unCovering the Birds: Offensive Déjà Vu

Jeff McLane and Dave Murphy analyze the fallout from the 24-20 loss to LA.

by Jeff McLane Oct. 8, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET

Different year, different offensive coordinator, yet still, it feels like Déjà vu all over again. The Eagles had little margin for error Sunday vs. the Rams because of injuries. They played hard despite being shorthanded, but in the end, couldn’t put the Rams away, mainly because of poor execution on offense. Why hasn’t Sean Mannion’s scheme clicked? How culpable are head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts in the offensive rut the Eagles find themselves in? The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Dave Murphy analyze the fallout from the 24-20 loss to LA.

00:00 A four-game assessment of Sean Mannion’s scheme

08:23 Jalen Hurts’ role in the Eagles’ offensive struggles

15:45 The offensive line, no longer a strength

24:53 Why so few under center plays?

28:58 The repercussions of recent Howie Roseman personnel decisions

34:02 How can the Eagles salvage this start?

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