COMMENTARY
Last Sunday, late in the Jets-Cowboys game airing on CBS, analyst Tony Romo did something the Patriots themselves have frequently done over the years: turned the Jets into a punchline.
“The Jets are 0-4,’’ said Romo. “I think they can catch New England.’’
After a brief deadpan pause, Romo confirmed his obvious sarcasm: “Nah, I’m kidding. C’mon. New England might not lose this year.’’
Of course, it turned out that the joke was on Romo, who spent 13 seasons with the Cowboys. The Jets, led by second-year quarterback Sam Darnold, upset Romo’s former team, 24-22, for their first win.