The time has finally arrived, and we’re just hours away from a massive Week 9 showdown on Fox between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.
Sunday will be the first time that Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott square off in a meaningful regular season contest, and both players will the game fresh off dazzling Week 8 performances.
Prescott was 25-31 passing for 304 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
For Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 29 of his 38 passes, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns. His 135.7 passer rating was a season-high, and the four passing touchdowns tied a career-high.
With gameday now upon us, here’s an updated 53-man roster for the Eagles.
#0 D'Andre Swift, RB
Swift will look to have a career-defining moment against a Dallas defense that struggles to stop the run.
#1 QB Jalen Hurts
For Philadelphia, Jalen Hurts is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 29 of his 38 passes, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns. His 135.7 passer rating was a season-high, and the four passing touchdowns tied a career-high.
It will be the first meaningful matchup against Dak Prescott.
#2 CB Darius Slay
Slay will play a major role in his matchups against CeeDee Lamb.
#3 LB Nolan Smith
The rookie from Georgia has seen his snaps increase.
#4 Jake Elliott, K
#6 WR Devonta Smith
Smith has only gone over 50 yards receiving once in four matchups against Dallas.
#7 LB Haason Reddick
Reddick has 6.5 sacks this season and will look to outplay Micah Parsons.
#8 QB Marcus Mariota
#10 P Braden Mann
#11 WR A.J. Brown
Brown will look to record a seventh straight game with 125+ receiving yards or more.
#13 WR Olamide Zaccheaus
#14 RB Kenneth Gainwell
#17 LB Nakobe Dean
#18 WR Britain Covey
#19 QB Tanner McKee
#21 DB Sydney Brown
Brown saw forty snaps in the slot during the Eagles win over the Commanders.
#22 CB Kelee Ringo
#23 RB Rashaad Penny
Penny could see snaps on offense with Boston Scott out due to personal reasons.
#24 CB James Bradberry
#28 CB Josh Jobe
#31 DB Kevin Byard
Byard will make his second start at safety for the Eagles.
#32 DB Reed Blankenship
#33 CB Bradley Roby
#34 DB Josiah Scott
#35 RB Boston Scott
The veteran running back will be inactive for personal reasons.
#39 CB Eli Ricks
#41 LB Nicholas Morrow
#45 LS Rick Lovato
#48 LB Patrick Johnson
#52 LB Zach Cunningham
#53 LB Christian Elliss
#55 DE Brandon Graham
#56 OL Tyler Steen
The expectation is that the rookie from Alabama will make his first start at offensive guard.
#62 OL Jason Kelce
#63 OL Jack Driscoll
#65 OL Lane Johnson
#68 OL Jordan Mailata
#69 OL Landon Dickerson
#72 DT Moro Ojomo
#74 OL Fred Johnson
#78 OL Sua Opeta
#80 WR Julio Jones
Jones was signed to the active roster this week after scoring his first touchdown with the Eagles.
#81 TE Grant Calcaterra
Calcaterra will miss the matchup with concussion symptoms.
#85 TE Albert Okwuegbunam
The versatile tight end will be active with Grant Calcaterra ruled out.
#88 TE Dallas Goedert
#89 TE Jack Stoll
#90 DT Jordan Davis
#91 DT Fletcher Cox
#93 DT Milton Williams
#94 DE Josh Sweat
#95 DT Marlon Tuipulotu
#96 DE Derek Barnett
#98 DT Jalen Carter
The dominant rookie will play his first game against Dallas.
