McCarthy, who had an appendectomy and returned to the Cowboys, will call plays against the Eagles.

Two days after leaving the team’s facilities to visit the hospital because he believed he had a stomach virus, McCarthy returned on Friday.

An appendix was discovered via a scan, necessitating emergency surgery.

McCarthy spent the night in the hospital on Wednesday and participated in online meetings with the coaches and players on Thursday.

DeMarcus Lawrence, a defensive end, made fun of himself on Wednesday by referencing the COVID-19 pandemic that forced coaches and players to hold virtual meetings three years prior. “He is aware that we are preparing and will be prepared.”

With a win, the defending NFC champion Eagles (10-2) can move one game closer to back-to-back division titles in the NFC East against the Cowboys (9-3).

In the competition to guarantee home field advantage throughout the playoffs, a Dallas victory would leave the teams virtually level. Along with San Francisco, the NFC’s top seed and corresponding first-round bye would also be up for grabs.

McCarthy is in his fourth season as the Cowboys’ coach, but he has only been in his first as the play-caller since the absence of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.

Even though Brian Schottenheimer currently holds that title and has a ton of play-calling experience, there was never any indication that he would need to fill in for the most important game of the season.

“I was at ease with the installation, the correction, and the direction. I didn’t feel stressed.”

He stated that he doesn’t have any more medical check-ups prior to the game, but he still needs to follow certain instructions in order to be cleared for Sunday night’s game.

McCarthy stated, “I discussed with the surgeon that I need to make sure I get my fair share of sleep the night before.” “I’m in it alone. For a day, I was a good patient. So maybe tomorrow I’ll be two for two.