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. He took full advantage, completing 20 of 25 passes. McKee capped off the Eagles’ first drive of the game with a 1-yard touchdown run, threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Ainias Smith in the second quarter, and closed out the first half with a 20-yard touchdown pass to Darius Cooper.
Cooper led the Eagles with 82 receiving yards, followed closely by 73 receiving yards from Johnny Wilson. ShunDerrick Powell capped off the Eagles’ scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.
The Bengals elected to start Joe Burrow in their preseason opener. He led the team to touchdowns on each of his two series, completing 9 of 10 passes for 123 yards with touchdown passes to Tanner Hudson and Ja’Marr Chase.
Ravens 24, Colts 16
Keaton Mitchell rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown, and host Baltimore beat Indianapolis in the preseason opener for both teams.
The Ravens jumped out to a 21-9 halftime lead behind a 22-yard touchdown run from Mitchell, an 87-yard punt return touchdown from rookie LaJohntay Wester, and a 2-yard touchdown run from Rasheen Ali. Lamar Jackson sat out for the Ravens and Cooper Rush got the start at quarterback, completing 2 of 4 passes for 16 yards with one interception.
The Colts started Anthony Richardson, but the third-year QB left the game with a dislocated pinkie suffered while taking a sack in his second series and did not return. Daniel Jones replaced Richardson and completed 10 of 21 passes for 144 yards. The Colts’ lone touchdown came on a 1-yard rush by Khalil Herbert.
–Field Level Media
