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Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Week #9 Premium Flex Player Rankings Released! --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Thursday 12:25 AM PT: Premium Weekly Newsletter subscribers take note. In 2025, our initial Fantasy Flex Player Rankings for Week #9 (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 #9 Premium Player Rankings Released! --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Wednesday 5:55 PM PT: Premium Weekly Newsletter subscribers take note. Have an early lineup deadline? No problem! The initial Fantasy Player Rankings for Week #9 (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

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- McKinnley Jackson Demands a Trade --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals DT McKinnley Jackson has requested a trade. Jackson is frustrated with his role, having been a healthy scratch for six of the team’s first eight games this season.

-- Ridley & Key Could be Traded --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley and LB Arden Key could be traded before the NFL’s November 4th trade deadline.

-- Titans IR Blake Hance --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Tennessee Titans have placed OL Blake Hance (shoulder/back) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- John Morton: I Failed Jameson Williams --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions OC John Morton said “I failed him” when asked about WR Jameson Williams’ lack of production this season. “I looked at everything, as far as that. I’m going to do a better job with that. But there has been opportunities where it just didn’t happen. ... It’s not like we aren’t going to try to target him. So that was the biggest thing. ... So I looked at everything, and I failed him. That’s what I told him. I have to do a better job with that. But it’s a two-way street. We definitely looked at that.”

-- Patriots Sign D'Ernest Johnson to Practice Squad --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran free-agent RB D'Ernest Johnson has signed with the New England Patriots’ practice squad.

-- Panthers IR Brady Christensen --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed OG Brady Christensen (Achilles) on season-ending injured reserve. He underwent surgery earlier this week.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Thu Oct 30, 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!

-- Tyler Shough to Start Moving Forward --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NOLA.com reports Saints HC Kellen Moore says QB Tyler Shough will start for the rest of the year.

-- Jets Could Try to Keep Breece Hall --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports it is now possible the New York Jets consider bringing RB Breece Hall back next season.

-- Eagles Acquire CB Michael Carter --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Jets have acquired WR John Metchie and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Eagles in exchange for CB Michael Carter and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.

-- Jets Acquire John Metchie --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Who the Patriots Are Targeting Via Trade --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots will most likely target a running back and a veteran pass rusher in the trade market before the November 4th deadline.

-- Myles Garett Going Absolutely Nowhere --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports there’s no chance Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garett will be traded ahead of the league’s trade deadline.

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Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Malik Nabers Undergoes Surgery --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee - IR) underwent surgery on his ACL and meniscus on Tuesday. It was a success. The delay was intended to allow swelling to subside, and to permit Nabers to perform so-called “prehab.” Nabers is expected to be ready to go when the 2026 season begins.

-- Bears Sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Chicago Bears have signed veteran free-agent S C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

-- Lions Extend Aidan Hutchinson --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed DE Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year contract extension worth $180 million, including $141 million in guarantees. Hutchinson, 25, is now signed with Detroit through 2030.

-- Broncos Sign Marcedes Lewis to Practice Squad --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos have signed veteran free-agent TE Marcedes Lewis to the practice squad.

-- A.J. Brown Watch --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Philadelphia Eagles are shopping WR A.J. Brown without officially shopping him ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.

-- J.J. McCarthy Will Start Moving Forward --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings plan for QB J.J. McCarthy to start now that he's fully healthy.

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-- Vikings Sign John Wolford to Practice Squad --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran QB John Wolford to the practice squad, per sources.

-- Steelers IR DeShon Elliott --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have placed S DeShon Elliott on injured reserve.

-- Steelers Acquire Kyle Dugger --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired S Kyle Dugger and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

-- Patriots Trade Kyle Dugger --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired S Kyle Dugger and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

-- 49ers Acquire Keion White --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have acquired DE Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

-- Patriots Trade Keion White --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have acquired DE Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Tue Oct 28, 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!

-- Giants Work Out Diontae Johnson --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent veteran WR Diontae Johnson worked out for the New York Giants on Tuesday.

-- Giants IR Cam Skattebo --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have placed RB Cam Skattebo's (ankle) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Bills IR Ed Oliver; Sign Two --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Buffalo Bills DE Ed Oliver (biceps) has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn biceps during Sunday’s victory over the Panthers. HC Sean McDermott noted that Oliver is out indefinitely. Meanwhile, S Jordan Poyer and DT Jordan Phillips have been signed to Buffalo’s 53-man roster.

-- Bengals IR Two; Release One --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) and C Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve. They also released DT Mike Pennel.

-- Commanders Release Matthew Wright --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have released veteran PK Matthew Wright.

-- Saints WR Trade Watch --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports at least one of the New Orleans Saints wide receivers will be trade, and added that “if I had to bet, I’d say WR Rashid Shaheed is the guy who interests most teams.” The Bills, Steelers, and Broncos are the main suitors looking for a wideout, and added that the Saints would be open to this if “the compensation was fair and right.”

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Cardinals Re-Sign Michael Carter to Practice Squad --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals have re-signed RB Michael Carter to their practice squad.

-- Kayvon Thibodeaux Going Nowhere --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants DE Kayvon Thibodeaux has been the subject of trade calls from other teams, but the Giants have no interest in dealing him.

-- Patriots Extend Marcus Jones --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have signed PR/WR Marcus Jones to a three-year contract extension.

-- Saints Name Tyler Shough Starter --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New Orleans Saints are making rookie QB Tyler Shough their starter.

-- Giants Working Out Jaylen Johnson --
Tue Oct 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the New York Giants are working out former Chargers WR Jaylen Johnson today, per a league source.

-- Steelers Sign MVS --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Vikings IR Carson Wentz --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz (shoulder) has been placed on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Dre Greenlaw Set to Return --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw is eligible to return from suspension to play this week against the Texans.

-- Cardinals Release Michael Carter --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have released veteran RB Michael Carter.

-- Saints Starting QB Unknown --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NOLA.com reports Saints HC Kellen Moore says he still hasn’t decided on who will start at quarterback this week against the Rams.

-- Rams IR Tutu Atwell --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Los Angeles Rams have placed WR Tutu Atwell (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Jakobi Meyers Trade Watch --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports multiple teams have shown interest in trading for Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers, who’s in the final year of his contract and has publicly said he still wants to be traded. However, teams have had a hard time getting a clear read on whether Las Vegas is truly willing to move him. The belief is it would take at least a Day #2 pick for the Raiders to even consider it.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Mon Oct 27, 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!

-- Could Rico Dowdle Start Moving Forward? --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales says RB Chuba Hubbard has meant a lot to this team. He wanted to give him an opportunity following his calf injury, but the team cannot ignore the fact that RB Rico Dowdle has been exceptional.

-- Rams Acquire Roger McCreary --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Los Angeles Rams have acquired CB Roger McCreary from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick. In addition to McCreary, the Titans also also sending a sixth-round pick to the Rams.

-- Titans Trade Roger McCreary --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Cam Skattebo Lost for the Season --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo's (ankle) season is over due to a dislocated ankle.
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-- Raiders to Sign Tyler Lockett --
Mon Oct 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports former Seahawks and Titans WR Tyler Lockett is expected to sign with Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting with HC Pete Carroll and QB Geno Smith.

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