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-- Week #5: The Market Debuts! --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday - 10/6/2026: 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: 16 QBs, 25 RBs, 25 WRs, 14 TEs, 10 PKs, and 5 Team Defenses. In-depth player analysis was included with each player ranked. In addition, Nazarek provided 26 trading and free-agent tips for fantasy owners. Log into your premium account to check it out now!

-- Week #5: Acquiring & Trading Targets --
Tue Oct 6, 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!

Last Updated: Tue Oct 6, 2026, 5:28 PM

-- Eagles IR Tank Bigsby --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Philadelphia Eagles have placed RB Tank Bigsby (sports hernia) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games, but likely more.

-- Braxton Berrios Lost for the Season --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York giants WR Braxton Berrios (foot - IR) announced on Instagram that he needs surgery on his foot/ankle and is lost for the season.

-- Cardinals IR Hunter Long --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals have placed TE Hunter Long (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Cardinals Sign Jedrick Wills --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have signed OT Jedrick Wills off the Bills practice squad. The 10th overall pick in 2020 heads to Arizona after the team lost OT Paris Johnson Jr. (biceps) for the season.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Tue Oct 6, 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!

-- Lane Johnson Retires --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Philadelphia Eagles perennial Pro Bowl OT Lane Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL.

-- Seahawks Decline to Officially Sign Joe Mixon --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Seattle Seahawks decided not to sign RB Joe Mixon after he underwent a physical.

-- Jalen Hurts Watch --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Eagles OC Sean Mannion commented on the under center, play action game (that the offense is among the worst in the NFL at) and if QB Jalen Hurts is suited to run it; “He can do it.” And... “We believe in it.”

-- Broncos to Workout Jamari Thrash --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent WR Jamari Thrash will workout for the Denver Broncos. Thrash was waived off of the Browns’ injured reserve list last month.

-- Colts Eyeing Marvin Harrison Jr. --
Tue Oct 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts are among the teams that have called the Arizona Cardinals about the trade availability of WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

-- Marcus Davenport Retires --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran DE Marcus Davenport has decided to retire. Davenport asked for his release from the Chicago Bears after playing his final game Sunday.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --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!

-- Seahawks Sign Joe Mixon --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports veteran free-agent RB Joe Mixon has signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

-- Seahawks to Workout Joe Mixon --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports veteran free-agent RB Joe Mixon is working out for the Seattle Seahawks on Monday.

-- Giants IR Braxton Berrios --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Giants have placed WR Braxton Berrios (foot) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Tyson Bagent Will Start Again This Week --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson confirms QB Tyson Bagent will start this week.

-- Tyreek Hill Watch --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran free-agent WR Tyreek Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus said he plans to begin negotiating a deal for his veteran wide receiver with multiple teams today. One of those teams is the Chiefs, who have maintained contact with Hill. “I would anticipate Tyreek potentially signing with a team over the next few days,” Rosenhaus said.

-- Travis Hunter Only Played Defense on Sunday --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Jacksonville Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter played only on defense on Sunday.

-- Sign Up for Free Fantasy Newsletters! --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --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?

-- Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Going Nowhere --
Mon Oct 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports despite being winless since Week 16 of last season and having an offense that is struggling this season, Los Angeles Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh is standing by OC Mike McDaniel. "His job is not in jeopardy," Harbaugh said. "He's a skilled coach, and we're going to keep growing."

-- Jeremiyah Love Speaks About Frustrations --
Sun Oct 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love said he wasn't injured when asked about his right ankle getting worked on by a trainer in the their quarter. He said it was all about maintenance and management. He said he's frustrated with his snaps being managed because it's limiting his ability to help the team. "I'm really frustrated with myself because I just want to be good," Love said. "I want to be 100 percent and I want to go out there and do what I need to do. Not saying I'm not 100 percent, but I'm not where I want to be. I'm not able to go out there and do spectacular plays every single time or stuff like that. So, just frustrated with myself, not with the coaches, but they're doing a great job of managing me." Love said his snaps being managed at this point has to do with keeping him fresh as much as anything.

-- Lane Johnson Questionable to Play Today --
Sun Oct 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Philadelphia Eagles are now listing OT Lane Johnson as questionable for today’s game against the Rams due to personal reasons.

-- No Limit Today for Puka Nacua --
Sun Oct 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter report sources says the Los Angeles Rams do not intend to limit WR Puka Nacua’s workload today against the Eagles.

-- Lions Fail to Extend Sam LaPorta --
Sun Oct 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions and TE Sam LaPorta broke off contract talks after several weeks of discussions, as a deal did not come together as hoped. As of now, he'll be a free agent in 2027.

-- Joey Porter Jr. Set to Play Today --
Sun Oct 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN report CB Joey Porter Jr. is set to play for the Dallas Cowboys days after being traded from Pittsburgh, but the team is expected to limit his snaps vs Houston. One source estimated about 30 snaps or so, depending on the flow of the game.

-- FFMastermind.com Subscribers Win Thousands! --
Sun Oct 4, 2026 --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!

-- Ravens IR Two --
Sat Oct 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Baltimore Ravens have placed C Jovaughn Gwyn (ankle) and backup C Ethan Pocic (knee) on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Panthers IR Xavier Legette --
Sat Oct 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have placed WR Xavier Legette (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bears IR Braxton Jones --
Sat Oct 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have placed OT Braxton Jones (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Seahawks IR Jadarian Price; Sign One --
Sat Oct 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Seattle Seahawks have signed RB Velus Jones from their practice squad, while placing RB Jadarian Price (chest) on injured reserve. Price will miss 4+ games.

-- Packers IR Warren Brinson --
Sat Oct 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Green Bay Packers have placed DT Warren Brinson (calf/groin) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bills Extend Joe Andreessen --
Sat Oct 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills and LB Joe Andreessen are in agreement on a two-year, $5M contract extension with $3M guaranteed.

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Sat Oct 3, 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!

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