been talking with Jalen Hurts quite a bit. McKee will make his third consecutive start when the Eagles play the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.
What happened
McKee said Hurts texted him before the Cowboys game, and they went back and forth with different ideas and different things. McKee called Hurts a great leader, great teammate and very open and willing to still help this team and help McKee be the best player and the best team they can be. According to Yahoo Sports, McKee has been with the Eagles since 2023.
Context
McKee has 2 pass TD, 1 INT and 426 pass yds in two games this season, with 24.1 PPR points. In Week 7 against the Cowboys, he had 211 pass yds, 1 pass TD and 1 INT, 11.5 PPR points. In Week 6 against the Panthers, he had 215 pass yds and 1 pass TD, 12.6 PPR points. Sleeper projects 13.4 PPR points for McKee in Week 8. The Eagles are 2-5.
Timeline
On Oct. 22, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Saquon Barkley caught a 12-yard pass from Tanner McKee in a loss to the Cowboys. On Oct. 25, Fantasy Football Desk reported that the NFL and NFLPA were reviewing Jalen Hurts’ situation. On Oct. 26, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Hurts was expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after being diagnosed with blood clots that traveled to his lungs. On Oct. 31, Yahoo Sports reported that McKee will make his third consecutive start against the Commanders.
Depth chart
McKee is QB1 on the Eagles’ depth chart. Jalen Hurts is QB2, but was expected to miss the rest of the season as of Oct. 26. Joe Milton is QB3 with no games played this season. Cole Payton is QB4 and has played one game this season.
What’s next
The Eagles play the Washington Commanders on Sunday night. McKee will start.
🏈 Fantasy impact
McKee’s role as the Eagles’ starter is secure, and he offers a low-end QB2 option in Week 8. He has been turnover-prone with one interception in two games, but the Eagles’ pass-heavy game plan gives him volume. The Commanders’ secondary has been vulnerable, making McKee a streaming option in deeper leagues; however, with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks out, his receiving corps is thin. Dallas Goedert remains a top target, but McKee’s 13.4 PPR projection is modest. Start McKee only in 2QB or superflex leagues, and consider sitting him in 1QB formats. If you need a QB this week, McKee is a low-end option; otherwise, look for a higher-floor alternative.
Quick answers
Will Tanner McKee start in Week 8?
Yes, McKee will make his third consecutive start against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, according to Yahoo Sports.