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-- Week #17: Picks to Click/Flick --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

MONDAY: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #17 Early Week Picks to Click/Flick feature has been released for your viewing pleasure. This section expresses our gut feeling with regard to which NFL players we feel will have good days and those that will have bad ones. They are based upon past performances as well as this week's match-up. Be sure to check them out in your premium account before you set your starting lineup this week!

-- Week #17: Sunday Night Waiver Wire & 4th & One Injury Report Released --
Sun Dec 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SUNDAY 5:35 PM PT: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #17 Sunday Night Waiver Wire and 4th & One Injury Report have been released for your viewing pleasure. FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek offers a whopping 60 players to consider in our Sunday Night Waiver Wire! Be sure to check it out in your premium account before you make any free agent player moves this week!

-- Renew for 2026 NOW at Rock Bottom Rates! --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Just a quick reminder... We have begun taking RENEWALS for 2026 at special Rock Bottom Rates! If you plan to renew for 2026, we would appreciate it if you logged into your premium account to renew at your earliest convenience! Thank you and good luck this week!

-- Late-Season Sale: Weekly Premium Newsletters Only $9.95! --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The majority of the FFMastermind.com Weekly In-Season Fantasy Newsletter is written by FOUR-peat champion 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 a few samples from 2024 and 2025. There's a reason why Nazarek has been so successful competing against the experts over the past 30 seasons. Hard work, solid advice, and great fantasy strategy is the backbone of FFMastermind.com. Check it out! Best of all, the cost of these newsletters is only $9.95 during our LATE-SEASON SALE for the rest of 2025!

-- 2025 In-Season Eye in the Sky Reports Debut! --
Mon Sep 1, 2025 --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 2025 NFL season!

-- FFMastermind.com Wins Another $4,100! --
Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Many patrons ask Why should they subscribe to FFMastermind.com Premium Services when they are other cheaper services? Well, FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek did it again! He just cashed out another $1,100 in the 2024 High Stakes FFPC Dynasty Leagues by winning his $250 league championship (2nd title in the past 3 years)! He also cashed out another $3,000 in the 2024 High Stakes FFPC & Fantasy Pros Contests by winning his $350 Fantasy Pros league championship and finishing 2nd in his FFPC Main Event league! He's won more than $40K playing in the FFPC since 2014! Isn't it about time you took winning more seriously? Take it from thousands of Satisfied Customers. We are serious about helping you win it all! Order Now!

Last Updated: Mon Dec 22, 2025, 8:55 PM

-- D.K. Metcalf Suspended Two Games --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL is suspending Pittsburgh Steelers WR D.K. Metcalf two games without pay for physically confronting a Lions fan during Sunday’s win at Detroit, per sources. Metcalf, who had reported the same fan to security last season, plans to appeal.

-- Cardinals IR Two --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have placed CB Garrett Williams (Achilles) and DT Walter Nolen (knee) on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Nick Maltese gets to the point real quick concerning his 12 Fantasy Football Championships. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Nick has to say!

-- Commanders IR Two; Sign Two --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Washington Commanders have claimed WR Jamal Agnew off waivers from Atlanta and claimed DT Shy Tuttle off waivers from Tennessee. The team also placed DT Eddie Goldman and WR Jaylin Lane on injured reserve.

-- Chiefs IR Gardner Minshew; Sign One --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed QB Shane Buechele to the active roster from the Bills practice squad and placed QB Gardner Minshew (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Denzel Perryman Suspended Two Games --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman has been suspended without pay for two games for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players, including during Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Perryman is appealing the suspension, per source. The hearing set for Tuesday.

-- 49ers Activate Yetur Gross-Matos --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have activated DE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Commanders IR Sam Cosmi --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Washington Commanders have placed OG Sam Cosmi (concussion) on injured reserve, ending his season

-- Colts Activate DeForest Buckner --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have activated DT DeForest Buckner (neck) from injured reserve.

-- Sign Up for Free Fantasy Newsletters! --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Wondering what information we pack into our free e-mail fantasy newsletters each month? How about the latest NFL news? Or maybe the latest upgrades to our site? Previews of coming attractions? Links to the hottest pages at FFMastermind.com? Special offers made exclusively to free mailer recipients? Yes, to all of the above and occasional FREE SNEAK PEEKS into a portion of our premium services too! What are they? Only those who have signed up to receive the newsletter know and we're not telling! Just click HERE, submit the form with your e-mail address, and we'll send you exactly what we send them! You'll get your FREE SNEAK PEEKS, but most importantly, you'll be kept well informed by the Definitive Fantasy Football Information Service all year round! What more can you ask?

-- Derick Hall's One Game Suspension Upheld --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Seattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall's one-game suspension for an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct has been upheld.

-- Commanders Sign Jeff Driskel --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have signed QB Jeff Driskel off the Cardinals practice squad, per source.

-- Brady Cook Will Start Again This Week --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Jets HC Aaron Glenn says QB Brady Cook will be the starter this week against the Patriots

-- D.K. Metcalf Incident With Fan Under Review --
Mon Dec 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the league will review the situation between WR D.K. Metcalf and a fan in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week #16 win over the Lions.

-- Mike McDaniel In for 2026; Tua OUT --
Sun Dec 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel is likely to be back in 2026, though QB Tua Tagovailoa is not expected to return.

-- Tua & Hill Linked? --
Sun Dec 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports if the Miami Dolphins release RB Tyreek Hill before June 1st, they would save $23.65 million against their cap. If they designated him a post June 1st release, they would save $36M in 2026. Either way, moving on from Hill could help pave the way for Miami to move on from QB Tua Tagovailoa.

-- FFMastermind.com Subscribers Win Thousands! --
Sun Dec 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Many patrons ask Why should they subscribe to FFMastermind.com Premium Services when they are other cheaper services? Did you know that the winners of the 2013 AFFL ($25,000 Grand Prize), 2012 FFWC ($200,000 Grand Prize), 2010 FFPC ($100,000 Grand Prize), 2008 NBC Sports NFFC Primetime Event ($100,000 Grand Prize), 2005 NFFC ($100,000 Grand Prize), 2005 & 2006 PayDaySports ($65,000 Grand Prize), and 2005 Fantasy VIPs ($25,000 Grand Prize) High Stakes Fantasy Football Contests are all FFMastermind.com Premium Service Subscribers? Yup, it's true. Winners know THE BEST when they see it. And FFMastermind.com is happy to help them win THOUSANDS! Heck, Michael Nazarek himself recently cashed out $4,100 in the 2024 FFPC Main Event, $250 Dynasty, and $350 Fantasy Pros High Stakes Contest Leagues, $1,500 in a 2023 $350 Fantasy Pros High Stakes Contest League, $1,300 in a 2022 $250 FFPC Dynasty League, $4,000 in the 2021 High Stakes FFPC Main Event, $7,000 in the 2019 High Stakes FFPC Main Event, $4,000 in the 2016 High Stakes FFPC Main Event, $10,000 in the 2015 High Stakes FFPC Main Event and $7,500 in the 2014 High Stakes FFPC Main Event when his team finished 15th out of a whopping 1,344 teams! Isn't it about time you took winning more seriously? Take it from thousands of Satisfied Customers. We are serious about helping you win it all! Order Now!

-- Dolphins Tried to Acquire Joe Burrow --
Sun Dec 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports sources say the Miami Dolphins offered four first-round picks to the Cincinnati Bengals for QB Joe Burrow before the draft in 2020.

-- Rams Fire Chase Blackburn --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams have fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn. The Rams’ special teams played a role in three of the team’s four losses this season, including Thursday night’s defeat in Seattle, and now changes are being made.

-- Cowboys IR DaRon Bland; Activate Trevon Diggs --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have activated CB Trevon Diggs (knee) from injured reserve and placed CB DaRon Bland (foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Saints Extend Charlie Smyth --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New Orleans Saints have signed PK Charlie Smyth to a three-year contract.

-- Chiefs Make Player Moves --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed OT Chukwuebuka Godrick, QB Chris Oladokun, and RB Dameon Pierce to active roster contracts. They have also placed LB Leo Chenal and OT Jawaan Taylor on injured reserve and waived RB Elijah Mitchell.

-- Browns IR Jack Conklin; Sign One --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed S Christopher Edmonds and placed OT Jack Conklin (concussion) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters with Daily Releases - Flex Rankings Return! --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --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 2024 season HERE. BEST OF ALL, WEEKLY FLEX PLAYER RANKINGS HAVE RETURNED IN 2025! There's a reason why Nazarek has been so successful competing against the experts over the past 30 seasons. Hard work, solid advice, and great fantasy strategy is the backbone of FFMastermind.com. Check it out!

-- Bills Make Player Moves --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Buffalo Bills have signed DE Matthew Judon to their practice squad and released DE Morgan Fox.

-- Travis Kelce Will Play in the Chiefs' Final Three Games in 2025 --
Sat Dec 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports despite the Kansas City Chiefs getting eliminated from the NFL's postseason last week, TE Travis Kelce, the team's star tight end, plans to play in each of the final three games this season. "It's just integrity, man," Kelce said following Friday's practice. "I signed up to be a Chief, and I love doing what I do. I know I've been dreaming of being in these moments and playing for an NFL team since I was a kid. Getting back to that will give you more motivation than you could ever need. That's just how you need to go about work, whether you're in the [playoff] race or not. I'm going to make sure these guys know I'm out there giving them everything I got."

-- Bills Host Matthew Judon And... --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills hosted free-agent DE Matthew Judon for a workout today and they intend to sign him to their practice squad.

-- Derick Hall Suspended One Game --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Seattle Seahawks LB Derick Hall has been suspended for one game for an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct.

-- Vikings IR Christian Darrisaw --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed OT Christian Darrisaw (knee) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Tua Tagovailoa Done in Miami? --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports QB Tua Tagovailoa has in all likelihood has played his final down for the Miami Dolphins.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters - Free Market Section for Week #2 --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --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 the Runningback Section of week #2's MARKET feature from the 2025 season HERE. BEST OF ALL, WEEKLY FLEX PLAYER RANKINGS HAVE RETURNED IN 2025! There's a reason why Nazarek has been so successful competing against the experts over the past 30 seasons. Hard work, solid advice, and great fantasy strategy is the backbone of FFMastermind.com. Check it out!

-- Saints IR Devaughn Vele --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New Orleans Saints have placed WR Devaughn Vele (shoulder) on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, ending his season.

-- Michael Carter Will Start This Week --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

AZCentral reports Arizona Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon says RB Michael Carter will start this week against the Falcons.

-- Bengals IR Kris Jenkins --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DT Kris Jenkins (ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Garrett Wilson Lost for the Season --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Post reports Jets HC Aaron Glenn says WR Garrett Wilson (knee - IR) will not play for the rest of the season.

-- Unlucky Rams --
Fri Dec 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Los Angeles Rams became the first team in NFL history to lose a game with 500+ yards of offense, no turnovers and 3+ opponent turnovers. Last night's 38-37 loss to the Seattle Seahawks was also the first time in NFL history that a team won in overtime on a two-point conversion.

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