# Is Tanner McKee the Eagles' starting QB for Week 7 after Jalen Hurts' blood clot?

Yes — Tanner McKee is the Eagles' starter for Week 7 (and likely beyond). Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve after a superficial blood clot was found in his calf, and the Eagles have confirmed he'll miss the Panthers (Week 6), Cowboys (Week 7), Commanders (Week 8), and Giants (Week 9) games before their Week 10 bye. (from the Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia Eagles pages)

McKee is confirmed as the starter for Week 6 and "potentially beyond," with the expectation of multiple starts given Hurts' 6+ week recovery timeline if blood thinners are needed. Cole Payton is the backup, and Joe Milton was signed from Dallas' practice squad as a third option.

> The Fantasy Headliners put it simply: "Tanner McKee is going to get the start this week. But don't forget that the Eagles do really like their..." — [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQuhkS5HuXo&t=210s)

Just a heads-up on the name: it's **McKee**, not McKe. And yes, if you're in a deep-league streamer situation, he's a desperation play — the Eagles' offense is banged up across the board.

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Answered 2026-10-18 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
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