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Week 10 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Football Cat thanks you for your service.

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Congratulations to Murph for beating Football Cat in Week 9! We will figure some way to get your prize to you.

How to play? Simply pick who you think will win this weekend’s games. (Sunday and Monday only, Football Cat negotiated no non-holiday Thursdays) Pick more winners than FC, and you can win either a The15 Inside Joke Prize Pack or a $25 Supermarket Gift Card! Your choice as to Market Basket, Big Y, Shaw’s, or Stop & Shop! (Or another, if you are outside the New England Area)

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Falcons at Colts

Saints at Panthers

Giants at Bears

Jaguars at Texans

Bills at Dolphins

Ravens at Vikings

Browns at Jets

Patriots at Buccaneers

Cardinals at Seahawks

Rams at 49ers

Lions at Commanders

Steelers at Chargers

Eagles at Packers (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) or, if that isn’t your bag, post them on the Twitter and our patriotic band of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Good luck and have an appropriate Veterans Day.

Football Cat’s Week 10 NFL Picks ’25

Posted on November 7, 2025 by naop Leave a comment

News item: ESPN and Penn Entertainment are ending their sports-betting agreement early after failing to gain significant market share. The sports-media company will instead launch a new multiyear deal with industry leader DraftKings. The early ending for ESPN’s Penn Entertainment venture and ESPN Bet’s inability to gain scale is a sign of the grip DraftKings and FanDuel have on the market. Sports betting has exploded in America, but smaller companies and later entrants have been unable to capture fans’ attention.

We here at The15Net.com know how difficult it can be for the little guy to mix it up with the big boys, so we are offering up our services to Penn in its time of need. Our industry leading brand is a perfect fit for Penn’s deep pockets and poor judgement. We have year round features like the ever popular Cleaning Out the Sports Junk Drawer, the wildly successful Football Cat’s Weekly NFL Picks, the eagerly awaited March Sadness, this summer’s surprise smash hit the Summer Mini-Tournament and a cornucopia of other fabulous rib ticklers and side splitters. How does “The15net Bets” sound to you?

And all for the low low price of only $15 million in cash per year! That’s a tenth of what you were paying ESPN, and no one even has access to that channel anymore. So please reach out to Mr. Steve Bosell, the Managing Editor of The15Net.com, at your earliest convenience (if you can find him).

Thank you for you attention to this matter.

Sunday Frühstück Time
Falcons at Colts (-6.5)
Indianapolis Jones triumphs over those Nazi inspired helmet logos

Sunday Lunch Time
Saints at Panthers (-5.5)
Black cats scare the bejesus out of the Saints

Giants at Bears (-4.5)
Bears send G-men into hibernation

Jaguars (-1.5) at Texans
Spotted cats have a problem in Houston

Bills (-9.5) at Dolphins
Buffalo grills Dolphins

Ravens (-4.5) at Vikings
Scary black birds continue to come back from the dead

Browns (-1.5) at Jets
Browns catch Firesale Ed’s team looking ahead to 2027

Patriots at Buccaneers (-2.5)
It’s no longer Baker Mayfield, it’s Baker ISfield!

Sunday Dinner Time
Cardinals at Seahawks (-6.5)
Fake Seabirds snatch up pretty red birds

Rams (-3) at 49ers
Horny sheep menace Mac

Lions (-7.5) at Commanders
Lions tame Swamp Things

Sunday Prowl Time
Steelers at Chargers (-3)
Bolts can’t penetrate the Men of Steel’s Faraday cage

Monday Prowl Time
Eagles at Packers (-2.5)
American Birds snap up Meat Men

Football Cat lives in New Hampshire, enjoys watching football, and is a cat.

Week 9 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 31, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

This feline is not in the holiday spirit. At all.

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Football Cat was not beat Week 8! Good effort, though.

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Bears at Bengals

Vikings at Lions

Panthers at Packers

Broncos at Texans

Falcons at Patriots

49ers at Giants

Colts at Steelers

Chargers at Titans

Saints at Rams

Jaguars at Raiders

Chiefs at Bills

Seahawks at Commanders

Cardinals at Cowboys (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) or, if that isn’t your bag, post them on the Twitter and our spooky band of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Good luck and have a Happy Halloween!

Football Cat’s Week 9 NFL Picks ’25

Posted on October 30, 2025 by naop Leave a comment

We at Football Cat World Headquarters would like to thank the thousands of you who mailed in your postcards with answers to this week’s FBC Burning Question^©: “What would you give out to Trick-or-Treaters if you ran out of candy?”

Every one of your suggestions was fantastic, unfortunately we don’t have the bandwidth to print them all here, but rest assured they will be available for download once the World Series is over. Until then, enjoy this random assortment of responses:

“Blue square lapel pins” – Robert K., Brookline, MA

“A variety of Buddha faux succulent terrariums” – Arianne S., Peabody MA

“Hugs” – Mike M., Enfield CT

“Resumes” – Jerod M., North Attleborough, MA

“Disease infested blankets” – Jeffrey A., Amherst MA

“Yolks from hard boiled eggs” – Brian L., Mansfield MA

“Blue cupcakes” – Joshua M., Nashua NH

“EpiPens” – Kendra M., Jacksonville FL

“Keep your grimy fingers off my blue cupcakes f*ck face. Give out some of those hand sanitizer bottles you’ve been swigging.” – Roger S., Nashua NH

“Serial killer vibes” – Jonathan B., Stoughton MA

“A free ride home from any detox center” – Frank S., Peabody MA

“L’s” – Steve R., Lowell MA

“Charcoal” – Bryan D., Quincy MA

“I can’t remember the question” – Corey B., Dorchester, MA

Speaking of early onset Alzheimer’s, don’t forget to turn those clocks back on Sunday

Sunday Lunch Time
Bears (-2.5) at Bengals
Tigers lose to Bears, oh my!

Vikings at Lions (-8.5)
Jungle kings maul marauders

Panthers at Packers (-12.5)
Meatmen slice and dice black cats

I think I’d prefer the slicing and dicing

Broncos (-1.5) at Texans
Broncos nix Texicans

Falcons at Patriots (-5.5)
Patriots finally get revenge for almost losing the Super Bowl nine years ago

What did the Squirtle say to the Charmander?

49ers (-2.5) at Giants
Prospectors pinch Pituitaries

Colts (-3) at Steelers
Indianapolis Jones yanks Yinzers

Chargers (-9.5) at Titans
Bolts tingle Tits

Sunday Dinner Time
Saints at Rams (-14)
Saints get excommunicated in the City of Angels

Jaguars (-3) at Raiders
Spotty cats claw Pete’s poodles

Chiefs (-2) at Bills
Chiefs take down tatanka

Sunday Prowl Time
Seahawks (-3.5) at Commanders
Fake sea birds soar over swamp things

Monday Prowl Time
Cardinals at Cowboys (-2.5)
Cowboys cage pretty red birds

Football Cat lives in New Hampshire, enjoys watching football, and is a cat.

Week 8 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 24, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Football Cat was outpicked by the Merrimack Valley’s savviest aunt. Congratulations, lady.

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Dolphins at Falcons

Bears at Ravens

Bills at Panthers

Jets at Bengals

49ers at Texans

Browns at Patriots

Giants at Eagles

Buccaneers at Saints

Cowboys at Broncos

Titans at Colts

Packers at Steelers

Commanders at Chiefs (Tiebreaker – total points scored)

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) or, if that isn’t your bag, post them on the Twitter and our merry band of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Good luck and let’s have fun out there!

Football Cat’s Week 8 NFL Picks ’25

Posted on October 24, 2025 by naop Leave a comment

The call is coming from inside the house!

With Halloween only one week away you are probably looking for a fun, yet simple, way to get into the spooky spirit. Little did you know that bone chilling excitement is just a phone call away.

Traverse into the eerie elements of the other world and encounter those who lurk in the night. Call the Halloween Haunted Hotline at 585-IF-U-DARE! Carefully choose your fright, not all who call survive the night.
There are many haunted attractions in New England, but none scarier than the House on Harris Road in Nashua, NH. Home of the infamous “Death Couch”. Those who dare sit on the sofa will be doomed, and not just because they’ve come in contact with its sticky coating of ectoplasm. Within the past three years there have been documented cases of a man suffering a debilitating stroke, another being institutionalized (multiple times), numerous extraterrestrial visitations and one actual death happening to people after they’ve sat upon the cursed couch. If you’re interested in purchasing it, or some old ceiling tiles, you can call 603-881-6980. In lieu of cash, blue cupcakes will be accepted in trade.
In celebration of the Halloween season, Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps have launched a brand-new campaign, letting fans both call and text the Ghostbusters. If you’ve got something strange in your neighborhood to report, pick up the phone and call (or text) 516-718-TRAP.
Wrinkles the Clown is no Stephen King character, but that doesn’t make this real-life clown any less creepy. Based in Naples, Florida, this clown offers a wide variety of services, like performing at parties and intentionally scaring children. Calling 407-734-0254 sends you to his voicemail, where we’re told you can hear a pretty chilling message.
Would you like to speak with Frankenstein’s monosyllabic monster? Then just dial 617-779-7937 any weekday afternoon between 2 pm and 6 pm. Remember he has an abnormal brain, so please be patient and speak slowly.

Just remember that standard message and data rates may apply.

Sunday Lunch Time
Dolphins at Falcons (-7.5)
Penix penetrates porpoises

Bears at Ravens (-6.5)
Scary black birds spook da’ Bears

Bills (-7.5) at Panthers
Hairy cows rub black cats the wrong way

Jets at Bengals (-6.5)
Stripey cats maul Jets

49ers at Texans (-1.5)
Mac gives Houston problems

Browns at Patriots (-7)
It’s no longer Drake may… it’s Drake IS!

Giants at Eagles (-7.5)
Philly dash Dart

Sunday Dinner Time
Buccaneers (-4.5) at Saints
Bucs cook Cajuns

Cowboys at Broncos (-3.5)
Denver does Dallas

Titans at Colts (-14)
Indianapolis Jones whips Tits

Sunday Prowl Time
Packers at Steelers (-3)
Packmen rout Rodgers

Monday Prowl Time
Commanders at Chiefs (-12.5)
KC shuts down DC

Football Cat lives in New Hampshire, enjoys watching football, and is a cat.

Week 7 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 17, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Back in the money, you primates.
ID 164813157 | Cat Money © Iryna Kuznetsova | Dreamstime.com

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

Football Cat went 11-3 for the week, better than any of the opposition.

Simply pick who you think will win this weekend’s games. (Sunday and Monday only, Football Cat negotiated no non-holiday Thursdays) Pick more winners than FC, and you can win either a The15 Inside Joke Prize Pack or a $25 Supermarket Gift Card! Your choice as to Market Basket, Big Y, Shaw’s, or Stop & Shop! (Or another, if you are outside the New England Area)

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Rams at Jaguars

Saints at Bears

Dolphins at Browns

Raiders at Chiefs

Eagles at Vikings

Panthers at Jets

Patriots at Titans

Giants at Broncos

Colts at Chargers

Packers at Cardinals

Commanders at Cowboys

Falcons at 49ers

Buccaneers at Lions

Texans at Seahawks

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) and our fine squad of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants

So have a nice weekend and good luck!

Football Cat’s Week 7 NFL Picks ’25

Posted on October 16, 2025 by naop Leave a comment

Mercury, draw near, and to my prayer incline,
Angel of Jove and Maia’s son divine;
Studious of contests, ruler of mankind,
With heart almighty, and a prudent mind.
Celestial messenger, of various skill,
Whose powerful arts could watchful Argus kill:
With winged feet, ’tis thine thro’ air to course,
O friend of man, and prophet of discourse:
Great life-supporter, to rejoice is thine,
In arts gymnastic, and in fraud divine:
With power endured all language to explain,
Of care the loosener, and the source of gain.
Whose hand contains of blameless peace the rod,
Corucian, blessed, profitable God;
Of various speech, whose aid in works we find,
And in necessities to mortals kind:
Dire weapon of the tongue, which men revere,
Be present, Mercury, and thy suppliant hear;
Assist my works, conclude my life with peace,
Give graceful speech, and my memory’s increase.
-The Orphic Hymn to Mercury

Sunday Full English Breakfast Time
Rams (-3) at Jaguars
Horny sheep shag Jags

Sunday Lunch Time
Saints at Bears (-4.5)
Poohs rattle Popes

Dolphins at Browns (-2.5)
Fairies fry fish

Raiders at Chiefs (-11.5)
Indigenous Peoples are on the war path

Eagles (-1.5) at Vikings
Philly sinks Norsemen

Panthers (-1.5) at Jets
Black cats ground jet lagged New Yorkers

Patriots (-7) at Titans
Patriots pinch Tits

Sunday Dinner Time
Giants at Broncos (-7)
Denver drops Dart

Colts at Chargers (-1.5)
Indianapolis Jones pulls the Plugs

Fortune and glory, kid. Fortune and glory.

Packers at Cardinals (-6.5)
Meatmen pluck pretty red birds

Commanders (-2.5) at Cowboys
Washington shuts down Dallas

From Dallas, Texas, the flash, apparently official: The Cowboys stink

Sunday Prowl Time
Falcons at 49ers (-2.5)
Penix plows Prospectors

Monday Prowl Time
Buccaneers at Lions (-5.5)
Kings of Beasts maul Mayfield

Monday Sleepy Time
Texans at Seahawks (-3)
Houston upsets Fake Sea Birds, but it’s still baseball season in Seattle!

Football Cat lives in New Hampshire, enjoys watching football, and is a cat.

Week 6 – Beat Football Cat!

Posted on October 10, 2025 by TheIntern15 Leave a comment

Can YOU pick more winners than our own Football Cat? If so, you become eligible to win prizes!

We had yet another winner this week, who will be announced when and if they check their email!

(One winner per week. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random. Winners remail eligible to also win in future weeks.)

Here are this weekend’s NFL matchups:

Broncos at Jets

Rams at Ravens

Cowboys at Panthers

Cardinals at Colts

Seahawks at Jaguars

Chargers at Dolphins

Browns at Steelers

Patriots at Saints

Titans at Raiders

49ers at Buccaneers

Bengals at Packers

Lions at Chiefs

Bills at Falcons

Bears at Commanders

Email your picks to bjbsjournalintern@gmail.com (prior to kickoff of the first listed game) and our intrepid squad of interns will make sure your entry is added to this week’s pool of contestants!

Happy Columbus Day long weekend and good luck!

Football Cat’s Week 6 NFL Picks ’25

Posted on October 9, 2025 by naop Leave a comment

Know Your Demon, Episode 12: The Succubus

Mythology of the Succubus
A succubus is a demon or supernatural entity in folklore and mythology, often depicted as a beautiful young woman who seduces men in their dreams, or on a flight from Massachusetts to Florida, feeds off their life energy and sometimes even causes death – or worse, she may ruin their reputation as the greatest football coach of all time! The Succubus has evolved from a terrifying figure in religious folklore to a more complex social influencer character in modern society, frequently representing temptation, seduction and danger. Her demonic nature makes her a fascinating figure in the intersection of desire, football and the supernatural.

Characteristics of the Succubus

Seductive Appearance: The Succubus typically appears as a beautiful and alluring young woman, using her physical attractiveness to manipulate and seduce her victims. She may even pretend to enjoy reading books on planes. While her outward appearance is stunning, it conceals her true demonic form, which can include bat-like wings, horns, a tail and a very snarky personality – marking her as a creature of the underworld.
Dream Manipulation: One of the Succubus’ defining traits is her ability to enter the dreams of her victims. The victim may be completely unaware that he would have been much happier hanging out with the Manning brothers every Monday Night, instead of listening to parents complain that lil’ Johnny Knoxboro isn’t getting enough playing time.
Energy Drain and Life Force Consumption: A Succubus sustains herself by feeding off the life energy (a.k.a. money) of her victims, often via multiple million dollar real estate transactions. Over time, repeated interaction with a Succubus can lead to a person’s gradual deterioration as their life force, and reputation as a football genius, is siphoned away.
Shape-Shifting and Immortality: Succubi are often portrayed as immoral demons who can take on any appearance they desire, making them highly skilled in deception. Their ability to transform allows them to infiltrate society and manipulate individuals with ease. They may appear as a cheerleader, or a philosopher, or a cheerleader philosopher, or even a philosopher cheerleader. A Succubus may claim to be a recent graduate from the New England Hair Academy but don’t be fooled, she has been ruining lives since the dawn of time.

If you suspect that you, or someone whose football acumen you love, may be under the influence of a Succubus please alert the University of North Carolina Athletic Department at (919) 843-2000 or by visiting their website, GoHeels.com!