But first there are the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL's first Tuesday game in 64 years. A snowstorm and concern for public safety pushed the game back two days - to the dismay of some Eagles and many fans.
It's difficult to say which team benefited most from the postponement.
Despite additional recovery time, Brett Favre likely won't play, according to various reports. The Vikings quarterback did not pass the first part of post-concussion testing on Monday and was still listed as doubtful. Favre suffered a concussion in the second quarter of a loss to the Chicago Bears last week.
"He's still having trouble with the initial test, which leads you to believe it's going to be very, very difficult today to do anything other than where he is right now," Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier told Vikings reporters.
If the 41-year-old quarterback can't play, 24-year-old Joe Webb will get his first career NFL start.
Running back Adrian Peterson, meanwhile, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that he would play. The NFC's third-leading rusher was listed as questionable with a thigh bruise, but he said the extra two days of rest "helps a lot."
Although a healthy Peterson improves the Vikings' chances against the 14-point-favorite Eagles, placid weather conditions could assist the home team. The forecast calls for clear skies, mild winds, and a game-time temperature of 32 degrees, vastly different from Sunday's driving snowstorm that could have neutralized the Eagles' speed advantage.
The status for the Eagles' injured players remained the same Monday after a walk-through, according to a team spokesman. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, the Eagles' fastest player, was listed as probable for the game with a foot sprain, as were cornerback Asante Samuel (knee) and tackle Winston Justice (knee).
