Welcome to Overreaction Monday, where we look back on the previous week’s action and root out some angles that could be prone to hot takes that might be a tad over the top. Either from fans and the media in general or, maybe just specifically me.

Then, I’ll render a verdict as to whether I think it’s an “overreaction,” a “fair” assessment, or if it’s “too soon to tell.”

This week, concern for the “Adventures R Us” squad, the MOP discussion gets another nominee, and for one team, QB2 ain’t a reason for big-time concern.

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THEY’RE NOT ALL MASTERPIECES

The Montreal Alouettes could barely keep a pesky Hamilton Tiger-Cats team at bay on Sunday night, even giving up the lead in the fourth quarter before surging ahead for good with turnovers and a late field goal and touchdown.

A number of their victories have been like that this season, with stretches of domination giving way to an opponent’s rally.

“Sure, the Als are 6-1, but they keep having to hang on or scramble at the end of games. That’s troublesome.”

THE VERDICT: Overreaction.

Edmonton quarterback Cody Fajardo enjoyed a career night, statistically speaking, when he passed for 510........

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