THE ROLLINGSKULL, VOLUME 19, ISSUE 248 November 21, 2025 - Music By Girish and the Chronicles, Primeval Desire OFFL's Week XII      -  Zack's Facts      -  What Does the Playoff Race Look Like      -  The West Just Sux      -  One 100 Point Game Can Change It All      -  This Week's Predictions     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 after entering the playoffs as a No. 6 seed?" The 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers became the first No. 6 seed to win the Super Bowl, defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL. They barely made the postseason and had to play every game on the road. Despite the long odds, they went on an unprecedented run: Playoff Journey Wild Card Round: Defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Divisional Round: Upset the top-seeded Indianapolis Colts, who were heavy favorites. AFC Championship: Beat the Denver Broncos in Denver. Super Bowl XL:  Defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 21–10, becoming the first team ever to win the Super Bowl as a No. 6 seed. Why It Was Historic?  No team seeded sixth in either conference had ever reached the Super Bowl, let alone won it. They won three straight road games to reach the Super Bowl. Their win helped solidify the legacy of coach Bill Cowher and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. A few years later, the 2010 Green Bay Packers became the second No. 6 seed to win the Super Bowl, but the Steelers were the trailblazers. This week's trivia question is "Which team was the first in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in a four-year span?  a. San Francisco 49ers b. New England Patriots c. Dallas Cowboys d. Green Bay Packers This week's trivia winners will be flown to Jacksonville, FL where The Flying Gators are proud to announce the grand opening of their new water park, designed to distract fans from their 3‑8 record. Highlights include:   The Slip ‘n’ Loss Slide: A 100‑foot plunge that guarantees you’ll end up at the bottom of the standings.   Bench Warmer Lazy River: Float aimlessly while Jason Myers scores 14 points… on the bench.   Tre Harris Splash Pad: Produces a steady trickle of 0.2 points per game — bring goggles if you want to see it.   Shaheed’s Wave Pool: Small waves only, averaging 1.15 splashes per visit.   The Efficiency Hot Tub (84.9% full): Almost warm enough to matter, but not quite playoff‑ready.    Defense Dunk Tank: Watch the Browns give up points while the 49ers sink to ‑3. Special Promotion: First 100 visitors get a free “Participation Trophy Floatie” to keep them above water, just like the Gators’ playoff hopes. Jacksonville, FL – Home of the Flying Gators, where the scoreboard is always underwater-- They aren’t flying, they’re drowning. Their water park is the only place they can make waves, because in the league they’re just cannonballing into losses.

Pedro goes 4 for 7 last week,  42 for 77 on the season (.545).   Here we go with Week XII. This week's spokesmodel is Megan Fox. SPOKESMODEL                   MATCHUP                              PREDICTION     vs   52 to 49:  Romosexual Tendencies   vs   48 to 58:  Mr, Hoffnuts   vs   52 to 54:  Fanatics   vs  50 to 57:  Roars to Riches   vs   52 to 55:  Flying Gators   vs  48 to 57:  Ballbusters   vs  49 to 50:  New York Gangsters                                                                                                     ** ESTRADIOL GAME OF THE WEEK

Zack's Facts •         Mark Andrews moves past Derrick Mason for No. 1 on Ravens' all-time receiving yards list •         The Titans are the first NFL team to be eliminated from their own division race this season •         With Buffalo's win quarterbacks who score 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns are now 1-1 in history.            Josh Allen is the only QB to accomplish this feat. •         Travis Kelce's 84th regular season TD gives him sole possession of 1st place on the Chiefs all-time TD list, passing Priest Holmes •         Bucs 44, Bills 32: SCORIGAMI •         For the third year in row, the Texans have beaten the Titans with a backup QB in Nashiville •         Lamar Jackson and the Browns' QBs (Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders) combined to go 25/51 for 248 yards and 3 interceptions,            plus 8 sacks for 60 yards lost. •         Caleb Williams leads his 5th comeback win and 3rd in a row •         Myles Garrett has become the first player in NFL history to record at least 12 sacks in six consecutive seasons, surpassing Lawrence Taylor •         Ben Johnson now has more road victories (4-2) with the Bears than Matt Eberflus (3-19).           Johnson is now 5-1 in one score games matching Eberflus’ (5-19) win total •         Bryce Young threw for 448 yards, a Panthers team record •         The Broncos are 1-2 against teams with a winning record; the Chiefs are 1-5 •         J.J. McCarthy's off-target rate at this point is 30%. Entering Week 11 his off-target rate was 22.1% •         Nick Sirianni is now 11-0 as a head coach against NFC North teams. •         The Jaguars have given Jim (29 points) and John (37) Harbaugh their worst NFL margins of defeat •         The Bengals have given up at least 27 points in 9 straight games tying an NFL record with the 2020 Chargers •         Bo Nix has a passer rating of 101.6 with 2,092 yards, 16 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in 9 games against the AFC West in his career •         Matthew Stafford has a winning record (116-115-1) for the first time in his career. Stafford also became the 9th QB with 400 TDs •         Shedeur Sanders 25% (4/16) completion percentage today is the lowest by a QB with at least 15 attempts since 2021           when Cam Newton went 5/21. •         The Chiefs have started 5-5 for the first time since 2015; Chiefs are 0-5 in one possession games (11-0 in 2024) •         Tom Brady hasn’t played football since 2022 but still has more wins than the Jets have since 2020. •         If Falcons' QB Michael Penix Jr. is out for the remainder of the season, it will be his 5th season ending injury in            8 years of college and pro football •         The Cowboys held the Raiders to under 20 points, the first time they’ve done that to an opponent this season •         The Jaguars ran the ball 47 times against the Chargers, most by any team this season.            40 of those runs were inside the tackles, also the most by any team this year •         Shedeur Sanders in Week 12 will be the Browns 42nd starting QB since 1999 Anker Charger--Here’s Why You Might Want to Snag One From Amazon Now Whether you've picked up Apple's latest iPhone Air with its thin design and limited battery life or you just need extra juice for long trips, a portable charger is a necessity. 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Those features alone would have convinced me, but the Anker 622 also includes a fold-out back flap that props up my iPhone and can also hold the phone in its wide orientation for StandBy mode. With a power adapter such as the Anker Nano Pro (not included) and a charging cable, I've taught long classes with the phone angled to help me keep track of time without checking my watch. Essential Anker 622 MagGo specs (Here's what you need to know. Battery capacity: 5,000 mAh Voltage: 1.55 volts  Output: 7.5-watt magnetic (compatible with MagSafe-equipped devices, iPhone 12 and later) or 20-watt USB-C port. Can charge only one device at a time. Input: The same single USB-C is also how you recharge the device. Size: 4.13 by 2.62 by 0.5 inches Weight: 5 ounces Included: Magnetic battery, 60cm (23.6 inches) USB-C to USB-C cable Warranty: 24 months MagSafe-compatible charging) The Anker 622 is half an inch thick and snaps onto the back of the iPhone using the MagSafe-aligned magnets. Don't have to turn it on to start charging -- power flows as soon as the connection is made.  Now, this isn't the highest-capacity (5,000 mAh) or fastest portable charger. The idea is to eke out a few more hours of battery life on the iPhone. The other appealing feature of the Anker 622 MagGo is its built-in stand. It's a fabric-covered set of plastic pieces that lie flush against the case, folds in two places and attaches to the back of the unit with a magnetic strip when extended. This allows use of standby mode by turning the iPhone to landscape orientation (the magnets are strong enough to hold the phone in place) when it's on a table or desk. The charger gets its juice from a single USB-C port, which is positioned on the edge of the case, not the bottom. That means you can replenish it while the stand is open -- many chargers' ports are stuck on the bottom. That USB-C port also acts as a charger for other devices when you plug in a cable, such as when your Apple Watch needs a boost, currently $27.99 at Amazon. Scholars Now Believe Number Of The Beast Is Actually 67 JERUSALEM — In a development which many see as an irrefutable sign of the impending end times, biblical scholars and historians have reached a consensus that the Number of the Beast is actually 67. The decision comes after a newly reevaluated analysis of Revelation 13:15-18, which contains a famously difficult-to-interpret number, which most translators have rendered as "666." New insight, however, indicates that the proper translation choice should be "67." "It was right under our noses all along," said scholar Michael Werden, who has been studying Jewish apocalyptic literature for over five decades. "For years, Christians have been anticipating the Mark of the Beast to be some sort of tattoo or perhaps electronic microchip containing the satanic number 666. But little did we know — at least until just now — that the proper translation of that number is actually '67.' This is a huge step forward...or, on second thought, maybe backward, given that the Anti-Christ and Great Tribulation are right around the corner now." "The number 67 is definitely satanic, all right," said Jake Williams, who owns a gospel preaching radio station in southern Georgia. "A sure and sterling indicator of the great time of suffering to come, which according to Daniel clearly follows the establishment of the State of Israel in 1947. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, brothers. And don't forget to stock up on some survival food while you're at it." At publishing time, a mysterious, charismatic world leader had arisen working signs and miracles mostly by juggling his hands up and down in front of his chest. Smoked Pecan Pie Ingredients 3 cups pecan halves 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 large eggs 1 premade pie dough crust, uncooked 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tbsp pure maple syrup 1/4 cup powdered sugar Tools Smoke Tube   Pecan Blend Hardwood Pellets   Cast Iron Kit Directions To cold smoke your pecans, lay the pecan halves on a flat baking sheet and place them on your pellet grill. Do not turn your pellet grill on at this point. Light a smoke tube filled with Pecan Pellets and allow the pecans to smoke with the lid shut. Smoke for 1-3 hours, depending on how smoky you want your pecans to taste. After smoking, turn the grill on to 325°F. Roast the nuts for 3-5 minutes until they have a nutty aroma. Remove the pecans from the grill and increase the temperature to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 eggs until pale and frothy. Add brown sugar, nutmeg, light corn syrup, vanilla, and salt and whisk to combine. Add in melted and cooled butter, whisk again. Roughly chop 2 cups of the smoked pecans, leaving 1 cup of whole pecans to decorate the top (optional). Fold the pecans into your filling mixture, ensuring all of the pecans are coated. Thoroughly butter all sides of your 10-inch cast iron before laying down the pie crust. Ensure the pie crust goes halfway up the sides of the cast-iron. Make an egg wash with 1 egg and 1 tbsp of water and brush the entire surface of your pie crust. Pour the filling into your pie crust. Lay the extra pecans on top in a circular pattern until you reach the middle. Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes, until there is no jiggle or very little jiggle in the filling. Check at the 30 minute mark to ensure crust is not burning, cover with tin foil if the crust is looking too dark. Remove and allow the pie to cool for 2-3 hours. To make the maple whipped cream, whisk together heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until it reaches stiff peaks. Cut and serve the pie with a dollop of maple whipped cream and enjoy!