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There’s no more blind hope in the Eagles anymore

If you were banking on a 'Tanner McKee Game' to save the Eagles' season, bad news: He's not that guy anymore, and the Birds aren't that team anymore either.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:43 PM
There’s no more blind hope in the Eagles anymore
Key Things to Know
  • Nick Tricome argues that hope is lost for the Eagles following their fourth straight loss of the season.
  • The Carolina Panthers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 25-14 at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
  • Backup quarterback Tanner McKee started in place of Jalen Hurts, who is sidelined indefinitely with a blood clot.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nick Tricome writes that any remaining hope for the Philadelphia Eagles' season is gone following a 25-14 home defeat to the Carolina Panthers. With starting quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined indefinitely due to a blood clot, backup Tanner McKee failed to revitalize the offense as Philadelphia dropped to a 2-4 record on the season with its fourth straight loss.

Tricome argues that McKee looked hurried and out of his depth behind a struggling offensive line, completing 26 of 45 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown. The writer contends the team's aimless performance and mounting injuries mirror the franchise's disappointing 2005 campaign.

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