The Philadelphia Eagles want to finally win the NFC East Division and their series with the Cowboys for the first time since 2011. The game on Sunday should be exciting, but now with quarterback Jalen Hurts is out as he recovers from a concussion. The Week 17 showdown enters territory that is definitely worth keeping an eye on.

The Eagles can win the division with a win or draw against the Cowboys, who have already been eliminated from the playoffs. But the Cowboys probably won’t go down without a fight after winning four of their last five games.

The Eagles can also win the division if the Washington Commanders lose or draw against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night. The (8-7) Falcons take on the (10-5) Commanders on Sunday at 8:20 p.m.

Here are some things you should know ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys showdown at Lincoln Financial Field.

What time do the Eagles play today?

Both ticket holders and tailgaters will be able to get an early start on Sunday after kickoff was moved from 4:25 p.m. to 1 p.m

The Birds and Eagles faithful will also be bringing their best Kelly Green to the Linc on Sunday. The Week 17 game will be the second time this season that the Eagles will wear the popular throwback jerseys.

You remember the last Kelly Green game, right?

Here’s how to watch the Eagles game

Sunday’s game will be broadcast on FOX in most television markets across the country. However, if the game is not broadcast in your area, fans can also tune in via SportsRadio 94WIP.

Fans can stream the game on NFL+.

Jalen hurts; Kenny Pickett in

After days of speculation, the Philadelphia Eagles announced Friday that Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol and was officially ruled out of Sunday’s game. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett appears to be next in line to take the field in Hurt’s place. Pickett came in for Hurts last week after he was injured, but the backup quarterback is himself dealing with a rib injury from last Sunday’s game. Pickett was limited in practice Friday.

Wide receiver Britain Covey was also sidelined with a neck injury sustained during the team’s Week 13 game against Baltimore on Dec. 1. Running back Will Shipley was also sidelined after suffering a concussion last week against the Commanders.

The Birds could also be without linebacker Nakobe Dean, who was limited in practice this week due to an abdominal muscle injury.

It will be the battle of backup quarterbacks, with both Hurts and Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott out for Sunday’s game. Prescott was sidelined for most of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 9 against the Falcons. The Eagles earned a win the following week against the Cowboys – their first game without Prescott – by a score of 34-6.

Cooper Rush will take the field for the Cowboys on Sunday.

But what about Ian Book?

The The Eagles announced this on Thursday They signed quarterback Ian Book, a former Notre Dame star who the Eagles claimed off waivers in the 2022 preseason.

We elevated QB Ian Book to the active roster, activated DE Bryce Huff from the injured reserve list, named RB Tyrion Davis-Price and LB Dallas Gant for the game, waived DE Charles Harris and placed WR Britain Covey on the injured list Reserve players set. pic.twitter.com/4WaZ0eg8i7

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 28, 2024

The coach said of Book: “I really liked him, I like the person, I liked the player, he started a game in the NFL… and played good football for us in the preseason. … Familiar with a lot of things that are here and we’re excited to have him.”

Sirianni was asked if Book’s signing was related to the current quarterback situation.

“Yeah, you know, this week I had the opportunity to add Ian here again and you know, I took advantage of that opportunity,” he said.