the Philadelphia Eagles Tanner McKee is needed for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys as Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury.
The Eagles selected Mackey in the sixth round of the 2023 draft out of Stanford. But he never saw action in a regular-season game. With Jalen Hurts already out and Pickett in the locker room, McKee took over and the team never really missed a beat.
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Eagles quarterback Tanner McKie reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Mackey found a wide receiver A.G. Brown With 2:44 left in the third quarter for a 20-yard touchdown pass. It was the first touchdown pass of his career. But Brown made a big mistake by throwing the football into the stands at Lincoln Financial Field. He didn't realize it was Mackey's first touchdown pass until he returned to the sideline.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown (11) launches the football into the stands after catching a touchdown pass during the second half on Sunday. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Fortunately, the Eagles fans supported their team and the team got the ball back.
Then Mackey hit DeVonta Smith for a 25-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. The team led 41-7 at that point. They won the game by the same score and captured the NFC East title.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown gestures toward the stands after realizing the football he launched into the crowd was the first touchdown of quarterback Tanner McKee's career. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
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If Pickett is injured next week, Mackey could be in line to start in the season finale against New York Giants. Philadelphia will likely position its key players until the playoff run begins.
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