Overview

• Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is back with the team after undergoing an emergency appendectomy and is set to call plays in the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
• The coach returned to the team's facility two days after his surgery, having initially thought he was dealing with a stomach virus.
• The Eagles currently lead the NFC East with a 10-2 record, while the Cowboys are close behind at 9-3. A win for the Cowboys would leave the teams almost tied in the race to start the playoffs at home.
• This is McCarthy's fourth season as coach of the Cowboys, but his first as the play-caller after offensive coordinator Kellen Moore didn't return.
• McCarthy has stated that he feels good and anticipates everything staying normal for the Sunday night game.