Tanner McKee led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants with an impressive performance, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles, who have secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, rested key players including Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley in preparation for their wild-card matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Barkley's absence meant he finished the season just 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson's long-standing NFL rushing record, finishing with 2,005 yards. Despite the team’s cautious approach, there was disappointment among fans about the missed opportunity for Barkley to chase the record against the Giants.
McKee's solid outing served as a critical audition for the backup quarterback position next season, especially after Kenny Pickett's injury opened the door for him. Completing all three passes on his opening drive, McKee found Ainias Smith for an early touchdown and later connected with E.J. Jenkins to extend the lead in the fourth quarter.
