(Oct. 15: I loved the way the three most over-hyped storylines imposed on us by the talking heads this NFL season took a beating last week.
Over-hyped storyline No. 1: The NFC East is by far the best division in pro football. Really? So how do you explain all but one of its four teams managing a victory against inter-divisional opponents in Week 7.
Washington was beaten by previously winless St. Louis. Dallas lost in overtime to long-time punching bag Arizona. And, on Monday night, the New York Giants were clobbered in Cleveland.
Only Philly managed to win, and the Eagles actually had to rally for an eventual victory at San Francisco.
Over-hyped storyline No. 2: This is the Cowboys' year. Really? Following a promising 4-0 start, some Dallas has lost its last two games – first at home to Washington and next on the road against the Cardinals.
And, to make things painful worse, starting quarterback Tony Romo could be out for up to a month with a broken pinkie on his throwing hand and cornerback Adam (Pacman) Jones has been suspended for at least four games because of another off-field incident.
Over-hyped storyline No. 3: The invincibility of the defending Super Bowl-champions. Really? To quote the denizens of the Dog Pound, who serenaded the Giants as Cleveland closed in on a 35-14 victory: Over-rated! Over-rated!
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