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-- Week #6: The Market Debuts! --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday - 10/7/2025: 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, 24 RBs, 26 WRs, 15 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. We also debut the DROP list... a list of 17 players that you should drop right now! Log into your premium account to check it out now!

-- Week #6: Acquiring & Trading Targets --
Tue Oct 13, 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!

-- Week #6: Picks to Click/Flick --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

MONDAY: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #6 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 #6: Sunday Night Waiver Wire & 4th & One Injury Report Released --
Sun Oct 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SUNDAY 6:00 PM PT: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #6 Sunday Night Waiver Wire and 4th & One Injury Report have been released for your viewing pleasure. FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek offers a whopping 51 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!

-- 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

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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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-- Chargers Workout JuJu Smith-Schuster --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers worked out free-agent WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on Tuesday.

-- Bears Activate Shemar Turner --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have activated DL Shemar Turner (knee) from the reserve PUP list.

-- Sign Up for Free Fantasy Newsletters! --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Browns IR Raheim Sanders --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have placed RB Raheim Sanders (hip) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- James Cook Could See Less Touches If... --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Buffalo Bills HC Joe Brady said RB James Cook needs to protect the ball or he’s going to get fewer carries. “At some point, there has to be consequences,” Brady said.

-- Alaric Jackson Set to be Suspended Two Games --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles Rams OL Alaric Jackson is expected to be suspended two games for punching Bills LB Bradley Chubb during Monday night’s postgame gathering, per sources. The NFL has not yet notified the team nor the NFLPA.

-- Montez Sweat Suspended Two Games --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat has been suspended for the club’s next two games without pay for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy, per The NFL.

-- Jerry Jeudy Watch --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cleveland Browns would like a third or fourth-round draft pick in return for WR Jerry Jeudy, but he’s not sure they’ll be able to get it.

-- 49ers Eyeing Jauan Jennings? --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings WR Jauan Jennings would be a name for me to keep an eye on for the San Francisco 49ers.

-- FFMastermind.com Subscribers Win Thousands! --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Rams Release Harrison Mevis; Sign Blake Grupe --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have waived PK Harrison Mevis and signed PK Blake Grupe from the Jets practice squad.

-- Justin Herbert Going Nowhere --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Chargers would not consider trading QB Justin Herbert.

-- Jaguars Sign One --
Tue Oct 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com report the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed S Kaevon Merriweather to their 53-man roster from their practice squad.

-- Browns Sign Audric Estime --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cleveland Browns have signed RB Audric Estime from the Vikings’ practice squad.

-- Vikings Workout JuJu Smith-Schuster --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings worked out free-agent WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on Monday.

-- Malik Willis to Remain Dolphins Starting QB --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Sun Sentinel reports Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley says there's no thought of benching QB Malik Willis at this point. "We've played five games, and Malik is our quarterback."

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Mon Oct 12, 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!

-- Dre Greenlaw Suspended One Game --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports San Francisco 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game after being ejected from Sunday's game against the Seahawks. This was the exact outcome we expected after Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s game for headbutting Seahawks LB Ernest Jones on the sideline during a scuffle.

-- Tom Kennedy Lost for the Season --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions WR/KR Tom Kennedy (knee) suffered a significant MCL injury that is expected to require surgery and will end his season.

-- Javon Hargrave Lost for the Season --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports tests today confirmed that Green Bay Packers DT Javon Hargrave (Achilles) suffered a season-ending torn Achilles.

-- Cam Ward to Remain Titans Starting QB --
Mon Oct 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tennessee Titans HC Robert Saleh was asked about whether the team needs to consider benching the quarterback in hopes of sparking better offensive results. Saleh said it is not on the team’s radar. “Cam’s our starting quarterback,” Saleh said. “We’re going to give him every opportunity to be successful this year. We’re going to continue working with him, grinding with him and trying to help him get better.”

-- Texans Acquire Marvin Harrison Jr. --
Sun Oct 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to trade WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and 2027 7th-round draft pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round draft pick and 2027 6th-round pick.

-- Cardinals Trade Marvin Harrison Jr. --
Sun Oct 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Sun Oct 11, 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!

-- No Fire Sale for the Eagles --
Sun Oct 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles won't have a fire sale.

-- Falcons IR Yasir Abdullah --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have placed LB Yasir Abdullah (hamstring) on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Cardinals IR Isaiah Adams --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals have placed OG Isaiah Adams (ankle) on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Chargers IR Two; Activate Two --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Chargers have activated FB Scott Matlock and OL Branson Taylor from injured reserve. They also placed QB Trey Lance and OL Trevor Penning on injured reserve.

-- Packers IR Chris Brooks --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Green Bay Packers have placed RB Chris Brooks (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Jets Activate Tim Patrick --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have activated WR Tim Patrick from injured reserve and he has no game status.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters with Daily Releases - Flex Rankings Return! --
Sat Oct 10, 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 WILL RETURN 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!

-- Patriots IR Two --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the New England Patriots have placed FB Reggie Gilliam (ankle/knee) and WR Mack Hollins (calf) on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Steelers IR Michael Pittman Jr. --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) on injured reserve due to his foot injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Vikings Elevate OBJ --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have elevated WR Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad prior to the game against the Saints.

-- Colts Not Acquiring Marvin Harrison Jr. --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts are not the team that is finalizing a trade to acquire WR Marvin Harrison Jr..

-- Cardinals Finalizing a Deal to Trade Marvin Harrison Jr. --
Sat Oct 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade WR Marvin Harrison Jr., sources said. The team informed Harrison this morning that he will be inactive for Sunday’s game vs Detroit as details of the trade are finalized. The Houston Texans are one team interested in his services.

-- Chargers IR Rashawn Slater --
Fri Oct 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed OT Rashawn Slater (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

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Fri Oct 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Broncos IR Pat Bryant --
Fri Oct 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have placed WR Pat Bryant (ankle) on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Eagles Release Andy Dalton --
Fri Oct 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles have released veteran QB Andy Dalton.

-- Tyler Huntley Will Start This Week --
Fri Oct 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Baltimore Ravens QB Tyler Huntley will start this week's game against the Falcons.

-- Tyreek Hill Court Update - Could Face a 6-Game Suspension --
Fri Oct 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports veteran free-agent WR Tyreek Hill testified in an assault and batter civil case in Miami on Thursday. This trial stems from a 2025 case in which Hill was alleged to have physically abused his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro. At his hearing, Hill admitted to saying to her that he was able to get people to hurt her, but denied allegations that he hit, scratched or shoved Vaccaro, pulled out her hair, spit in her face or punched toward her stomach while she was pregnant. Legally speaking, a jury will decide whether or not Hill’s actions warrant any kind of punishment, but the league will likely decide after the trial whether or not Hill’s actions warrant a suspension, which could be as high as six games.

-- Commanders Release Kaytron Allen --
Thu Oct 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Washington Commanders have waived rookie RB Kaytron Allen.

-- Cowboys Release Emari Demercado --
Thu Oct 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Star Telegram reports the Dallas Cowboys have waived RB Emari Demercado.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Thu Oct 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Cowboys Activate Tyler Smith to Play Tonight --
Thu Oct 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys are activating All-Pro OG Tyler Smith (thumb) from Injured Reserve to play tonight against the Buccaneers. One of the NFL's best, Smith had thumb surgery right before the season with hopes of returning as soon as possible. After a full practice Wednesday, he's back.

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