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-- Week #4: The Market Debuts! --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday - 9/29/2026: 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, 23 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 27 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 29, 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 23 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

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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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-- Texans Sign Dare Ogunbowale --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have signed RB Dare Ogunbowale from the Raiders’ practice squad.

-- Raiders IR Jack Bech --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed WR Jack Bech (forearm) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Jets Sign Jason Sanders; Release Blake Grupe --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Jets have signed PK Jason Sanders and waived PK Blake Grupe.

-- Titans IR Two --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tennessee Titans have placed OG Fernando Carmona (ankle) and OG Jackson Slater (foot) on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Cam Ward Won't be Benched --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Tennessee Titans HC Robert Saleh says he's not considering benching QB Cam Ward.

-- Buccaneers Sign Ifeatu Melifonwu --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran free-agent S Ifeatu Melifonwu.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Tue Sep 29, 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!

-- Giants Release OBJ, Sign Braxton Berrios --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York giants have releas WR Odell Beckham Jr. and promoted WR Braxton Berrios from the practice squad.

-- J.J. McCarthy Could Start Soon --
Tue Sep 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports the New York Giants could start QB J.J. McCarthy in the near future.

-- Buccaneers IR Jalen McMillan --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed WR Jalen McMillan (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Dolphins IR De'Von Achane --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins have placed RB De'Von Achane (knee) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Bills Activate Phidarian Mathis --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Buffalo Bills have activated DT Phidarian Mathis from the reserve suspended list.

-- 49ers Sign Matt Judon --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN report the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent DE Matt Judon.

-- FFM is a Clear Dual Threat! --
Mon Sep 28, 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!

-- Jameis Winston Still Giants' Starter --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants HC John Harbaugh has confirmed QB Jameis Winston remains the team’s starting quarterback.

-- Brian Burns Lost for the Season --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New York Giants LB Brian Burns (knee) has indeed torn his ACL during Sunday’s win over the Titans. He is lost for the season.

-- Jalon Daniels Will Start --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels will start in QB Baker Mayfield's (thumb) absence.

-- Giants Acquire J.J. McCarthy --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have acquired QB J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have acquired QB J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Packers Sign Mekhi Becton --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Green Bay Packers have signed free-agent OL Mekhi Becton.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Mon Sep 28, 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!

-- De'Von Achane Tears ACL; Lost for the Season --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (knee) suffered a torn ACL, sources said. He’s lost for the season.

-- Leo Chenal Lost for the Season --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Washington Commanders LB Leo Chenal (neck) will have season-ending surgery for a fracture in his neck.

-- Commanders to Re-Sign Austin Ekeler --
Mon Sep 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders are expected to re-sign free-agent RB Austin Ekeler to their 53-man roster pending physical, sources said. Ekeler is healed from an Achilles tear.

-- Case Keenum Will Start Monday Night --
Sun Sep 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent cleared concussion protocol, but QB Case Keenum will start Monday against the Eagles.

-- Josh Jacobs Watch --
Sun Sep 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports do not expect an imminent return for Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (commissioner's exempt list). Jacob’s current time on the list is expected to count as time served toward an eventual suspension. If they get to the point where it’s five games, six games, maybe eight games, that might be when you’re looking at a potential return for Jacobs.

-- Giants Eyeing QBs --
Sun Sep 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants HC John Harbaugh says all options are open for which quarterback his team will bring in. Sources say the list of quarterbacks includes free-agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Cardinals backup QB Gardner Minshew, Vikings reserve QB J.J. McCarthy, 49ers backup QB Mac Jones and Chiefs backup QB Justin Fields. QB Brandon Allen, who was in training camp with the Giants, is also a possibility.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Sun Sep 27, 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!

-- Joey Porter Jr. Trade Watch --
Sun Sep 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports a handful of teams, including the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, have begun making inquiries about the availability of Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., league sources said.

-- 49ers IR Demarcus Robinson --
Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have placed WR Demarcus Robinson (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Broncos IR Jonah Coleman --
Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter report the Denver Broncos have RB Jonah Coleman (high-ankle sprain) on injured reserve. Coleman is expected back for the Broncos’ game against the Cardinals in late October. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Jason Sanders Will Kick for Jets This Week --
Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Jets HC Aaron Glenn says PK Jason Sanders will serve as the team’s kicker in Week #3 against the Lions.

-- Panthers IR Claudin Cherelus; Sign One --
Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed LB Claudin Cherelus (shoulder) on injured reserve and signed LB Maema Njongmeta from the practice squad. Cherelus is OUT 4+ games.

-- Cowboys IR P.J. Locke --
Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed S P.J. Locke (foot) on injured reserve due to his foot injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

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Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Packers Sign Laken Tomlinson --
Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Green Bay Packers have signed OG Laken Tomlinson from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.

-- Colts IR Alec Pierce; Sign One --
Sat Sep 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have placed WR Alec Pierce (heel) on injured reserve and signed WR Anthony Gould from the practice squad. Pierce is OUT 4+ games.

-- Rams to Keep Using a RBBC --
Fri Sep 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Rams.com reports Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay says he envisions RB Kyren Williams and RB Blake Corum continuing to split carries for the rest of the 2026 season, answering "Yes" when asked and adding, "we look at it like we got two great backs, and those guys being able to spell each other is when we're at our best."

-- Bills IR Jordan Hancock; Sign One --
Fri Sep 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Buffalo Bills have signed WR Greg Dortch to the active roster from the practice squad, and placed DB Jordan Hancock (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Patriots IR Quintayvious Hutchins --
Fri Sep 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have placed LB Quintayvious Hutchins (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Jaxson Dart to Undergo Surgery Today --
Fri Sep 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart's (knee - IR) knee surgery will be today, per sources. The belief is it will be a meniscus and MCL repair. Dart was injured in Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Rams. HC John Harbaugh said Dart will be out for the regular season.

-- FFMastermind.com Subscribers Win Thousands! --
Fri Sep 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Nick Chubb to Retire as a Brown --
Fri Sep 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cleveland Browns official website reports RB Nick Chubb will sign a one-day contract to retire as a Cleveland Brown.

-- Giants Eyeing Jimmy Garoppolo --
Thu Sep 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SBNation.com reports the New York Giants are pursuing veteran free-agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo following starter QB Jaxson Dart's (knee - IR) knee injury. There could be mutual interest between the Giants and Garoppolo, who is not currently on an active roster

-- Giants IR Jaxson Dart --
Thu Sep 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed QB Jaxson Dart (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games and likely the entire season.

-- Joey Porter Jr. Speaks --
Thu Sep 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) denied the report that he was seeking a second opinion on his back. He also said he did not request a trade, and will play when healthy.

-- Josh Jacobs Legal Update --
Thu Sep 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Judge Marc Hammer denied the request by the victim in the Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (CEL) case to have the records permanently sealed and instead turned the matter back over to the Hobart/Lawrence police department, which is the custodian of the records. Any new requests for the records will be handled by the HLPD, which will determine whether it is considered fair to release those records. The victim or Jacobs will be granted time to appear if the HLPD decides to release the records.

-- Giants QB Watch --
Thu Sep 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports QB Gardner Minshew and QB Mac Jones are potential trade candidates for the New York Giants.

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Thu Sep 24, 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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