THE ROLLINGSKULL, VOLUME 19, ISSUE 246 October 31, 2025 - Music By Kendrick Lamar, HUMBLE. OFFL's Week VIX      -  Where's Jimmy?      -  If the Season Ended Today...      -  The BomB Chimes In      -  Fanatics Folding Under Pressure      -  Flying Gators, Misery Loves Company      -  Trade Deadline Approaches      -  Mistress Bianca and Her Griddle      -  Beware AI-Ass Holes are F'n With Your Weather Report      -  Zack's Facts      -  Can Anybody Guess What Movie This Week's Magazine Cover Is From? 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 NFL team was the first to win a Super Bowl with a losing regular-season record? No NFL team has ever won a Super Bowl with a losing regular-season record. The closest any team has come to this feat was the 2011 New York Giants, who won Super Bowl XLVI after finishing the regular season with a 9–7 record. While that’s barely above .500, it’s still not a losing record. They are widely considered the Super Bowl champions with the worst regular-season performance based on win percentage and point differential. Interestingly, several teams have won the Super Bowl after having a losing record the previous season. Examples include: 1999 St. Louis Rams (4–12 in 1998) 2001 New England Patriots (5–11 in 2000) 1981 San Francisco 49ers (6–10 in 1980) 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7–9 in 2019) 2017 Philadelphia Eagles (7–9 in 2016) So while a losing-record team has never hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in the same season, dramatic turnarounds have led to Super Bowl glory the following year. This week's question is "Which NFL team was the first to win a playoff game after finishing the regular season with a losing record?" A.  Dallas Cowboys B.  Cincinnati Bengals C.  Seattle Seahawks D.  New Orleans Saints This week's winner will receive a trip for two on the Fanatics Fantasy Football Cruise, "Shipwrecked by Sunday, Low Tides and Lower Scores." This isn’t just a fantasy football cruise—it’s a tribute to the Fanatics’ 4-4 record and their Week 8 implosion. Every deck, every activity, every cocktail is inspired by their lineup’s underwhelming output.  You will be staying in the Quentin Johnston Cabin, which is a blank room with a zero on the wall while room service delivers stats with a side of regret.  The itinerary includes: Time Event 8:00 AM “Yards After Contact” spa—where no one gets touched 10:00 AM “Bench Warmers Brunch” – Celebrate your 0-point reserves 1:00 PM “Trade Talks & Therapy” – Hosted by The Trade Raider 3:00 PM “Defensive Collapse Karaoke” – Sing your way to -1.000 6:00 PM “Fantasy Funeral” – A candlelight vigil for your playoff hopes 8:00 PM Escape room called “Negative Fantasy Value” The Bar Offers Signature Drinks:      “The 0.000” – Served in a hollowed-out stat sheet.      “INT on the Rocks” – Caleb’s favorite.      "Bye Week Mojito” – Refreshing, but unavailable.      “The Dowdle Drizzle” – 8 carries of watered-down rum. And don't forget to visit the gift shop and pick up something for the kiddos:      “I Started Quentin Johnston and All I Got Was This Zero T-Shirt.”      “29.525 Club” Hats because you didn’t break 30 points, and you’re proud of it.      “Fanatics Fantasy Cruise” towels that shrink in the wash, just like your point total.

Pedro goes 4 for 7 last week,  31 for 56 on the season (.554).   Here we go with Week VIX. This week's predictions are brought to you by Halle Berry who is still holdin' it down! SPOKESMODEL                   MATCHUP                              PREDICTION   vs   50 to 55:  Midnight Dawgs   vs   25 to 54:  Ballbustersa   vs   49 to 54:  Flying Gators   vs  49 to 50:  Midnight Riders   vs   40 to 48:  Rodger's Witch **   vs  49 to 40:  Fanatics   vs  50 to 52:  Roars To Riches                                                                                                     ** ESTRADIOL GAME OF THE WEEK

Zack's Facts •         Christian McCaffrey is the 7th RB in history to reach 5,000 receiving yards. •         Justin Jefferson is the youngest player to reach 8,000 receiving yards. •         The Cowboys are on track to be one of the worst defenses in history; they have given up 250 points through 8 games (31.25 ppg). •         Jonathan Taylor is on pace for 2,244 total yards (17th) and 30 TDs (2nd) this season. •         Kirk Cousins surpasses Dan Fouts for 20th all time in passing yards (43,181). •         The Colts are #1 in efficiency in both the run and the pass (by DVOA). •         Eagles are the first team since the Panthers (2022) to have multiple 100-yard rushers in a game. •         AFC East was 4-0 this week with a +75 point differential. •         Chiefs are the only team this year to not lose a fumble. •         Myles Garrett becomes the 4th player in history to lose a game despite recording >=5 sacks in a game            (the first to lose by multiple scores); Garrett also passes Reggie White with the most sacks before the age of 30 (112.5). •         Giants have started 2-6 or worse for the 8th time in 9 seasons. •         The most inaccurate QBs this week (per Completion Percentage Over Expected): (1) Caleb Williams [-7.1%],            (2) Trevor Lawrence [-6.8%], (3) Jaxson Dart [-5.5%], (4) Dillon Gabriel [-5%], (5) Michael Penix [-4.7%]. •         AFC North has a combined -173 point differential. •         The Commanders have lost 9 straight games to the Chiefs and their last win against them was in 1983. •         The first 5 drives in the Commanders/Chiefs game all ended in a turnover: Mariota INT, Mahomes INT,            Mariota ToD, Mahomes INT, Mariota ToD. Fake AI Storm Reports Be Wary of AI Videos as Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica. How to Spot a Fake AI-generated storm videos are spreading rapidly online. As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica with winds topping 180 mph, social media is being hit by a surge of AI-generated and misleading videos, showing catastrophic flooding, collapsing buildings and rescue scenes that never happened. Across X, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media platforms, fake clips spread quickly, racking up millions of views in hours. Many of these videos are spliced footage from past storms or clips created entirely with text-to-video AI tools. In times of crisis, like a dangerous and imminent natural disaster, these fake videos can create confusion, panic and distraction at a time when accuracy can be life-saving. Natural disasters have always bred rumors and recycled footage, but the rise of AI-generated video has supercharged the problem. Tools like OpenAI's Sora and other AI-video platforms can render realistic-looking images of storms, floods and damage scenes in seconds, reaching millions online in just a few hours. You can find reliable information here on how to detect the fakes. Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast Ingredients 8 slices brioche bread 4 tbsp pumpkin puree 8 oz cream cheese (softened) 2 tbsp powdered sugar 4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 4 Large Eggs 3/4 cup whole milk 7 tbsp brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 cups of pecans Salt Butter Directions MAKE THE CANDIED PECANS: Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roughly chop the pecans. In a medium skillet add 6 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 tbsp of water. Place the skillet on medium heat and stir the mixture until the brown sugar melts. Add the pecans to the mixture and mix until all of the pecans are coated and shiny. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the pecans to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with another tsp of pumpkin pie spice and sea salt. Allow to cool completely. PREPARE THE FILLING: In a small mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, 1 tsp pumpkin spice, and 1/2 tsp of vanilla. Mix until combined and smooth. MAKE THE BATTER: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. GRIDDLE: Preheat your Pit/Blackstone griddle to medium heat and melt butter across the cooking surface. ASSEMBLE THE TOAST: Spread the cream cheese mixture onto one slice of bread, about 2 tbsp, and top with another piece of bread and gently press together to make a sandwich. Dip each of the sandwiches into the batter and allow it to fully coat both sides. COOK: Place each sandwich down on the griddle and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. SERVE: Garnish with the candied pecans, maple syrup, and whipped cream. Enjoy!