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Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- NFL Red Zone & Overall Target Tables Debut! --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Week #4: Picks to Click/Flick --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

MONDAY: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #4 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!

-- LeVeon Bell Returning to Steelers --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB LeVeon Bell is slated to return to the team after serving his three-game suspension.

-- Week #4: Sunday Night Waiver Wire & 4th & One Injury Report Released --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

SUNDAY 6:15 PM PT: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #4 Sunday Night Waiver Wire and 4th & One Injury Report have been released for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to check them out in your premium account before you make any free agent player moves this week!

-- Matt Asiata Will Start Today --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have announced RB Matt Asiata, not RB Jerick McKinnon, as their starting tailback for today's game against the Panthers.

-- Source: Kenyan Drake to Start Today --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the MIami Dolphins are treating rookie RB Kenyan Drake as the starter today, a source said.

-- NFL Game Matchup Analysis: The Real Work Begins! --
Tue Sep 6, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- 2016 In-Season Eye in the Sky Reports Debut! --
Tue Sep 6, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Bears IR Kyle Fuller --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears have placed CB Kyle Fuller (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Bears Sign Joique Bell --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have signed free-agent RB Joique Bell.

-- Lions Hosting Quinton Coples --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent DE Quinton Coples is visiting with the Detroit Lions.

-- Redskins IR Kory Lichtensteiger; Sign John Sullivan --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Redskins have placed C Kory Lichtensteiger (calf) on injured reserve, and signed free-agent C John Sullivan.

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Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Panthers Re-Sign Kyle Love --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed DT Kyle Love.

-- Redskins Working Out Josh Evans --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Washington Redskins working out free-agent S Josh Evans.

-- LeVeon Bell to Play a Lot This Week --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Post Gazette reports Steelers HC Mike Tomlin commented on RB LeVeon Bell, saying he's highly conditioned. Rest assured, you're going to see RB LeVeon Bell and a lot of him on Sunday. ESPN's Ed Werder adds the Steelers expect Bell to be full-time, three-down player in his return from a three-game suspension. It's a big add to the passing game, too.

-- Colts IR Trent Cole --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts have placed LB Trent Cole (back) on injured reserve.

-- Saints RB Snap Count Watch --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Times-Picayune reports the New Orleans Saints tailback snap counts for Monday night broke down as follows: RB Mark Ingram (40 of 81 snaps), RB Travaris Cadet (33), and RB Tim Hightower (6).

-- Blaine Gabbert Remains Starting QB --
Tue Sep 27, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

TSN reports the San Francisco 49ers won't make a change at starting quarterback right now because QB Blaine Gabbert is better in practice than QB Colin Kaepernick.

-- NFL Red Zone & Overall Target Tables Debut! --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Anthony Davis Retires Again --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Sacramento Bee reports 49ers OT Anthony Davis, who is recovering from a concussion, has decided to retire. It's the second retirement announcement in 15 months.

-- Jets to Work Out C.J. Spiller --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports free-agent RB C.J. Spiller will work out for the New York Jets on Tuesday.

-- Cowboys IR La'El Collins --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed OG La'El Collins on injured reserve with a sprained foot. He is expected to miss 8-10 weeks.

-- Alvin Bailey Arrested for DUI --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Royalton Post reports Cleveland Browns OG Alvin Bailey was arrested for DUI early Monday morning in Cleveland.

-- Greg Hardy Arrested --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reports free-agent DE Greg Hardy was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in Richardson, Texas, on Monday.

-- 17 Fantasy Football Titles! --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Michael Valders gets to the point real quick concerning his 17 Fantasy Football Titles. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Michael has to say!

-- Raiders Release Marcel Reece --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Oakland Raiders have released FB Marcel Reece.

-- Jets Claim ASJ --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have been awarded former Buccaneers TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins on waivers, a source said.

-- Dez Bryant Settles Differences --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has struck back against former key members of his inner circle, filing a hard-hitting lawsuit in district court in response to one filed against him. In the counterclaim filed against his former trusted adviser Royce West, Bryant alleges that West used Bryant's celebrity to "improperly line his own pockets and those of his business associates." Bryant alleges that West breached his fiduciary duty, exhibited gross negligence and performed fraud, among other infractions. The accusations paint a picture of West and his associate David Wells, a former bail bondsman who served as a Bryant confidante, as essentially taking advantage of Bryant and stealing his money. Bryant had given Wells Power of Attorney, thanks to advice from West. According to claims made in the lawsuit obtained by NFL.com, Wells created and used Dez Enterprises to attract marketing deals using Bryant's name and likeness -- sometimes without Bryant knowing. "Then, West would instruct endorsement companies and others to make payments for any endorsement agreements to Wells, not Bryant. Many of these payments stopped at Wells and/or West, but never reached Bryant," the lawsuit states. Bryant eventually terminated the Power of Attorney, though Wells and West refused to return all company documents to Bryant, claiming they did not have records of any of them. West was the director of the company. According to attorney Trey Crawford, Bryant and Royce West have settled the disputes between them amicably and have withdrawn all claims

-- Patriots Release Anthony Johnson; Sign One --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Herald reports the Patriots have released DT Anthony Johnson. The team also signed DE John Hughes.

-- Why Kelvin Benjamin was Shut Out --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports Panthers HC Ron Rivera said there were a couple of opportunities lost to hit WR Kelvin Benjamin, but the Vikings didn't allow him clean releases and shaded a safety his way. Benjamin also couldn't get going Rivera says because of protection up front. He often didn't have time for downfield routes to develop.

-- Cardinals RB Snap Count Watch --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson played 79-of-82 snaps against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. RB Chris Johnson played three, while RB Andre Ellington played one.

-- Week #4: Picks to Click/Flick --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Who Needs Megatron? --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports Lions WR Marvin Jones has 408 receiving yards in three games. He's the first Lion to reach 400 yds in the first three games of season. Retired WR Calvin Johnson had 369 yards in 2012.

-- Marcel Reece Returns to Raiders --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Oakland Raiders get back FB Marcel Reece this week. He was suspended four games for a PEDs violation, but served one of them last year.

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Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Dolphins RB Snap Count Watch --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Palm Beach Post reports the Miami Dolphins tailback snap count from Sunday went as follows: rookie RB Kenyan Drake (27), RB Jay Ajayi (18), RB Isaiah Pead (13), and RB Damien Williams (11).

-- John Brown Snap Count Watch --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Arizona Cardinals official website reports Cardinals WR John Brown played on only 47-of-82 snaps on Sunday against the Bills.

-- Eagles Mum on Why Ryan Mathews Didn't Play Much Sunday --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews played just 8-of-65 snaps on Sunday against the Steelers. That number was less than RB Darren Sproles (24), RB Wendell Smallwood (24), and RB Kenjon Barner (12). The reason why has not been provided by the team, as Mathews has not been listed on the injury report. He carried the football just twice on Sunday for (-5) yards.

-- Shane Vereen Must Stop Fumbling Or Else --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

SNYTV.com reports New York Giants RB Shane Vereen lost a fumble for the second consecutive week, and he nearly lost a second. "He's got to quit putting it on the ground," HC Ben McAdoo said. Vereen did not speak to reporters after the game.

-- Vontaze Burfict Returning to Bengals --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict is slated to return to the team after serving his three-game suspension.

-- LeVeon Bell Returning to Steelers --
Mon Sep 26, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB LeVeon Bell is slated to return to the team after serving his three-game suspension.

-- Week #4: Sunday Night Waiver Wire & 4th & One Injury Report Released --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Matt Asiata Will Start Today --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have announced RB Matt Asiata, not RB Jerick McKinnon, as their starting tailback for today's game against the Panthers.

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Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Sources: Terrelle Pryor Could Play Some QB Today --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Cleveland Browns WR Terrelle Pryor could wind up getting limited snaps at quarterback today against the Dolphins, per sources.

-- Packers Want More Speed --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Green Bay Packers want more speed. They put in new packages for WR Ty Montgomery and WR Trevor Davis this week to get it.

-- Josh Norman to Shadow OBJ Entire Game Today --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Washington Redskins CB Josh Norman will cover New York Giants WR Odell Beckham "essentially the entire time" in today's game.

-- OBJ Won't Fight Today --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants WR Odell Beckham says if something extracurricular happens today, he’ll walk away and “do the right thing.”

-- Source: Kenyan Drake to Start Today --
Sun Sep 25, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the MIami Dolphins are treating rookie RB Kenyan Drake as the starter today, a source said.

-- Whisenhunt Speaks on Dexter McCluster --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Diego Chargers RB Dexter McCluster is familiar with OC Ken Whisenhunt’s offense from his time with the Tennessee Titans, so he is expected to play on Sunday. However, that does not mean McCluster is a direct replacement for RB Danny Woodhead (torn ACL - IR). More likely the Chargers will use Gordon in a similar manner to last week, when he rushed for a career-high 102 yards on 24 carries. But Whisenhunt has a different issues on his hands -- avoiding playing Gordon too much in a season where they need the Wisconsin product to be fresh for a 16-game season. “Melvin’s doing really well,” Whisenhunt said. “You can see his confidence growing. He’s doing a lot of good things. But we’ve got to be realistic. When you run the way Melvin’s running, you want to get him as many carries as you can, but you can’t give him too many. He’s running very physical, he’s getting after guys and finishing runs. You’ve got to spell him. You’ve got to be able to rotate other players in there to keep him fresh. So it feels good that we’ve got a guy (in McCluster) that’s been in the league and that can do some things for us, especially coming out of the backfield in the pass game, so we can try to create something close to the mismatches that we tried to create with Danny. We’ll see how it goes.”

-- Week #3: Picks to Click/Flick & Fantasy Reaches --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

9/24/2016 - Michael Nazarek: As the week has developed, some players on my first list may no longer be a click and some may no longer be a flick. In addition, other players may have emerged as clicks or flicks. Thus, this UPDATE has been born. In addition, I'm going to offer up some fantasy reaches to consider for owners in larger leagues that find themselves in a real bind due to injuries or other situations. It is my hope that this feature clarifies where I stand with regard to the following player potential for this week... [Picks to Click/Flick & Fantasy Reaches]

-- Chargers Release Andre Williams --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Diego Chargers have waived RB Andre Williams.

-- Lions Release Aaron Dobson --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have released WR Aaron Dobson, just three days after signing him.

-- Chargers Sign One --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the San Diego Chargers have signed TE Asante Cleveland from their practice squad.

-- Week #3 Premium Player Rankings Updated! --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Jaguars Make Player Moves --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

The Jacksonville Jaguars official website reports the Jaguars have waived WR Bryan Walters and promote OT Rashod Hill.

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-- Falcons to Keep Spreading the Wealth in Passing Game --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Atlanta Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan plans to keep spreading the football around in the passing game. "You don’t have to force it into tough looks. You can go where the coverage tells you," Shanahan said. "You might not have the same numbers for [Julio Jones] and stuff, but I think the result ends up improving the offense."

-- Usain Bolt Turns Down Offers to Play in the NFL --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Usain Bolt said on the Dan Patrick Show that he has watched some football and has been offered the opportunity to play, but he wouldn’t want to get hit. “I used to watch it when I was younger,” he said. “The hits guys would take kind of turned me off. I never thought about going but I’ve gotten offered and people have asked.”

-- Todd Gurley Feels Like He's Running Against 12 Guys --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports defenses are stacking the box against Los Angeles, a risk-averse move with QB Case Keenum under center. The effect of this pressure is stressing RB Todd Gurley out, or at least making him see double. "It's been crazy," Gurley told the Los Angeles Times on Friday. "I'm like, 'There's 12 people on the field!' It's definitely a lot of people."

-- Browns IR Patrick Murray; Sign Cody Parkey --
Sat Sep 24, 2016 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent PK Cody Parkey and placed PK Patrick Murray (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. Parkey is the new kicker for the team moving forward.

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