"PHILADELPHIA -- Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders, a source confirmed Wednesday. McKee, the 2023 sixth-round pick out of Stanford, is expected to get the nod over starter Jalen Hurts as the Eagles are prioritizing rest and avoiding injury with the hope of still winning the game."
"McKee is 33-of-48 for 356 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions in spot duty in Philadelphia. "When you see Tanner, he's really good about knowing where to go with the football, seeing the defense and being able to deliver things accurately," Sirianni said. "It's a great room where those guys feed off each other and learn from each other.""
Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles plan to rest several starters for the regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders. McKee, a 2023 sixth-round pick from Stanford, will replace Jalen Hurts as the team prioritizes rest and injury avoidance while still seeking a win. Philadelphia currently holds the No. 3 seed in the NFC and can move to No. 2 with a win and a Chicago Bears loss. Remaining No. 3 would pair the Eagles with San Francisco or Los Angeles; reaching No. 2 would set up a matchup with Green Bay. McKee has completed 33-of-48 passes for 356 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. Coach Nick Sirianni praised McKee's accuracy and decision-making and noted the quarterbacks learn from each other. The team previously rested players before its 2022 and 2024 Super Bowl runs, while a 2023 finale aimed at improving seeding coincided with A.J. Brown's knee injury.
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