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Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- NFL Game Matchup Analysis via Mastermind Moments --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

OK, the season is well underway. NOW WHAT? TIME TO WIN! "NFL Game Matchup Analysis" is a power-packed quick-strike advanced scouting report analyzing the key fantasy football aspects of each and every game, every week. Once again in 2025, the Mastermind Moment returns where Michael Nazarek offers his gut feelings for ALL match-ups each and every week! This special premium feature comes with a Weekly In-Season Newsletter purchase! That cost is just $12.95 for all 18 weeks of the 2025 NFL season. Click HERE to order now!

-- Week #16 Premium Flex Player Rankings Released! --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday 11:20 PM PT: Premium Weekly Newsletter subscribers take note. In 2025, our initial Fantasy Flex Player Rankings for Week #16 (Non-PPR & PPR) return for your viewing pleasure. FFMastermind.com takes prides in boosting our premium features for you and you wanted FLEX player rankings, so you got them! Of course, we'll also be updating these rankings on Saturday afternoons. Log into your premium account and Enjoy.

-- Week #16 Premium Player Rankings Released! --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday 11:10 PM PT: Premium Weekly Newsletter subscribers take note. Have an early lineup deadline? No problem! The initial Fantasy Player Rankings for Week #16 (Non-PPR, PPR, & IDP sets) of the 2025 NFL season have been released for your viewing pleasure. FFMastermind.com prides itself on being one of the few newsletters on the market to release player rankings EVERY WEDNESDAY. Of course, we'll also be updating these rankings on Saturday afternoons with the latest injury news and notes as well. Log into your premium account and Enjoy.

-- 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!

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Brady Cook Will Start Again This Week --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Jets HC Aaron Glenn gas announced that QB Brady Cook starts again this week.

-- Chiefs IR Patrick Mahomes --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs have placed QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Vikings IR Two --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed LB Jonathan Greenard and S Josh Metellus on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Packers IR Micah Parsons --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Green Bay Packers have placed LB Micah Parsons (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Dolphins Release Matthew Judon --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have released DE Matthew Judon.

-- Why Subscribe to FFMastermind.com? --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Tua Tagovailoa Benched; Quinn Ewers Will Start This Week --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was benched today in favor of QB Quinn Ewers for this wwek's game against the Bengals.

-- Jets Extend Jeremy Ruckert --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Jets have signed TE Jeremy Ruckert to a two-year contract extension worth $10 million with a maximum of $11 over the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

-- Jaxson Dart Targeted by Defenders --
Wed Dec 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart has a target on his back as a runner.

-- Devin Bush Found Not Guilty --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns LB Devin Bush was found not guilty of assault and harassment charges stemming from a May incident. Bush was arrested in May on charges of simple assault and harassment. He has been available for the Browns this season with his trial set for December, snagging two interceptions and making 93 combined tackles in 14 games. Court documents show Bush was found not guilty of the simple assault and harassment chargers on Tuesday. Bush is now clear to play the rest of the season.

-- Bills Sign Michael Badgley to Practice Squad --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills have signed PK Michael Badgley to the practice squad.

-- Giants Release Younghoe Koo; Claim Caleb Murphy --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have claimed LB Caleb Murphy off waivers and waived PK Younghoe Koo.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --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!

-- Titans IR Three --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tennessee Titans have placed S Kevin Winston Jr. (hamstring), S Mike Brown (ankle), and S Xavier Woods (hamstring) on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

-- Cardinals IR Bam Knight; Sign One --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have placed RB Bam Knight (ankle) on injured reserve, ending his season. The team also signed WR Jalen Brooks.

-- Jaguars Sign Deejay Dallas --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed veteran free-agent RB Deejay Dallas.

-- Cardinals IR Andre Baccellia --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals have placed WR Andre Baccellia (neck) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Will Tua Tagovailoa be Benched? --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said “everything is on the table” and that “the quarterback play last night was not good enough” when asked about benching QB Tua Tagovailoa.

-- Commanders IR Noah Brown --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have placed WR Noah Brown (ribs) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --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!

-- Jets to Release Allen Lazard --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports the New York Jets and WR Allen Lazard have mutually agreed to part ways. He will be released.

-- Why Philip Rivers is Getting Another Start --
Tue Dec 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson has been cleared for football activities, but in a Monday press conference, HC Shane Steichen did not definitively say one way or another whether or not Richardson would have his 21-day practice window opened this week. While QB Riley Leonard could be an option, Steichen was fairly blunt when asked why the team would go with QB Philip Rivers instead of potentially giving the rookie a shot. “Obviously, we wanted to see how Philip did on Sunday, and I thought he did some really good things. To bring in a guy of his age and where he’s at in his career — we didn’t bring him in here to sit on the bench. I’ll say that,” Steichen said. “So, he’s excited for this challenge. We obviously got to take it one week at a time, and then we go from there.”

-- Broncos IR Brandon Jones --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have placed S Brandon Jones (pec) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Jets IR Isaiah Oliver --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Jets have placed S Isaiah Oliver (knee) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Jayden Daniels Will Not Play Again in 2025 --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have decided to shut down QB Jayden Daniels (elbow) for the final three games, turning his focus to supporting QB Marcus Mariota. Daniels was re-evaluated today and not yet cleared. With him expected to be medically ruled out vs. the Eagles, then facing a short week vs. the #Cowboys on Christmas, the final decision was made today.

-- Gardner Minshew Expected to Start Final Three Games --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports QB Gardner Minshew is expected to be the Kansas City Chief’s starter for the final three games of the season.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Mon Dec 15, 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!

-- Joe Burrow Will Start the Team's Final Three Games --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals HC Zac Taylor says QB Joe Burrow will start the final three games of the season.

-- Philip Rivers Will Start Again on Monday --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen says QB Philip Rivers will start this week's Monday night game against the 49ers.

-- Jets Starting QB Unknown Again --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Jets HC Aaron Glenn says he will have an answer on his starting quarterback for this week by Wednesday.

-- Buccaneers IR Zyon McCollum --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed CB Zyon McCollum (hip) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Micah Parsons Lost for the Season --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports an MRI revealed a torn ACL for Green Bay Packers DE Micah Parsons (knee), ending his season.

-- Jets Fire DC Steve Wilks --
Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have fired DC Steve Wilks.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Patrick Mahomes Lost for the Season with a Torn ACL --
Sun Dec 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL today against the Chargers.

-- Rams Will Look to Extend Puka Nacua --
Sun Dec 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua is a priority for the team to sign to a long-term contract extension this offseason.

-- Brandon Aiyuk Done for 2025 --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have placed WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee - PUP) on the reserve/left squad list, which officially ends his season... and almost certainly his 49ers career.

-- Ravens Activate Two --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Baltimore Ravens have activated S Ar'Darius Washington and LB Tavius Robinson from injured reserve.

-- Jets IR Azareye'h Thomas --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Jets have placed CB Azareye'h Thomas on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Bears IR Kyler Gordon --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have placed CB Kyler Gordon (groin) on Injured Reserve, knocking him out four games with the hopes he returns for the playoffs, sources said.

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Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Seahawks Extend Eric Saubert --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Seattle Seahawks have signed TE Eric Saubert to a one-year contract extension.

-- Rams Activate Tutu Atwell --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Rams have activated WR Tutu Atwell (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Colts Activate Philip Rivers; IR Braden Smith --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed QB Philip Rivers to the 53-man roster and placed OT Braden Smith (concussion/neck) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- What Joe Burrow's Comments Really Mean --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow has a history of sending messages in the media, and because of Cincinnati's history with unhappy players, many took Burrow's recent comments to signal he may either want out of the Bengals organization or out of football entirely. QB Carson Palmer ultimately won his freedom from Cincinnati, and it does not seem like it's really been six years since QB Andrew Luck called it quits at Burrow's current age (he turned 29 this week). But pump the brakes. I talked with a couple of sources on this who didn't think we are anywhere close to the above scenarios. "Blown out" of proportion, said one source. "Crazy." "He was emotional on his birthday and pissed that for as much as he's worked, he's still not able to win. That's all he wants to do. ... If he cannot win he's miserable." Burrow's long injury history is well documented, and the Bengals are on the brink of missing the playoffs for the fourth time in Burrow's six years. But he has another four years left on the largest contract in team history, and I don't get the sense that there's any panic inside the building about his long-term future with that organization.

-- Texans Activate Harrison Bryant --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have activated veteran TE Harrison Bryant after designating him for return this week from neck and shoulder injuries, per a league source.

-- Philip Rivers Will Start Sunday --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts will start QB Philip Rivers on Sunday against the Seahawks.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters with Daily Releases - Flex Rankings Return! --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Patriots IR Terrell Jennings --
Sat Dec 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have placed RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) on Injured Reserve, as he deals with a concussion, a source said. He’s out the next four games, but should return for the playoffs.

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