5 Things We Learned from Eagles’ loss to Commanders

PHILADELPHIA — The easiest criticism after the Eagles’ 24-17 loss to the Commanders on Sunday is to second-guess the decision to rest most starters. That debate is unavoidable — and understandable — given what was at stake. But the fact is, the Birds just didn’t get it done against a depleted Washington team led by a 39-year-old third-string QB in Josh Johnson, whom they blasted in the playoffs two years ago when he was with San Francisco. Nonetheless, a tie would have secured a No. 2 seed rather than a three, thus guaranteeing two potential home playoff games instead of one, but it didn’t happen. There’s no time to dwell on it. The Eagles must prepare to face the 49ers in the NFC’s Wild...