D.L. Stewart web exclusive: NFL: the Narcissistic Football League

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For those of us who are sick of, and bored by, all the dancing, chest-thumping and assorted showboating that goes on in pro football, Sunday’s games provided a double helping of satisfaction.

In East Rutherford, N.J., Buffalo wide receiver Sammy Watkins catches a pass, races at full speed toward the end zone, then shifts into coast to begin his touchdown celebration. Only problem is, he’s still on the 10-yard line at the time and is caught from behind and tackled by a New York Jets defensive back. No touchdown for him, just well-deserved embarrassment and, most likely, a well-chosen expletive or two from his coach.

WATCH: Sammy Watkins celebrates touchdown prematurely, gets tackled by Jets’ Saalim Hakim

In Foxboro, Mass., meanwhile, Chicago defensive lineman Lamarr Houston sacks the Patriots' second-string quarterback — part of the job description for which the Bears are paying him $35 million. Following the sack, Houston jumps into the air in preparation for striking a pose, the one that says: "Look at me, I am so wonderful" … even though the play really isn't all that wonderful, because his team is losing by 35 points at the time. Unfortunately for Mr. Wonderful, when he hits the ground to finish the celebration his knee buckles, he tears his ACL and now will be out of action for the rest of the season.

WATCH: Sack celebration claims 2nd victim, Bears DE Lamarr Houston

A lost touchdown.

A lost player.

You’d think these guys would get the message and, in the words of pro football legend Paul Brown, “act like you’ve been there before.” But Paul Brown is long gone.

And so, I’m betting, are the days when professional football players acted professionally.

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