Tanner McKee Leads Eagles to NFC East Championship with First Career Touchdown Pass to A.J. Brown in 34-7 Victory

Dec 29, 2024, 08:24 PM

Tanner McKee, the Philadelphia Eagles' third-string quarterback, entered the game against the Dallas Cowboys after starter Kenny Pickett sustained a rib injury following a hit from Micah Parsons. Pickett, who had thrown a touchdown pass to A.J. Brown earlier in the game, was ruled questionable to return and ultimately did not re-enter. McKee made an immediate impact, throwing his first career touchdown pass to Brown, contributing to the Eagles' commanding lead of 34-7. In a humorous turn of events, Brown accidentally threw McKee's first touchdown ball into the stands. The ball was later retrieved with the help of security personnel, and Brown promised the fan who returned it a signed game-worn jersey. McKee's performance marked a historic moment as he became the first player in NFL Draft era history to throw multiple touchdown passes in his debut while attempting fewer than five passes. The Eagles secured an NFC East Championship with this victory.