The 1972 Miami Dolphins can keep their undefeated season, annual guzzling of celebratory champagne and pretentious attitudes. While the historical feat of not losing a single game for an entire season has yet to be matched during the Super Bowl era, the self-importance of such an act for five decades has become boorish.
From a macro perspective, the Philadelphia Eagles posted a great start with eight consecutive victories to open the season before falling 32-21 to the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Despite the surprising result, the Eagles are still the NFC's best team and raising a Lombardi Trophy is all that really matters.