Byproduct of circumstance and the absence of key personnel, or warning signs of reasons for concern? What should be made of the Philadelphia Eagles’ disappointing last-second loss to Washington that halted a franchise-record 10-game winning streak, and diminished the Eagles’ chances of earning the no. 1 playoff seed in the NFC?The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane takes a measured look at the issues that surfaced against the Commanders, and addresses what the team can do about problems it can control, and others it can’t - namely, the status of injured quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Plus, Jeff examines the underrated yet undeniably great season being put together by left tackle Jordan Mailata, who’s making a strong case for his first Pro Bowl bid.

And did you catch that awkward exchange between head coach Nick Sirianni and former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz after the Commanders game? Jeff has the scoop on what happened.

00:00 Sorting through the slop from the loss to Washington

13:01 What happened between Nick Sirianni and Zach Ertz during their postgame handshake?

17:03 Jordan Mailata makes bid for first Pro Bowl

27:18 Previewing the Cowboys, Round 2

unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes each week during the regular season.