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Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- 2025 NFL Depth Charts Updated in Weekly Newsletter! --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Week #15: Final Fantasy Thoughts --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Premium Weekly Fantasy Newsletter subscribers take note. FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek offers his Final Fantasy Thoughts for the week on Friday. In week #15's edition, Nazarek discusses the injury situations around the NFL entering the weekend. What should smart fantasy owners do? Log into your premium account to find out!

-- 2025 In-Season Eye in the Sky Reports Debut! --
Mon Sep 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Kyle Pitts Could be Franchised --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the franchise tag is potentially in play for Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts at the end of the season.

-- Kenny Pickett Will Start This Week --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Kenny Pickett will start this week against the Eagles.

-- Brady Cook Will Start This Week --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Jets HC Aaron Glenn says QB Brady Cook will start this week against the Jaguars.

-- Chargers to Go With Hot Hand at RB --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Chargers OC Greg Roman commented on the split between rookie RB Omarion Hampton and RB Kimani Vidal moving forward: "It's so fluid. It could change at a drop of a hat and I'm always going to go with the hot hand. You never know who that's going to be. So you get into the game, you find out who's got the hot hand and they'll get the bulk of the work. But right now I'm seeing two guys with the hot hand, so that's a good problem to have."

-- Jets Extend Josh Myers --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Jets have signed starting C Josh Myers to a two-year, $12 million contract extension that ties him to New York through the 2027 season.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters - Free Market Section for Week #2 --
Fri Dec 12, 2025 --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 the Runningback Section of week #2's MARKET feature from the 2025 season HERE. BEST OF ALL, WEEKLY FLEX PLAYER RANKINGS HAVE RETURNED IN 2025! There's a reason why Nazarek has been so successful competing against the experts over the past 30 seasons. Hard work, solid advice, and great fantasy strategy is the backbone of FFMastermind.com. Check it out!

-- Colts Prepping to Start Philip Rivers --
Thu Dec 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts are prepping to start QB Philip Rivers this week.

-- DeForest Buckner Designated to Return --
Thu Dec 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts have designated DT DeForest Buckner (neck) to return from injured reserve.

-- Bengals IR Trey Hendrickson --
Thu Dec 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed DE Trey Hendrickson (core muscle) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Ravens Extend Travis Jones --
Thu Dec 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Baltimore Ravens and DT Travis Jones have reached a 3-year extension worth $40.5 million, source said. He gets $25M guaranteed.

-- Jordan Addison Contract Watch --
Thu Dec 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Minnesota Vikings will almost certainly exercise WR Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option.

-- Bucs Activate Evans & McMillan --
Wed Dec 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have activated WR Mike Evans (collarbone) and WR Jalen McMillan (neck) from injured reserve.

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Wed Dec 10, 2025 --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!

-- Trey Benson Will Not Play Again in 2025 --
Wed Dec 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Arizona Cardinals are not activating RB Trey Benson (knee - IR), so his season is over.

-- Colts IR Charvarius Ward; Sign Two --
Wed Dec 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed QB Brett Rypien to their 53-man roster. The team also signed PK Blake Grupe and placed CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) on injured reserve.

-- Philip Rivers Impressed During Workout --
Wed Dec 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports new Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers' workout consisted of the standard fare, like most of the things quarterbacks would encounter in a game: throwing on the move, run-pass options and throwing the entire route tree. Team officials came away impressed with Rivers' arm. It looked a lot like it did years ago, according to team officials who saw him throw. Multiple team sources replied, "He can still spin it," or a similar statement. Another team source added, "I'd still take him at this stage over most 22- to 23-year-old [backups]." Rivers, team sources said, had been throwing at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, where he has coached since 2021. His son Gunner is a coveted Class of 2027 quarterback prospect at the school

-- Commanders IR Zach Ertz; Sign One --
Wed Dec 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Washington Commanders have placed TE Zach Ertz (knee) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season. The team also signed RB Chase Edmonds.

-- Philip Rivers Has a Real Chance to Start This Week --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports new Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers has a very real chance to start this week against the Seahawks.

-- Texans Claim Naquan Jones --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have claimed DT Naquan Jones off waivers from the Chargers.

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --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!

-- 49ers Release Matt Gay --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco49ers have released veteran PK Matt Gay.

-- Browns IR Two --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have placed RB Jerome Ford (shoulder) and C Ethan Pocic (Achilles) on injured reserve. They are lost for the season.

-- Raiders IR Kyu Blu Kelly --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed CB Kyu Blu Kelly (knee) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Colts IR Two; Sign One --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have placed QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) and CB Chris Lammons on injured reserve. They are lost for the season. The team also signed CB Cameron Mitchell to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.

-- Colts Sign Philip Rivers to Practice Squad --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran QB Philip Rivers to the practice squad.

-- Bucs IR Ben Bredeson --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed OG Ben Bredeson (knee) placed on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Bucs Sign JPP to Practice Squad --
Tue Dec 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran LB Jason Pierre-Paul to their practice squad after a tryout on Monday.

-- Colts to Workout Retired Philip Rivers --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts are planning to bring potential Hall of Fame QB Philip Rivers into their facility Tuesday to work out to see if he may join their practice squad.

-- Ben Cleveland Suspended Three Games --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Baltimore Ravens OL Ben Cleveland has been suspended for the next three games without pay for violating the NFL’s Substances of Abuse Policy.

-- Chargers Activate Omarion Hampton; Make Other Moves --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have activated RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) from injured reserve. The team also activated RB Hassan Haskins and DL Otito Ogbonnia from IR. They placed TE Tucker Fisk on IR and waived RB Jaret Patterson.

-- Trey Hendrickson Set for Surgery; Lost for the Season --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson (core muscle) is set to undergo core muscle surgery this week that is expected to sideline him approximately six weeks, per sources. Hendrickson initially suffered the injury during week 6 against Green Bay, and pushed to play two weeks later against the Jets. This injury has not improved with advised rest and team rehab, and now will need to be addressed.

-- Zach Ertz Lost for the Season with a Torn ACL --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz (knee) does indeed have a torn ACL. He is lost for the season.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Bengals Release Jermaine Burton --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have waived WR Jermaine Burton.

-- More Targets Coming for Marvin Mims --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton commented on WR Marvin Mims: “He has exceeded our expectations as to what kind of guy he is. … We’ve got to continue to find more touches for him on the offensive side of the ball and we’ll do that.”

-- Shedeur Sanders to Remain Starting QB for Rest of Season --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Shedeur Sanders will remain as the starter for the rest of the season. Stefanski says Sanders has constantly and consistently gotten better, while adding that he feels good about where his development is heading.

-- Chargers Release Naquan Jones --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have waived DT Naquan Jones.

-- Aaron Glenn Mum on Starting QB --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Jets official website reports Jets HC Aaron Glenn says the guy that’s gonna give us the best chance to win will have the most first-team reps ahead of this week's game against the Jaguars.

-- Texans Extend Brevin Jordan --
Mon Dec 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Houston Texans and TE Brevin Jordan (knee - IR) have reached agreement on a one-year extension, per sources. Jordan, who was set to hit free agency in 2026, is out for the season due to an ACL tear in August, but the team has plans for him in 2026.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Mon Dec 8, 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!

-- Daniel Jones Lost for the Season --
Sun Dec 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) will undergo surgery for his torn Achilles. He is lost for the season. QB Riley Leonard is now the only healthy quarterback on their 53-man roster, QB Brett Rypien is on their practice squad, and they could add to their quarterback room this week. QB Anthony Richardson (eye bone - IR) remains on injured reserve due to fractured orbital bone suffered during pregame warmups earlier this season.

-- Jermaine Burton Suspended One Game --
Sun Dec 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports WR Jermaine Burton has officially been suspended by the Cincinnati Bengals for one game.

-- Vikings QB Plans --
Sun Dec 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Minnesota Vikings brought in a veteran quarterback next year.

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