OFFL:  RollingSKull Issue 245
THE ROLLINGSKULL, VOLUME 19, ISSUE 245
October 24, 2025 - Music By Bad City, "Take Me For A Ride"

OFFL's Week VIII

     -  Week 8 Offers Jimmy's Private SuperBowl
     -  Riders, CTH, and Gangsters - Taking up the Free Agent Slack For Joe Brug
     -  Romosexual Tendencies:  Making Vanilla Look Spicy
     -  Mr. Hoffnuts' 7 & 0 Record is Being Held by Duct Tape
     -  Ballbusters:  Hard to Bust Balls with a Pool Noodle at RB
     -  Mean Machine Commit Fantasy Felony - Jake Browning, WTF?
     -  2nd Place Roars to Riches are a House of Cards Built on a Trampoline
     -  Tripping on Their Own Shoelaces - The Once First Place Fanatics
     -  Zack's Facts


As always, we appreciate your patronage. 
 
E. A. Presley
Editor and Chief of the RollingSkull




 

DIDDY TRIVIA:  FOOTBALL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE NEXT 25 YEARS TO LIFE

Like Aaron Hernandez, before him-- It took us a while to replace OJ, but at last we found the right guy. 
Introducing Diddy Trivia.  While Diddy gets ready for his break out tour, he still has time for some good ole NFL Trivia!! 

Last week's
question is, "Which quarterback led the largest comeback in NFL Playoff History?" 

Frank Reich led the largest comeback in NFL playoff history. He rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit to defeat the Houston Oilers 41–38 in overtime during the 1992 AFC Wild Card game. 

On January 3, 1993, the Bills trailed 35–3 early in the third quarter. Starting quarterback Jim Kelly was injured, so backup Frank Reich took the reins.  He threw four touchdown passes—one to Don Beebe and three to Andre Reed—bringing Buffalo back from the brink.
     -  Kenneth Davis scored a rushing TD to start the rally. 
     -  Reich’s final TD pass to Reed gave Buffalo the lead late in the fourth. 
     -  After the Oilers tied it with a field goal, Bills cornerback Nate Odomes intercepted Warren Moon in overtime. 
     -  Steve Christie sealed the win with a 32-yard field goal. 
This comeback remains the largest in NFL playoff history, and it’s especially legendary because Reich was a backup QB--- Reich also led the biggest comeback in college football history when Maryland overcame a 31-point deficit against Miami in 1984.

This week's question. "Which NFL team was the first to win a Super Bowl with a losing regular-season record?

A) New York Giants
B) Arizona Cardinals
C) Seattle Seahawks
D) None—no team has ever done it

                   

This week's question is brought to you by the Catch These Hands & L’s Credit Card, the official card of the OFFL and the official emblem of impulsive fantasy finance.  This team’s strategy is like a toddler with a credit card—clicking “Add to Roster” like it’s a TikTok trend. They lead the league in transactions.  They have the only card that earns negative points per transaction. Hajji may want to rename the squad to “Catch These Waivers… and Regret.  Catch These Hands & L’s are now accepting waiver wire apologies. Apply today—no credit check, just regret.  “What’s in Your Roster?”


 



This week's checklist:

1.  Read the Rules... Read the Rules... Read the Rules. 

2.  TRADE DEADLINE:  Trading will cease at 12:45pm eastern, Sunday, Week 9.

3.  It is the responsibility of all owners to update their roster for Thursday (Fri/Sat) games.  The remainder of the roster locks in at 12:59am on
     Sunday.  This includes the Sunday late game players and Monday night players.  Remember, total points come into play later in the season... 
     Not only for the Wild Card, divisional tie breakers too!  We play for 4-quarters gentlemen.
 
4.  Available Apps for MyFantasyLeague (MFL)
       a.  OFFL Game Day for PC, GAMEDAY APP. Use League ID 56409.
       b.  MFL Premium for iPhone.  League ID 56409.
       c.  MFL Platinum for Android.  League ID 56409.
            Side note:  The home page scoreboard at tmes is faster if you like to refresh and drill down on each game individually.


5.  NFL Schedule:


MATCHUP
TIME
TV
Location / Weather
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Minnesota
  @  Los Angeles
8:15 PM
Prime
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Miami
  @  Atlanta
1:00 PM
CBS
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
New York
  @  Cincinnati
1:00 PM
CBS
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland
  @  New England
1:00 PM
FOX
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
New York
  @  Philadelphia
1:00 PM
FOX
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Buffalo
  @  Carolina
1:00 PM
FOX
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Chicago
  @  Baltimore
1:00 PM
CBS
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
San Francisco
  @  Houston
1:00 PM
FOX
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
Tampa Bay
  @  New Orleans
4:05 PM
FOX
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Dallas
  @  Denver
4:25 PM
CBS
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
Tennessee
  @  Indianapolis
4:25 PM
CBS
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Green Bay
  @  Pittsburgh
8:20 PM
NBC
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Monday, October 27, 2025
Washington
  @  Kansas City
8:15 PM
ABC/ESPN
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Bye:  Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Arizona, Seattle, Jacksonville

 
 

Three Week Seven Game Observations & Free Agency Addiction

Want to hear something scary?  For what Hajji, Jimmy, and Pete have invested in free agency together, they could have bought a whole team entry into the OFFL.  Combined, they have spent $240 in free agents.  League leader, Chucky is all moist in his drawers now .  Zack comes in at number four in the number of pickups at 12, but he has the wins to show for it, so I will cut him some slack here.

Catch These Hands and L's (3-4 with 17 FA's)
More transactions than a crypto scam, and still scoring like they’re allergic to touchdowns.33.100 points? That’s not a fantasy score, that’s a gas station receipt.  Baker Mayfield threw 50 times and still couldn’t crack double digits. That’s not volume—it’s a cry for help.  Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 13 carries for 33 yards? Bro ran like he was dodging potholes.  Stefon Diggs: 7 catches, 69 yards, and somehow only 3.45 points. That’s the fantasy equivalent of a mirage.  Darren Waller: 0.000 points. Did he play? Or just ghost the league like your playoff hopes?  Broncos D: Gave up 32 points and still got you 2. That’s like showing up late to a mugging and asking for change.  And let’s talk about the bench:  Matthew Stafford: 5 TDs just chillin’ on the pine like he’s waiting for a call from HR.  RJ Harvey: Scored a TD and still got outscored by your kicker.  Mixon, Godwin, Johnson: All posted goose eggs. That’s not depth—it’s a shallow grave.

New York Gangsters (3-4 with 17 FA's)
The Gangsters might’ve pulled off a win, but let’s be honest—this was less “organized crime” and more “petty theft. Unlike the Catch The Hand’s credit card, Jimmy just got caught trying to Venmo his way into the playoffs.  They won last week, but it felt like watching a getaway car stall in traffic.  Tua Tagovailoa: 3 INTs and barely 100 yards. That’s not a quarterback—that’s a liability with a helmet.  Nick Chubb: 5 carries for 16 yards and a reception for negative yardage. Bro got tackled into last week.  Jahmyr Gibbs: The only one who showed up. He ran like he was escaping this roster.  Kayshon Boutte: 2 catches, 1 TD, and still somehow feels like a typo.  Courtland Sutton: 6 catches, 87 yards, and a 2-point conversion. Solid, but not enough to bail out the rest of this fantasy crime syndicate.  Jake Ferguson: 2 TDs on 29 yards. That’s like robbing a bank and only taking the pens.  Boswell & Rams D: Respectable, but they’re basically the getaway driver and the lookout—doing all the work while the rest of the crew fumbles the bag.  And the bench?  Josh Allen: On bye, but still the most intimidating part of this roster.  A.J. Brown: 14 points just chilling while Tua played hot potato with the defense.  Deebo, Watson, Jones: All posted zeros. That’s not depth—it’s a fantasy graveyard.  Theo Johnson: 7.3 points from a tight end you drafted off vibes alone.  This team’s vibe is “Netflix gangster docuseries”—flashy name, dramatic intro, and absolutely no follow-through. They’re 3-4 and acting like they just pulled off a heist, but the only thing they stole was a win from a team that forgot to set their lineup- GOOD GOIN Mean Machine-  AKA Jake Browning!

Midnight Riders (3-4 with 13 FA's)
The Riders rolled into Week 7 like they were starring in a low-budget reboot of Fast & Delirious. They’re 3-4, transaction-happy, and somehow still managed to score fewer points than a kicker with a broken toe.  This team’s strategy is like a midnight snack run: impulsive, poorly planned, and full of regret by morning. They’ve got more free agent moves than a fantasy day trader and still can’t break 40. Rename them the Midnight Misfires—because every lineup decision feels like it was made under duress.  More free agent pickups than a clearance rack at TJ Maxx, and still fielding a lineup that looks like it was drafted during a blackout.  Daniel Jones: 15.55 points and the only one who showed up. He’s basically the Uber driver for this team—got them to the stadium, but nobody else got out.  Jordan Mason: Scored a TD and still barely cracked 6.8. That’s not a breakout—it’s a polite cough.  Kimani Vidal: 1.75 points. That’s what happens when you draft based on vibes and a cool name.  Elic Ayomanor: 2 catches, 29 yards, and 1.45 points. He’s the fantasy equivalent of a decorative throw pillow.  Justin Jefferson: 5 catches, 79 yards, and still under 4 points. That’s like buying a Ferrari and using it to deliver pizza.  Jake Elliott: Missed a field goal and still outscored half the roster.  Chiefs D: Shut out the Raiders and gave up 0 points… and still only scored 2. That’s fantasy math at its cruelest.  And the bench?  Bo Nix: 25.375 points. He was cooking while the starters were microwaving sadness.  Pollard, Walker, Franklin: All outscored the WR starters, but apparently the Midnight Riders prefer their points in theory.  McLaurin, Slayton, Bond: All posted zeros. That’s not depth—it’s a fantasy ghost town.

-- BomB OuT

  
 


Pedro goes 5 for 7 last week,  27 for 49 on the season (.551).   Here we go with Week VIII.
This week's predictions are brought to you by Josh Allen's wife, actress/singer Hailee Steinfeld.

SPOKESMODEL

                  MATCHUP                              PREDICTION
    vs   55 to 54:  Ballbusters (close
  vs   55 to 54:  Fanatics (close)
  vs   45 to 40:  Catch These Hands & L's
  vs  49 to 50:  Romosexual Tendencies
  vs   Midnight Riders 37 to 38:  Midnight Riders **
  vs  47 to 49:  Mean Machine
  vs  45 to 42:  Midnight Dawgs (close)
                                                                                                    ** ESTRADIOL GAME OF THE WEEK

 
 


Zack's Facts

         MVP odds: Patrick Mahomes (+135), Josh Allen (+350), Drake Maye (+600), Baker Mayfield (+1100), Matthew Stafford (+1200).
         This is the first week since week 17 of 2022 that no player has fumbled on a rushing play.
         With the Lions' 24-9 victory over Tampa, the Vikings are the only NFC North team to lose this week. They are last in the division
           with a 3-3 record. Every other last-place team is at least 3 games under .500.
         Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba has recorded 100+ receiving yards in 5 out of his 7 games. No other player has more than 3
           such games this season. JSN leads the league in receiving yards with 819: next closest is Ja’Marr Chase at 629. JSN is the first Seahawks
           WR to have at least 700 receiving yards in the first 7 games of the season.
         The NFC is 25-13 against the AFC this year. The difference between the 1 and 9 seeds in the NFC is half a win
         Dolphins have had a 4th quarter lead in each of their last 5 games.
         There are only 3 teams remaining without a win within their conference. These are the 0-7 Jets, 1-6 Titans, and 5-2 Rams.
         19 years ago this week, the Bears (5-0) took on the Cardinals (1-4) in AZ on MNF. Bears QB Rex Grossman went 14/37 for 144 yards,
           0 TDs, 4 INTs, and two fumbles lost. The Bears won 24-23 and Dennis Green stated: “they are what we thought they were, and we let
           them off the hook!”
         Counting the 2024 season, including playoffs, the Steelers have given up at least 360 yards of total offense in 6 of their last 7 games.
           They’ve given up at least 300 yards in 11 of their last 12.
         Aaron Rodgers passed Ben Roethlisberger for 5th all time in career passing yards. Rodgers’ Hail Mary attempt travled 69.8 air yards
           which is the first a QB has thrown a pass since at least 2017.
         Jamar Chase Broke his own record for most receptions in franchise history. The next closest Bengals WR is Carl Pickens with 13 catches
           (1998) which places him 5th behind Ja’Marr Chase 4 other times
         Micah Parsons recorded his first career 3 sack game
         With 26 points scored in Week 7, the Bears are the only team to score 21+ points in every game this season.
         49ers have now gone 14 games without forcing an interception.
         Broncos are the first team in 22 yrs to trail by 18+ w/ >6 mins left and win. They are the first team ever to be shutout in three quarters and
           put up 30+ in the 4th to win setting a franchise record for most points in a quarter.
         Cardinals are the first team in NFL history to lose three straight games after leading by 7+ points entering the fourth quarter.
         Cardinals TE Trey McBride has as many touchdowns with QB Jacoby Brissett in 2 games as he does with QB Kyler Murray in 38 games.
         Since 2018, the 49ers have played the future MVP every regular season. They lost every time: Mahomes (2018), Jackson (2019),
           Rodgers (2020), Rodgers (2021), Mahomes (2022), Jackson (2023), Allen (2024).
         Brandon Aubrey sets the record for most 60+ yard field goals by a single kicker in NFL history. He has only played in 40 games.
         For the first time in Patriot regular season history they have won 3 consecutive road games.
         Davante Adams (35 yards, 3 TDs) had the 9th fewest receiving yards in a game on 3+ rec TDs since the merger
          (Mack Alston in 1975: 22 yards, 3 TDs).
         Rams have swept the AFC South.
         For the first time since Week 13 2024, the Cleveland Browns have scored 20 points in a football game.
         The Raiders had just 3 first downs today in their shutout loss to the Chiefs. This ties the fewest first downs in an NFL game since 2000.
           The last team have just 3? The 2008 Raiders. The Raiders ran only 29 plays on offense, good for second worst in NFL History,
           behind only the expansion Browns' 28 plays on 9/12/99.
         Chiefs beating the Raiders 31-0 secures Andy Reid’s first shutout as a head coach


Newlyweds

A newlywed couple meets with the pastor of a church they're interested in joining. After talking with him for a while, the pastor says, "I would love to have you two as members of my church, but there is something I must ask of you before you can join. You have to abstain from sex for two weeks."

The couple agrees to these terms, and two weeks later they are meeting with the pastor again. "So, how did it go?" he asks them.

"Well, we almost made it the full two weeks," the husband answers...  "Yesterday she bent down to pick up a package of frozen vegetables and I was overcome with desire. I just couldn't help myself." The pastor pauses for a moment and then says, "Well, I'm sorry, but you are not welcome in my church."

"I understand," says the husband. "We're not welcome in Publix anymore, either."


Brown Sugar and Beer-Brined Wings

Brown Sugar and Beer-Brined Wings are built with layers of beer brine to impart flavor and a dry rub to bring the heat. Add bright citrus flavor and earthy cumin with a layer of your favorite BBQ sauce for a winning tailgate dish.  You can prep these the night before the big game!  (Prep 15min, Marinate 4hrs, Cook 35min)

Ingredients
12 chicken wings, cut into drumettes and wingettes
1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce

For the Brine
1 12 ounce beer
3 ½ cups water
¼ kosher salt
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried onion flake
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf

For the Rub
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1  teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
½ teaspoon chipotle chile
½ teaspoon ancho chile
½ teaspoon lemon peel, dried and minced
¼ teaspoon coriander
¼ teaspoon cumin

Directions
1) In a large bowl, mix together the beer, water, salt, brown sugar, garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Wisk until the salt and
    brown sugar are dissolved.

2) Place the wings into a gallon bag and pour the brine in. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.

3) Preheat your grill to medium high heat, around 400°F, with two zones - one direct and the other indirect. Hot Tip For a charcoal grill,
    this will mean putting the coals on one side. For a gas grill, you will have burners turned on on one side and off on the other.

4) Take your wings out of the brine and discard the brine. Pat the wings as dry as possible.

5) In a bowl, mix together rub ingredients and throughly apply to wings.

6) Cook the wings over direct heat, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

7) Shift the wings to the indirect side of the grill and allow them to cook with the lid closed until they reach an internal temperature of 180-185°F.
    This should take about 20 more minutes.

8) Toss the wings in your BBQ sauce and return to the indirect side of the grill. This should be just long enough to cook the sauce, about 5 minutes.

9) Remove and serve.

    Flying Gators      Midnight Riders