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-- Week #12: Final Fantasy Thoughts --
Fri Nov 21, 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 #12's edition, Nazarek discusses the fantasy impact of the results from the Thursday night game. Nazarek also discusses the injury situations around the NFL entering the weekend. What should smart fantasy owners do? Log into your premium account to find out!

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Thu Nov 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- 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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-- Broncos Extend Wil Lutz --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Denver Broncos and PK Wil Lutz have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension through 2028.

-- Bengals IR Cam Taylor-Britt --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cincinnati Bengals have placed CB Cam Taylor-Britt (foot) on injured reserve with a foot injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bengals Activate Mike Gesicki --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have activated TE Mike Gesicki (pectoral) from injured reserve.

-- Why Subscribe to FFMastermind.com? --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Jameis Winston Will Start This Week --
Fri Nov 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants QB Jameis Winston will start this week.

-- Brandin Cooks in Limbo --
Thu Nov 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New Orleans Saints still plan to release veteran WR Brandin Cooks, but it has not happened yet due to contractual technicalities that the two sides still are working through, per league sources. His release still is expected to occur in the coming days.

-- Bills IR Mecole Hardman --
Thu Nov 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills have place WR Mecole Hardman (calf) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Why Lamb & Pickens Didn't Play the First Series Monday Night --
Thu Nov 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb said he and WR George Pickens were disciplined and sat out the first series on Monday night at Las Vegas because they missed curfew before the game. The two were having dinner and a few drinks at Red Rock Casino. Lamb denied he was throwing up at the casino. He said it’s a disrespect to even suggest that, and said he knows how to hold his liquor.

-- Texans Release Dameon Pierce --
Thu Nov 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Chroncile reports the Texans have waived RB Dameon Pierce.

-- Joe Mixon Not Expected to Play This Season --
Thu Nov 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports sources say Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot - NFI) is not expected to play this season, as he deals with a foot injury from the offseason. Mixon will likely remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list through the season.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Thu Nov 20, 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!

-- Browns Extend Alex Wright --
Thu Nov 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have signed DE Alex Wright to a three-year, $33 million contract extension, including $21 million guaranteed.

-- Keon Coleman Likely to Miss Another Game --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman is likely to be inactive for the second consecutive game on Thursday night.

-- Kris Boyd Upgraded to Stable Condition --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New York Jets CB Kris Boyd (gunshot), who was shot in the abdomen early Sunday outside a Manhattan restaurant, was upgraded to stable condition as police continued to search for the gunman.

-- 49ers Sign Matt Gay --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent PK Matt Gay.

-- Rams IR Three --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Ram have signed TE Tyler Higbee (ankle), S Quentin Lake (elbow), and OL Rob Havenstein on injure reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Raiders Activate Aidan O'Connell --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have activated QB Aidan O'Connell (wrist) from Injured Reserve.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Wed Nov 19, 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!

-- Saints Release Brandin Cooks --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks, who was a possible trade target before the deadline, had been released, sources say. The two sides agreed on this, and now heads to waivers.

-- Michael Penix Jr. to Undergo Full ACL Reconstruction Surgery --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee - IR) does, in fact, need surgery to repair his ACL, with nine months of recovery, at least, coming. He’s sought the opinion of experts, including from Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Penix has an ACL sprain, but full reconstruction is needed. Penix's ACL surgery puts him right up against the start of the 2026 season. Nine months from now is mid-August.

-- Shedeur Sanders Will Start This Week --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Shedeur Sanders will start this week against the Raiders.

-- Saints Plan to Play a Game in Paris --
Wed Nov 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New Orleans Saints are expected to play a game in Paris, as early as the 2026 regular season, per their team president Dennis Lauscha.

-- Ja'Marr Chase Loses Appeal --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports NFL hearing officer Jordy Nelson has upheld Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase’s one-game suspension.

-- Titans IR Calvin Ridley --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tennessee Titans have placed WR Calvin Ridley (fibula) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Tue Nov 18, 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!

-- Chuba Hubbard Speaks --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Carolina Panthers official website reports Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard says when he came back from his calf injury, he wasn’t quite where he wanted to be. Hubbard missed two games due to a calf injury he suffered prior to Week #5. He has not been efficient since returning, losing the starting job to RB Rico Dowdle and averaging less than 4.0 yards per carry since Week #7.

-- Cowboys Release Damone Clark --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have waived LB Damone Clark.

-- Lions Activate Malcolm Rodriguez --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have activated LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) from the PUP list.

-- More Touches for Kenneth Walker? --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The News Tribune reports Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald says RB Kenneth Walker is showing that he’s earning more opportunities to get the ball.

-- Abdul Carter Denies Sleeping Through a Walk-Through --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New York Giants rookie LB Abdul Carter vehemently denied Tuesday that he slept through a walk-through practice last week and said he was getting treatment at the time of the walk-through.

-- Kris Boyd Remains Hospitalized --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPNs Adam Schefter reports New York Jets DB Kris Boyd (gunshot) remained hospitalized Monday with a bullet lodged in his lung as police worked to identify the suspect who shot him over the weekend on a New York City street, law enforcement sources said.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Ja'Marr Chase Appealing His Suspension --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase will appeal his one-game suspension.

-- Commanders Sign Jake Moody --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have signed PK Jake Moody off of the Bears practice squad, per source.

-- Ja’Marr Chase Suspended One Game --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase was suspended one game by the NFL, which determined that Chase spit on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey, who was ejected on Sunday.

-- Commanders Release Matt Gay --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have released PK Matt Gay, who missed two FGs on Sunday.

-- Cowboys Activate Malik Hooker --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have activated S Malik Hooker (toe) from injured reserve.

-- Jets Sign Khalen Saunders --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have signed veteran free-agent DT Khalen Saunders.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Khalen Saunders Watch --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports multiple teams have expressed interest in free agent DT Khalen Saunders. Saunders was released by the Jaguars last week and has reportedly heard calls from the Ravens, Colts, Jets, and Cardinals.

-- Falcons IR Michael Penix; Kirk Cousins Will Start --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have placed QB Michael Penix (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT at least four games, but could miss the rest of the season. QB Kirk Cousins will start in his absence.

-- Tyrod Taylor Will Start This Week --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Jets HC Aaron Glenn has informed the team that QB Tyrod Taylor will start this week against the Ravens.

-- Jaguars Sign Juan Thornhill to Practice Squad --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed veteran S Juan Thornhill to their practice squad.

-- Abdul Carter Benched to Start Sunday's Game --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants rookie LB Abdul Carter was benched for the opening series of Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers because of a midweek incident. Carter did not play any of the six plays on the Packers' opening drive. He was on the field for the remaining 45 defensive snaps for the Giants. Interim HC Mike Kafka labeled it a "coach's decision." "I made a mistake during the week that was detrimental to the team," Carter said. "That was the consequence of it. Got to live with it."

-- Did Chase Spit on Ramsey? --
Mon Nov 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL will review the Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey - Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase punching/alleged spitting incident from Sunday. Ramsey was ejected after punching Chase. He alleged that Chase spit on him.

-- Weekly Fantasy Newsletters with Daily Releases - Flex Rankings Return! --
Mon Nov 17, 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 week #8's MARKET feature from the 2024 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!

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