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-- Week #3: The Market Debuts! --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Tuesday - 9/22/2026: 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, 20 RBs, 29 WRs, 12 TEs, 10 PKs, and 5 Team Defenses. In-depth player analysis was included with each player ranked. In addition, Nazarek provided 25 trading and free-agent tips for fantasy owners. Log into your premium account to check it out now!

-- Week #3: Acquiring & Trading Targets --
Tue Sep 22, 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 25 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 #2: Picks to Click/Flick --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

MONDAY: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #2 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!

-- 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

Looking for the very latest Injury Quick Bits this season? FFMastermind.com is proud to bring Premium Injury Quick Bits for your viewing pleasure! While our usual Quick Bits feature will continue to exist as a totally FREE feature throughout the season, starting on September 6th, we have shifted all of our INJURY Quick Bits to a special premium feature. When combined with our special 4th & One Injury Reports, subscribers to our Weekly In-Season Newsletter will get a huge advantage over the competition in their league. Patrons to our site shouldn't be left out in the cold! Order the Weekly In-Season Fantasy Newsletter for only $35.95 now to ensure access to this special feature EACH DAY OF THE SEASON!

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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!

Last Updated: Tue Sep 22, 2026, 3:14 PM

-- 49ers Sign Brandin Cooks to Practice Sqaud --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran free-agent WR Brandin Cooks is signing with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad, initially to get up to speed for games.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters with Daily Releases - Flex Rankings Return! --
Tue Sep 22, 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 Mike Onwenu --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have placed OL Mike Onwenu (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games, likely longer.

-- Jets IR Two --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Jets have placed WR Arian Smith (knee) and DL David Onyemata on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Colts IR Micheal Clemons --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have placed DE Micheal Clemons (toe) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Eagles Sign Kenny Moore to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN report the Philadelphia Eagles have signed veteran CB Kenny Moore to the practice squad.

-- Jets Sign Will Levis to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN report the New York Jets have signed veteran QB Will Levis to the practice squad.

-- Falcons IR A.J. Terrell; Sign One --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have placed CB A.J. Terrell (groin) on injured reserve and signed DL Zach Harrison.

-- Why Subscribe to FFMastermind.com? --
Tue Sep 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Colts Sign Darius Slayton --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Ringer reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed veteran free-agent WR Darius Slayton.

-- Chargers IR Two --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed TE David Njoku (fibula) and TE Charlie Kolar (forearm) on injured reserve. They will miss 4+ games.

-- Eagles Sign Zach Ertz to Practice Squad --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Philadelphia Eagles have signed veteran free-agent TE Zach Ertz to the practice squad.

-- Michael Penix Will Start This Week --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Atlanta Falcons official website reports the Falcons have named QB Michael Penix (knee) as the starter for this week against the Packers.

-- Marcus Mariota Expected to Start This Week --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota is expected to start Sunday against Seattle.

-- Kyler Murray Will Start This Week --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray has now officially cleared the protocol, HC Kevin O’Connell announced. He’s back in the starting lineup for week #3.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Mon Sep 21, 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!

-- Falcons Starting QB Unknown --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski did not commit to naming a starting quarterback for Week #3’s game against the Packers.

-- Avonte Maddox Lost for the Season --
Mon Sep 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter report Detroit Lions HC Dan Quinn said DB Avonte Maddox (foot) will miss the rest of the season.

-- Broncos Still Back OC Davis Webb --
Sun Sep 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Denver Broncos maintain a high level of confidence and comfort in OC Davis Webb as their offensive playcaller heading into today’s game against the Jaguars.

-- Falcons Have No Plans to Release Tua Tagovailoa --
Sun Sep 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have no plans to release QB Tua Tagovailoa.

-- Keenan Allen Facing a 3-Game Minimum Suspension --
Sun Sep 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen is facing a minimum three-game suspension stemming from his drunk driving arrest in downtown Indianapolis last month.

-- Browns QB Plans --
Sun Sep 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns plan to reevaluate the quarterback position after two road games in two weeks, and there is a variety of outcomes. It could mean QB Shedeur Sanders’ time is coming in Week #3.

-- FFM is a Clear Dual Threat! --
Sun Sep 20, 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!

-- 49ers IR De'Zhaun Stribling; Sign One --
Sat Sep 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the San Francisco 49ers have promoted DE Ogbo Okoronkwo to the active roster and placed rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 10+ more weeks.

-- Jets IR Omar Cooper Jr. --
Sat Sep 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have placed rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (ankle) on Injured Reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Steelers Refuse to Negotiate a New Deal With Joey Porter Jr. --
Sat Sep 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Ringer reports there are no signs the Pittsburgh Steelers intend to resume contract negotiations in-season with CB Joey Porter Jr., (back - OUT), but all other options are on the table, including Porter playing next week against Cincinnati, or a trade.

-- Giants IR Paulson Adebo --
Sat Sep 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed CB Paulson Adebo (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- More Boutte & Noel Coming This Week --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans WR Kayshon Boutte and WR Jaylin Noel should see expanded roles this week.

-- Aaron Donald Plans to Play Monday Night --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald says the plan for him is to play Monday night against the New York Giants.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Fri Sep 18, 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!

-- Demond Claiborne Will be Active --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said he expects rookie RB Demond Claiborne to be active for Sunday’s game at Bears, with RB Jordan Mason (thumb) on IR. RB DeeJay Dallas will also be a part of the group that backs up RB Aaron Jones.

-- Carson Wentz Will Start This Week --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz will start against the Bears.

-- Cooper Rush Will Start This Week --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start this week against the Panthers.

-- Josh Jacobs Facing a 4-6 Game Suspension? --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs (commissioner's exempt list) could be facing a 4-6 game suspension after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property. The league is reportedly pushing to get hold of the videotaped incident that took place between Jacobs and his ex-girlfriend, but the victim has filed a motion that states the disclosure of the tape would threaten her privacy, dignity, security, and emotional well-being.

-- Joey Porter Jr. Watch --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the crux of CB Joey Porter Jr.'s extension impasse with the Pittsburgh Steelers: contract structure. The Steelers' organizational precedent is not guaranteeing money past the first year, but they made an exception for LB T.J. Watt. Porter's side wanted them to deviate from precedent again. Porter may never wear a Steelers jersey again.

-- Aaron Donald Watch --
Fri Sep 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald hopes to play on Monday night against the Giants.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Fri Sep 18, 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!

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