Tanner McKee waited for this moment, and his first game action would be one for the record books and a potential film on the big screen.
With Kenny Pickett nursing broken ribs, McKee became the first player in the NFL Draft era (since 1936) to have multiple touchdown passes in his NFL debut while attempting five or fewer passes.
Tanner McKee of the @Eagles is the first player in the NFL Draft era (since 1936) to have multiple TD passes in his NFL debut while attempting five or fewer passes. pic.twitter.com/gZcJbSoIWs
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) December 29, 2024
Next Ben Stats: this is the best four-pass start to a career in NFL history pic.twitter.com/Ckl04LUevB
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) December 29, 2024
The former Stanford quarterback and sixth-round pick finished 3-4 passing for 54 yards (13.5 avg) and two touchdowns, with a 156.2 rating.