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-- NFL Game Matchup Analysis via Mastermind Moments --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The season is well underway! NOW WHAT? TIME TO WIN! "NFL Game Matchup Analysis" is a power-packed quick-strike advanced scouting report analyzing the key fantasy football aspects of each and every game, every week. Once again in 2026, the Mastermind Moment returns where Michael Nazarek offers his gut feelings for ALL match-ups each and every week! This special premium feature comes with a Weekly In-Season Newsletter purchase! That cost is just $24.95 for all 18 weeks of the 2026 NFL season. Click HERE to order now!

-- Week #7: The Market Debuts! --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday - 10/20/2025: Premium Weekly Fantasy Newsletter subscribers take note. Your wait is OVER! The most important portion of the newsletter has been released for your viewing pleasure. The Market is back! FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek ranked the following potential free agents in tonight' Market release: 15 QBs, 26 RBs, 26 WRs, 13 TEs, 10 PKs, and 5 Team Defenses. In-depth player analysis was included with each player ranked. In addition, Nazarek provided 24 trading and free-agent tips for fantasy owners. Log into your premium account to check it out now!

-- Week #7: Acquiring & Trading Targets --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Who should you consider trading in your league and who should you should consider acquiring? FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek discusses the fantasy trading value of a whopping 24 specific players in this week's Acquiring & Trading Targets feature of the Weekly Premium In-Season Fantasy Newsletter! Log in to your premium account and check it out NOW!

-- 2026 In-Season Eye in the Sky Reports Debut! --
Sun Sep 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Bookmark and check the following feature every day this season! Our In-Season Eye in the Sky Scouting Reports feature debuts! We will be posting scouting reports for fantasy football players throughout the entire 2026 NFL season!

-- ALL INJURY NEWS GOES PREMIUM! --
Sun Sep 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Looking for the very latest Injury Quick Bits this season? FFMastermind.com is proud to bring Premium Injury Quick Bits for your viewing pleasure! While our usual Quick Bits feature will continue to exist as a totally FREE feature throughout the season, starting on September 6th, we have shifted all of our INJURY Quick Bits to a special premium feature. When combined with our special 4th & One Injury Reports, subscribers to our Weekly In-Season Newsletter will get a huge advantage over the competition in their league. Patrons to our site shouldn't be left out in the cold! Order the Weekly In-Season Fantasy Newsletter for only $35.95 now to ensure access to this special feature EACH DAY OF THE SEASON!

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-- 2026 NFL Regular Season Schedule Released! --
Fri May 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the 2026 NFL regular season schedule has been released! Click HERE to check out the week-by-week schedule for 2026!

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-- Hollywood Brown Could be Traded --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports teams seeking wide receiver help believe Philadelphia Eagles WR Hollywood Brown could be traded in the coming weeks.

-- Eagles Sign Eljiah Mitchell to the Practice Squad --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Philadelphia Eagles have signed RB Eljiah Mitchell to their practice squad.

-- Rams Sign Brandon McManus to Practice Squad --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have signed PK Brandon McManus to their practice squad.

-- Terry McLaurin Lost for the Season --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (knee) has suffered a torn patellar tendon and is lost for the season, an MRI revealed.

-- Dolphins Host Justin Tucker --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports veteran free-agent PK Justin Tucker visited the Dolphins on Tuesday, but was not signed.

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Premium Package subscriber David Stewart shares his thoughts on why he's been a premium customer since the year 2000. Patrons considering a subscription should think seriously about what David has to say!

-- Titans Release Jordan Elliott --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tennessee Titans have released DT Jordan Elliott. Statement from the team: On Thursday, October 15th, there was an incident at our team facility involving Elliott. Following our review of the incident, we have made the decision to release Elliott from our roster. We will have no further comment on the matter.

-- Giants Release Najee Harris --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have released veteran RB Najee Harris.

-- Dolphins Sign Zane Gonzalez; Relese Riley Patterson --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Miami Dolphins have signed PK Zane Gonzalez. They also released PK Riley Patterson.

-- Ravens Re-Sign Jake Moody to Practice Squad --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Baltimore Ravens have re-signed PK Jake Moody to the team’s practice squad.

-- Commanders Eyeing BTJ? --
Tue Oct 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports it could make long-term sense for the Washington Commanders to acquire WR Brian Thomas Jr..

-- Packers Sign One --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Green Bay Packers have signed free-agent DT Mazi Smith.

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Doug Scoville gets to the point real quick concerning our Pre-Season PDF Fantasy Football Cheatsheets, saying they are the Best in the Industry. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Doug has to say!

-- Rams IR Two More --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams have placed DT Poona Ford (triceps) and DT Kobie Turner (groin) on injured reserve.

-- Josh Jacobs Watch --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Green Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur says RB Josh Jacobs will practice on Wednesday and get a full week of work, but it's TBD on whether he'll play on Sunday at Detroit. "We feel like he's in a pretty good spot. He's been training, but he's missed the exposure to football," LaFleur said.

-- Commanders IR JCM; Activate Three --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com report the Washington Commanders have activated CB Trey Amos, LB Jordan Magee, and RB Jeremy McNichols from injured reserve. However, RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) has been placed on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Patriots IR Romeo Doubs --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots have placed WR Romeo Doubs (shoulder) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Eagles OC Sean Mannion Will Continue to Call Plays --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Philadelphia Eagles HC Nick Sirianni said OC Sean Mannion will continue to call plays for the offense.

-- Rams IR Blake Grupe; Lost for the Season --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have placed PK Blake Grupe (knee) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season with a torn ACL

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters with Daily Releases - Flex Rankings Return! --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The majority of the FFMastermind.com Weekly In-Season Fantasy Newsletter is written by 4-peat winner of the SI.com Fantasy Experts League, Michael Nazarek. Not only does this newsletter help premium subscribers wins thousands of dollars, but it also contains DAILY RELEASES OF CRITICAL FANTASY INFORMATION! See for yourself what's included by clicking HERE and make sure to check out week #8's MARKET feature from the 2025 season HERE. BEST OF ALL, WEEKLY FLEX PLAYER RANKINGS HAVE RETURNED IN 2026! There's a reason why Nazarek has been so successful competing against the experts over the past 31 seasons. Hard work, solid advice, and great fantasy strategy is the backbone of FFMastermind.com. Check it out!

-- C.J. Gardner-Johnson Suspended One Game --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Buffalo Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been suspended one game for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct in Sunday's game against the Raiders.

-- BTJ Needs to Step Up & Make Plays --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen said “Guys have to step up and make plays” when asked about benching WR Brian Thomas Jr. for the second half of Week 6’s loss to the Texans.

-- Bo Nix to Remain Broncos Starter --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton said he has not considered removing QB Bo Nix from the starting job. "He is going to become the byproduct of all the finer things that get improved. The improved play from our offensive line; the more efficient we are relative to downs; running the football. That’s our job as coaches here,” Payton said.

-- BTJ Sits Second Half on Sunday --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. played zero snaps in the second half of Sunday's game against the Texans after playing 15 snaps in the first half.

-- Daniel Jones Remains Colts Starter --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Yahoo Sports reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen confirmed after Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Titans that QB Daniel Jones will remain the starting quarterback. "I think he knows he's got to play better," Steichen said.

-- Jalen Hurts Lost for the Season --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (blood clots - IR) will be miss an estimated three months as he undergoes treatment for multiple blood clots.

-- Why Subscribe to FFMastermind.com? --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Falcons Sign Andy Dalton; Release Cooper Rush --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran free-agent QB Andy Dalton and released QB Cooper Rush.

-- Giants Starting QB Unknown --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants HC John Harbaugh says he can’t answer that now when asked about who his starting quarterback would be this week against the Texans.

-- Colts Fire GM Chris Ballard --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard. Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds will lead the team’s personnel department for the rest of the season.

-- C.J. Gardner-Johnson Could be Punished for Spitting --
Mon Oct 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the NFL is reviewing Buffalo Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson spitting at Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers for discipline.

-- Saints HC Kellen Moore Going Nowhere --
Sun Oct 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports no change is imminent at the head coaching position for the New Orleans Saints.

-- Najee Harris Likely to Have a Larger Role Today --
Sun Oct 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the expectation is there will be a change to the Giants tailback rotation today, per sources. RB Najee Harris is likely to have a larger role with RB Cam Skattebo downgraded, but still part of the mix after the fumbles. All four RBs (Harris, Skattebo, RB Tyrone Tracy and RB Devin Singletary) should be active today.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Are you one of those Millennials who don't believe in paying for any fantasy football information services online regardless of cost even though you are struggling to win? Well, you might want to check out what FFMastermind.com premium Super Bowl package subscriber and Millennial Tim P. has to say. It might just open your eyes to the value of our services!

-- Chargers Activate KeAndre Lambert-Smith; Release MVS --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Chargers have activated WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith from injured reserve and released WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

-- Packers Make Player Moves --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Green Bay Packers have activated WR Savion Williams from injured reserve, and placed DT Jonathan Ford, DT Javon Hargrave and WR Skyy Moore on injured reserve.

-- Ravens Activate Ja'Kobi Lane; He Will Play This Week --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Baltimore Ravens have activated WR Ja'Kobi Lane (wrist) from Injured Reserve. He will play Sunday against Cleveland.

-- Patriots Activate A.J. Brown; He Will Play This Week --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have officially activated WR A.J. Brown (ankle - IR) from Injured Reserve. He will play against the Jets on Sunday.

-- Eagles IR Jalen Hurts; Tanner McKee Will Start --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports after consultations with numerous doctors and experts that went into Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles are placing QB Jalen Hurts (blood clot) on injured reserve, sources said. The move will sideline Hurts indefinitely. QB Tanner McKee will start on Sunday.

-- Steelers IR Roman Wilson --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed WR Roman Wilson (finger) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- FFM is a Clear Dual Threat! --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Sal B. gets right to the point of explaining Why FFM is a Clear Dual Threat. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Sal has to say about why he returned to Fantasy Football Mastermind as a premium subscriber in late 2024 after leaving after the 2022 season!

-- Bears Activate Kyler Gordon --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have activated DB Kyler Gordon (calf) from the Reserve PUP list.

-- Colts Activate Will Mallory --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts have activated TE Will Mallory (thumb) from the Injured Reserve list.

-- No Fire Sale for Chargers --
Sat Oct 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Ringer reports the Los Angeles Chargers have rejected trade calls and aren’t planning a fire sale.

-- Saleh & Borgonzi Receive Support --
Fri Oct 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tennessee Titans CEO Burke Nihill said the organization fully believes in HC Robert Saleh and GM Mike Borgonzi.

-- Jonathon Cooper Reinstated --
Fri Oct 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Ringer reports the NFL has reinstated Denver Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper from the commissioner’s exempt list.

-- Josh Jacobs Will be Eligible to Play Next Week --
Fri Oct 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs will be removed from the commissioner exempt list Monday, the league announced, making him eligible to practice and play next week. The league's investigation into Jacobs under the personal conduct policy remains ongoing, however, leaving open the possibility that he could still be suspended. When he comes off the list next week, Jacobs will have missed the first six games of the season, and those games would count toward any suspension. However, if Jacobs ends up getting suspended for more than six games, he would have to miss additional games to make up the difference.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Fri Oct 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Jerry Searcy gets right to the point of explaining Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Jerry has to say about a starting decision he made in Week #2 of the 2024 fantasy season!

-- Eagles IR Will Shipley --
Fri Oct 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Philadelphia Eagles have placed RB Will Shipley (foot) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Eagles Sign Joe Milton --
Fri Oct 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Philadelphia Eagles have signed QB Joe Milton.

-- Colts Release Darius Slayton --
Fri Oct 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have released veteran WR Darius Slayton.

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