Tanner McKee threw for 252 yards and accounted for three first-half touchdowns, leading the host Philadelphia Eagles to a 34-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday evening. McKee got an opportunity for extended playing time with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts held out of the Eagles' first preseason game.

A modest Tanner McKee sat down at the podium inside the interview room at Lincoln Financial Field late Thursday night and said he felt good following his 252-yard, two-touchdown performance in a little more than one half of action in the Eagles’ preseason opener.