McKee targeted for 248 yards as Eagles face Cowboys on Monday

The National Football League concludes Week 7 on Monday, October 26, 2026, with the Dallas Cowboys hosting the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:15 p.m. ET. The matchup pits the ninth-ranked scoring offense in the league against a team that ranks fourth from the bottom in that category. This game marks the final opportunity for bettors to place same-game parlay wagers for the week.

SportsLine's artificial intelligence model has identified a specific betting line for Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee. The algorithm projects that McKee will throw for 248.1 passing yards in the contest. This estimate significantly exceeds the current prop line of 198.5 yards. The model assigns a confidence rating of 4.5 out of 5 to this projection.

The primary factor driving this high projection is the Cowboys' defensive performance against the pass. Dallas ranks 23rd in the league in passing defense. The team allows an average of 233 passing yards per game. This defensive weakness creates a favorable environment for McKee to accumulate volume, particularly given the Eagles' offensive constraints.

The Eagles enter the game with a depleted roster due to injuries. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is out due to blood clots. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith is also out with a hamstring injury. Running back Saquon Barkley carries a questionable tag for a hamstring issue, though he is expected to play. With Hurts unavailable, McKee is the starting quarterback for the second week of the 2026 season.

The betting lines reflect the Eagles' status as underdogs. Philadelphia is listed as a 4.5-point underdog against the Cowboys. The model suggests this game script works in McKee's favor. If the Eagles trail late in the game, McKee will have the opportunity to throw for additional yards to extend the game. Dallas Goedert, the Eagles' leading receiver with a 49.5-yard line, is available to support the passing attack.

The Cowboys' quarterback Dak Prescott has a passing yardage line of 265.5. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb holds the highest receiving over/under in the game at 78.5 yards. The SportsLine AI model has analyzed these factors to generate its prediction. The projection of 248.1 yards for McKee represents a margin of roughly 49 yards over the current market line.