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-- Week #4: The Market Debuts! --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday - 9/25/2018: 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, 22 RBs, 30 WRs, 15 TEs, 10 PKs, and 5 Team Defenses. In-depth player analysis was included with each player ranked. In addition, Nazarek provided 21 trading and free-agent tips for fantasy owners. Log into your premium account to check it out now!

-- Week #4: Acquiring & Trading Targets --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --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 17 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!

-- Check Out The FFMastermind Edge Podcast TUESDAY NIGHT! --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

Our weekly podcast, The Fantasy Football Mastermind Edge, returns once again TUESDAY NIGHT at 11 PM ET! Tune in to catch host Michael Nazarek and co-host Chris Rito offer a preview of Week #4 along with select Picks to Click/Flick for your fantasy starting lineup. Rito will also offer his one-hit wonders at kicker and defense. The guys will also cover all the latest player injuries and NFL news. Tune in and check it out!

-- Source: Jimmy Garoppolo Lost for Season with Torn ACL --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports an MRI showed what the San Francisco 49ers feared... QB Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) tore his ACL and his season is over, per source.

-- 2018 In-Season Eye in the Sky Reports Debut! --
Wed Sep 5, 2018 --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 2018 NFL season!

-- ALL INJURY NEWS GOES PREMIUM! --
Sun Sep 2, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

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Last Updated: Tue Sep 25, 2018, 6:14 PM

-- Packers Work Out Quinton Dial --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Packers worked out free-agent DT Quinton Dial on Tuesday.

-- Saints to Host David Amerson --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent CB David Amerson is heading to New Orleans to visit with the Saints, a source said.

-- Raiders Sign PK Matt McCrane --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent PK Matt McCrane. McCrane was an undrafted free agent who was in camp with the Cardinals.

-- Packers IR Davon House; Sign Bashaud Breeland --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Green Bay Packers have placed veteran CB Davon House (shoulder) on Injured Reserve. The team also signed CB Bashaud Breeland.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --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!

-- Buccaneers IR Chris Conte --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed S Chris Conte (knee) on Injured Reserve with a knee injury.

-- Saints IR Patrick Robinson --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New Orleans Saints have placed CB Patrick Robinson (ankle) on Injured Reserve with a broken ankle.

-- Panthers Acquire Marshall Newhouse --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have acquired OT Marshall Newhouse from the Buffalo Bills for a conditional 2021 7th-rouind draft pick.

-- Titans IR Kevin Pamphile --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tennessee Titans have placed OT Kevin Pamphile (undisclosed) on injured reserve.

-- Giants Make Player Moves --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have signed TE Garrett Dickerson from the practice squad and waive WR Kaelin Clay.

-- Titans Sign One --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tennessee Titans have signed free-agent QB Austin Davis.

-- Keep Coming Back! --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Jack Fields gets to the point why he Keeps Coming Back to be a premium subscriber after trying out other services. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Jack has to say!

-- Cowboys IR Datone Jones; Re-Sign One --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed DT Datone Jones (knee) on injured reserve with a knee injury. The team also re-signed DT Caraun Reid.

-- Lions Work Out Brandon Spikes --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent LB Brandon Spikes worked out for the Detroit Lions today. As of now, there are no plans to sign him.

-- Bengals Sign One --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have signed DL Adolphus Washington from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.

-- Saints Work Out Josh Robinson --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent S Josh Robinson is working out for the New Orleans Saints today, a source said.

-- Competition Committee Uncomfortable with Roughing the Passer Rule --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports several members of the Competition Committee are uncomfortable with the roughing the passer calls early in the season. The rule is also under the microscope after Miami Dolphins DE William Hayes (knee) suffered a torn ACL attempting to avoid a roughing call. The Committee has a call scheduled for next week, but it's unclear if anything concerning the rule will change this season.

-- Jameis Winston Seems Unlikely to Start This Week --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports it seems unlikely that a returning QB Jameis Winston starts this week for the Buccaneers against the Bears.

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Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Texans Sign One --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have signed OT David Sharpe from the practice squad.

-- Dylan Cole Heading to IR --
Tue Sep 25, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans LB Dylan Cole (wrist), one of their up-and-coming players and a core special teamer, is expected to be placed on Injured Reserve with a dislocated wrist from Sunday, sources say. He kept quiet and played three quarters after the injury because he didn't want to come off the field.

-- Everson Griffen Dealing with a Health-Related Issue --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen has been dealing for weeks with a serious, personal health-related issue, per sources.

-- Colts Release Christine Michael --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts have released RB Christine Michael.

-- Ravens Sign One --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Baltimore Ravens have signed free-agent C Hroniss Grasu.

-- Jets Contact Steelers About LeVeon Bell --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Daily News reports the New York Jets have reached out to the Pittsburgh Steelers to express interest in trading for disgruntled All-Pro RB LeVeon Bell, according to sources. The Jets have not made a concrete offer for Bell yet, but they believe that the Steelers are serious about moving the dynamic offensive weapon.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters with Daily Releases! --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --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 premium samples from the 2017 & 2018 season HERE. There's a reason why Nazarek has been so successful competing against the experts over the past 23 seasons. Hard work, solid advice, and great fantasy strategy is the backbone of FFMastermind.com. Check it out!

-- Seahawks Work Out David Parry --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Seattle Seahawks are working out veteran free-agent DT David Parry.

-- Josh Rosen Named Cardinals Starting QB --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Arizona Cardinals HC Steve Wilks has named rookie QB Josh Rosen the team's new starting QB.

-- 49ers to Work Out Tom Savage --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers are bringing in free-agent QB Tom Savage for a workout, per source.

-- Baker Mayfield Offically Named Starter --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns HC Hue Jackson says he informed the team this morning that they're going to start rookie QB Baker Mayfield and QB Tyrod Taylor will be the backup if healthy.

-- Bengals RB Snap Count Watch --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard played 57-of-65 snaps (88%) Sunday against the Panthers. Rookie RB Mark Walton, whom was the only other active back on the roster, played only 7 snaps Sunday and did not touch the football.

-- John Ross Plays 31 Snaps Sunday --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross played 31-of-65 snaps (48%) Sunday against the Panthers.

-- 17 Fantasy Football Titles! --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Michael Valders gets to the point real quick concerning his 17 Fantasy Football Titles. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Michael has to say!

-- D.J. Moore Plays 33 Snaps Sunday --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers rookie WR D.J. Moore played 33-of-67 snaps (49%) Sunday against the Bengals.

-- Saints Reserve WR Snap Count Watch --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New Orleans Saints WR Cameron Meredith played 34-of-79 snaps (43%) Sunday against the Falcons. Rookie WR Tre'Quan Smith played 26 snaps, while WR Austin Carr played 13.

-- Gronk Confirms He'd Retire Before Accepting Any Trade --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski commented on the report that he was almost traded to Detroit, but wouldn't have reported there or anywhere - and that nixed any deal: "Yeah it happened. Brady's my quarterback."

-- LeVeon Bell Trade Watch --
Mon Sep 24, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have received a few inquiries from teams looking to trade for franchised RB LeVeon Bell, and they have not shot those down as they once did. A trade would be very complicated, but not impossible. Expect this to heat up as the trade deadline gets closer.

-- Phillip Lindsay Ejected --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay was ejected from Week 3 against the Ravens for throwing a punch.

-- Steelers Listening to Trade Offers for LeVeon Bell --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are now listening to trade offers for RB LeVeon Bell, league sources say.

-- FFMastermind.com Subscribers Win Thousands! --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- LeSean McCoy Investigation Watch --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the NFL is waiting for law enforcement's case against Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy to conclude before launching an investigation.

-- Browns to Name Baker Mayfield Starter on Monday --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns rookie QB Baker Mayfield will be named the team's starting quarterback on Monday.

-- Bernard & Walton Only Bengals Active RBs Today --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Giovani Bernard and RB Mark Walton are the only active running backs for today's game against the Panthers.

-- Gronk Nearly Became a Lion --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions nearly completed a blockbuster trade in the week of the NFL draft that would have sent TE Rob Gronkowski to Detroit, per sources. When Gronkowski discovered he could be traded to Detroit that week, he threatened to retire rather than go to the Lions, according to sources. Gronkowski even declined to return the Lions' calls, despite the fact that former Patriots executive Bob Quinn and HC Matt Patricia were leading the Detroit organization. It was at that point that Gronkowski and Patriots officials met, with the two sides discussing a plan for the Pro Bowl tight end to continue playing -- but only in New England. The Patriots then called off any proposed trade with the Lions, leaving Detroit disappointed.

-- Why the Cardinals May Bench Sam Bradford Sooner Than Later --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Arizona Cardinals can save money in roster bonuses by benching QB Sam Bradford and turning to rookie first-round draft pick QB Josh Rosen.

-- Blaine Gabbert Will Start Today --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tennessee Titans QB Blaine Gabbert will start against the Jaguars today.

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Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Earl Thomas Trade Watch --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks haven't spoken about FS Earl Thomas since before he return. Some in the Cowboys organization hope to restart talks today. Seattle would have to be blown away to even consider it.

-- Bills Want Vontae Davis' Signing Bonus Back --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills are expected to pursue retired CB Vontae Davis' signing bonus.

-- Giants Bench Ereck Flowers --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants spent the week preparing ORT Chad Wheeler to play significant snaps and sources now say that he's expected to start. That means former first-round pick OT Ereck Flowers would be headed to the bench.

-- Jon Gruden Creating a Divide --
Sun Sep 23, 2018 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Oakland Raiders HC Jon Gruden's approach to personnel has led to a divide in the building, sources say. He has his own inner circle and his own personnel boards.

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