Brett Pinholster · "Globe Trotter"
The Season So FarBrett Pinholster's McGriddle Stack, the roster ESPN graded an A on draft night, is finally playing like it. A 132.64-to-122.80 win over Dart Side of The Beer Mile in Week 7 stretched the streak to three and moved the team to 5–2.
At 836.38 points for, the McGriddle Stack is not the highest scoring team in the league, but it has allowed the second fewest points against. Wins are wins. Week 8 brings the biggest test of the year, a trip to the other 5–2 team.
A 9.84-point win over Dart Side of The Beer Mile that was closer than the projections suggested. The McGriddle Stack did the job at home and extended its win streak to three.
Next opponent: Nguyenning (Andy Nguyen), away
Projected total: PROJECTION 104.4 projected vs. 145.5
Keys to victory: Find a ceiling week from the receiver room. The McGriddle Stack is the underdog by about 41 points on the road.
Potential upset scenario: Any outing north of 130 and a quiet Nguyenning week.
Playoff outlook: A win would keep the team tied for first. A loss slips it a full game back.
ANALYST PREDICTION (satire)
G.R.I.D. 9000 notes that the draft grade was an A and the projection this week is not.
Expert AssessmentChampionship Outlook is data-informed. The remaining three indicators are satirical editorial scores.
