The team said Lamb won't need surgery for his AC joint injury, and he is projected to make a full recovery with rehab

The 2024 season kicked off with Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones declaring that Dallas would be "all in" in an effort to win a Super Bowl. Most would agree that Jones failed to live up to this proclamation and did not put the team in the best position to win games.

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was absent from the team's Thursday practice which raises questions for his avialability against the Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) celebrates with wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 ...

The Eagles (12-3) had an opportunity to clinch the NFC East last week with a win over the Washington Commanders but a go-ahead touchdown from Washington with six seconds remaining ended those chances. The Birds can still clinch the division with a win on Sunday as they host the Dallas Cowboys (7-8) in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.

Few rivalries in the NFL top the battles within the NFC East division, perhaps none larger than the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. That matchup is on deck during the NFL's Week 17 slate. The Cowboys (7-8) have had little to play for in recent weeks.

The Dallas Cowboys could be facing a backup quarterback on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, that may not matter when it comes to one aspect of the Eagles' offense.

Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Jalen Hurts exited Philadelphia's Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after sustaining a head injury. With Hurts out, the Commanders rallied to pull off an upset that hindered Philadelphia's chances at obtaining the NFC's top playoff seed.