Coach Nick Sirianni's Philadelphia Eagles welcomed the Dallas Cowboys to Lincoln Financial Field in Philly for a Week 8 game that included good news on Saquon Barkley's injury status. The Eagles and their fans gave Jason Kelce a hero's welcome as backup QB Tanner McKee prepared to lead his team.
McKee uncorked a fired-up pregame speech that showed off his leadership skills as he compared his teammates to a “bunch of dogs,” in the best possible way, ahead of the Monday night showdown.
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McKee looked to become the second backup quarterback to beat Dallas in three games after the Buccaneers' Jalon Daniels did it back in Week 5 with Baker Mayfield sidelined due to injury.