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Week 5 Fantasy Preview: Rankings, Smash/Crash Spots, Injuries, Start/Sit & More! Oct 10, 2026

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📋 Week 5 is here. We’re breaking down fantasy football rankings, the smash spots and crash spots at every position, hitting the injuries that could wreck your lineup, and going rapid-fire on the start/sit calls you’re still sweating. Kendall and Pete go through the top 12 quarterbacks, top 24 running backs, top 24 receivers and top 12 tight ends, then get into the spots that actually decide your week — Jacoby Brissett and Matthew Stafford in smash spots with Brock Purdy in a crash spot, D’Andre Swift and Aaron Jones at running back with a warning on James Cook, Jameson Williams and Michael Wilson at receiver with Chris Olave on the other side, and both sides of tight end with Mike Gesicki smashing and Tucker Kraft crashing. Then the Week 5 injury report. Lamar Jackson’s ankle sprain is being called “unconventional,” so how do you handle the Ravens offense with Tyler Huntley under center. Saquon Barkley is week-to-week, which means deciding how confident you actually are in Will Shipley. Rhamondre Stevenson has a knee issue from Sunday, which could mean wheels up for TreVeyon Henderson. And Ladd McConkey is day-to-day, which raises the real question — can you start any Chargers pass catcher at all if he sits. Then a rapid-fire start/sit round on Josh Downs, Jayden Daniels, Dalton Kincaid, Ollie Gordon and Woody Marks, and they close by building a DFS lineup together for the week. 🔍 Topics in this video: fantasy football start or sit this week for week 5, fantasy football rankings, fantasy rankings changes, week 5 injury report, week 5 fantasy smash spots, week 5 fantasy crash spots, week 5 QB rankings, Week 5 RB rankings, Week 5 WR rankings, Week 5 TE rankings, Week 5 NFL DFS lineup building, Jacoby Brissett, Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, D’Andre Swift, Aaron Jones, James Cook, Jameson Williams, Michael Wilson, Chris Olave, Mike Gesicki, Tucker Kraft, Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, Saquon Barkley, Will Shipley, Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Ladd McConkey, Josh Downs, Jayden Daniels, Dalton Kincaid, Ollie Gordon, Woody Marks

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6 Players Whose Stocks Are Moving in Week 5 (+ Buy Low/Sell High Candidates) Oct 08, 2026

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One well-timed trade can still change your season. Kendall Valenzuela, Dwain McFarland and Peter Overzet go through the fantasy football players whose utilization moved going into Week 5 — and what's actually driving each one.
Kyren Williams climbs all the way to a low-end RB1, and RJ Harvey rises to RB3 with RB2 upside. At receiver, Tetairoa McMillan moves up to a high-end WR2, Michael Wilson to a low-end WR2 and Malik Nabers to a mid-range WR2. Going the other direction: Omarion Hampton falls to a high-end RB3, and the usage behind it is the part worth paying attention to.
Then the part your league isn't thinking about yet. Is Carnell Tate a buy at a price that isn't quite a bargain? And is Kyle Monangai a sell high while people still believe?
They also play Dwain-Libs on the thresholds that would move players again this week: what route share makes Jaylen Waddle a high-end WR2, what Brian Thomas Jr. becomes if he's traded to Kansas City, San Francisco or Las Vegas, and what gets Dalton Kincaid back into low-end TE1 range.
And they close with three moves to make before your league-mates get there — Dwain on Tyjae Spears and Jerry Jeudy, Pete on Tyreek Hill, Kendall on Antonio Williams.
🔍 Topics in this video:
2026 fantasy football, stock up stock down, buy low sell high, route participation, utilization, week 5 fantasy football, Kyren Williams, RJ Harvey, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Michael Wilson, Malik Nabers, Carnell Tate, Kyle Monangai, Jaylen Waddle, Brian Thomas Jr., Dalton Kincaid, Tyjae Spears, Jerry Jeudy, Tyreek Hill, Antonio Williams, fantasy football trade targets, waiver wire

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Week 4 Fantasy Recap: Injury Fallout, Overreactions & Week 5 Waiver Targets Oct 06, 2026

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📋 Someone call the medic. Week 4 did real damage, and we're working through all of it — the injury report that reshaped multiple offenses, what's actually going on with a few teams, the overreactions worth having, and the Week 5 waiver wire.Kendall and Pete open with the Week 4 injury report. Lamar Jackson's ankle and how far you downgrade the Ravens pass catchers if Tyler Huntley is under center. Saquon Barkley's hamstring; DJ Moore re-aggravating his shoulder and whether Keon Coleman is the clear pickup. And Rashee Rice's hamstring plus Tyquan Thornton's ankle leaving Kansas City thin enough that signing Tyreek Hill starts to look less crazy.Then Real Football vs. Fake Football with former NFL offensive coordinator Scott Turner — what actually changed for Drake Maye this week after three weeks of something different, and what it is about Ben Johnson's offense that keeps producing no matter who's playing quarterback or running back.Then Overreaction Monday. Saving the date for the Kenneth Walker and Eric Bieniemy wedding. Whether the RB-WR stack becomes the redraft trend next year after Puka and Kyren, CeeDee and Javonte, and Chuba and Tetairoa. Whether the 4-0 Vikings should still be shopping for a quarterback. Whether Jadarian Price has a job to come back to off IR. And a plea to put Tyler Allgeier somewhere without an elite running back ahead of him. Plus Imagine That, presented by Xfinity Shield, on the Texans missing the playoffs because of their defense.Then Week 5 waivers with Panthers and Chiefs on bye: Jalon Daniels at quarterback, Emanuel Wilson, Tank Bigsby, Seth McGowan and Tyler Goodson at running back, Keon Coleman, Roman Wilson, Antonio Williams, Cyrus Allen and Dont'e Meyers at receiver, and Brenton Strange as the top tight end priority.🔍 Topics in this video:fantasy football week 5 waiver wire, week 5 waiver wire pickups, fantasy football advice 2026, overreaction monday, week 4 fantasy football recap, week 4 injury report, Lamar Jackson injury, Tyler Huntley, Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, DJ Moore, Keon Coleman, Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton, Tyreek Hill, Scott Turner, Drake Maye, Ben Johnson, Kenneth Walker, Tyler Allgeier, Jadarian Price, Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, CeeDee Lamb, Javonte Williams, Chuba Hubbard, Tetairoa McMillan, Jalon Daniels, Emanuel Wilson, Seth McGowan, Tyler Goodson, Roman Wilson, Antonio Williams, Brenton Strange

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Week 4 Fantasy Preview: Rankings, Smash/Crash Spots, Injury Report, Start/Sits & More! Oct 02, 2026

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📋 Week 4 is here. We're breaking down fantasy football rankings, the smash spots and crash spots at every position, hitting the injuries that could wreck your lineup, and going rapid-fire on the start/sit calls you're still sweating. Kendall and Pete go through the top 12 quarterbacks, top 24 running backs, top 24 receivers and top 12 tight ends, then get into the spots that actually decide your week — Patrick Mahomes and Bryce Young in smash spots, Dak Prescott in a crash spot, Chase Brown, David Montgomery, and a warning on Omarion Hampton. At receiver it's Parker Washington and Josh Downs in plus matchups with Emeka Egbuka on the other side, plus George Kittle at tight end. Then the Week 4 injury report, which might be the most consequential one yet. Sean McVay expects Puka Nacua back, so what does that mean for him and for Davante Adams. Justin Jefferson didn't practice to start the week, which puts Jordan Addison in line for a big one. Jayden Reed is having season-ending neck surgery, so Christian Watson and Matthew Golden both climb. Nico Collins returned to practice. And Adonai Mitchell is week-to-week, which sets up another possible Kenyon Sadiq boom. Then a rapid-fire start/sit round on Braelon Allen, Brenton Strange, Keenan Allen, Jadarian Price and Javonte Williams, and they close by building a DFS lineup together for the week. 🔍 Topics in this video: fantasy football start or sit this week for week 4, fantasy football rankings, fantasy rankings changes, week 4 injury report, week 4 fantasy smash spots, week 4 fantasy crash spots, week 4 QB rankings, Week 4 RB rankings, Week 4 WR rankings, Week 4 TE rankings, Week 4 NFL DFS lineup building, Patrick Mahomes, Bryce Young, Dak Prescott, Chase Brown, David Montgomery, Omarion Hampton, Parker Washington, Josh Downs, Emeka Egbuka, George Kittle, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Nico Collins, Adonai Mitchell, Kenyon Sadiq, Braelon Allen, Brenton Strange, Keenan Allen, Jadarian Price, Javonte Williams

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Week 4 Fantasy Stock Up/Stock Down: 5 Players on the Rise, Buy Low/Sell High Candidates and More! Oct 01, 2026

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Whether you're 0-3 or 3-0, one well-timed trade can change your whole season. Kendall Valenzuela, Dwain McFarland and Peter Overzet go through the fantasy football players whose utilization is on the rise going into Week 4 — and what's actually driving each move.
Cam Skattebo climbs to a mid-range RB2 after a Week 3 where his snaps, rushes and route work all jumped at once. Jeremiyah Love rises to mid-range RB2 off a backfield that's tilted almost entirely his way. Josh Downs moves to a low-end WR2 as his role shifts downfield. Kenyon Sadiq jumps to a high-end TE2 after a 23.5-point Week 3 that came on a modest route share — which is the interesting part. And George Kittle rises to TE3 overall.
Then the backfields where the lead guy is hurt — which of the Jets pair of Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis, the Dolphins pair of Ollie Gordon and Jaylen Wright, or the Saints pair of Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller you can actually start this week.
Then the part your league isn't thinking about yet. Is Chase Brown a buy low with his role intact but his production sliding? Is Bhayshul Tuten a sell high after three straight weeks under a 50% snap share while his fantasy points keep climbing? And is Tetairoa McMillan a buy low in an offense that keeps feeding him?
They also play Dwain-Libs on the thresholds that would move players again this week: what route share puts DJ Moore in mid-range WR2 territory, what Jordan Addison becomes with Justin Jefferson out, and what gets Kenyon Sadiq into low-end TE1 range.
And they close with three adds to make before your league-mates get there — Dwain on Jaylen Wright, Pete stashing Tyler Goodson, Kendall on Tre Harris.
🔍 Topics in this video:
2026 fantasy football, stock up stock down, buy low sell high, route participation, utilization, week 4 fantasy football, Cam Skattebo, Jeremiyah Love, Josh Downs, Kenyon Sadiq, George Kittle, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, Chase Brown, Bhayshul Tuten, Tetairoa McMillan, DJ Moore, Jordan Addison, Justin Jefferson, Tyler Goodson, Tre Harris, fantasy football trade targets, waiver wire
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Coming Up
00:00:00 - Cam Skattebo
00:00:00 - Jeremiyah Love
00:00:00 - Josh Downs
00:00:00 - Kenyon Sadiq
00:00:00 - George Kittle
00:00:00 - Starting a Backup RB in Week 4
00:00:00 - Buy Chase Brown Low?
00:00:00 - Sell Bhayshul Tuten High?
00:00:00 - Buy Tetairoa McMillan Low?
00:00:00 - Dwain-Lib: DJ Moore
00:00:00 - Dwain-Lib: Jordan Addison
00:00:00 - Moves to Make NOW to Get Ahead

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Week 3 Overreactions, Injury Fallout & Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets Sep 29, 2026

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📋 Week 3 is in the books and it was a rough one. We're overreacting to the biggest results, holding an emergency press conference on four quarterback situations that fell apart, working through an injury report that reshapes multiple backfields, and getting you set for Week 4 waivers. Kendall and Pete open with the Week 3 injury report which covers De'Von Achane's torn ACL and a season that's over, Baker Mayfield's thumb and a possible two-to-four week absence, Breece Hall's thigh with no update until Wednesday, Mike Evans' rib and oblique, and Jalen Coker's quad.Week 3 winners and worries — Jahmyr Gibbs at 41.4 and the RB1 finish, Jaxon Smith-Njigba going for 35.36 as the WR1, Bijan Robinson, Brock Purdy and Drake London on one side, Bucky Irving, David Montgomery, Jaylen Waddle, Omarion Hampton, Dalton Kincaid and Tetairoa McMillan on the other. Then Imagine That, presented by Xfinity Shield, on Jaxon Smith-Njigba chasing the single-season record for receiving touchdowns, receptions and yards, and Derrick Henry chasing the rushing touchdown record. The overreactions: putting the mortgage on Brock Purdy MVP tickets, Jeremiyah Love outscoring both Patriots running backs combined, Brock Bowers winning regular season and postseason fantasy championships, and Geno Smith as this year's Jacoby Brissett. Then the emergency press conference on J.J. McCarthy's fit in the Giants scheme, how much worse Tommy DeVito could actually be than Drake Maye, whether Marcus Mariota is better for the Commanders than Jayden Daniels, whether the Chargers win a game before November, and the Titans looking for Cam Ward's replacement in 2027. Then Week 4 waivers with Panthers and Chiefs on bye in Week 5: Sam Darnold, Marcus Mariota and Jacoby Brissett at quarterback, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Braelon Allen, Keaton Mitchell and Kendre Miller at running back, Malik Washington, Xavier Legette and Jauan Jennings at receiver, and Kenyon Sadiq as the top tight end priority after a 7-catch, 105-yard, 23.5-point TE4 week. 🔍 Topics in this video: fantasy football week 4 waiver wire, week 4 waiver wire pickups, fantasy football advice 2026, overreaction monday, week 3 fantasy football recap, week 3 injury report, De'Von Achane injury, Breece Hall, Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Jalen Coker, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Bijan Robinson, Brock Purdy, Drake London, Bucky Irving, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Brock Bowers, Jeremiyah Love, Geno Smith, J.J. McCarthy, Marcus Mariota, Sam Darnold, Jacoby Brissett, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Braelon Allen, Kendre Miller, Malik Washington, Xavier Legette, Jauan Jennings, Kenyon Sadiq

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Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: 10 Players That Will Smash or Crash, Injury Report, Start/Sit & More Sep 25, 2026

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📋 Week 3 is here. We're breaking down fantasy football rankings, the smash spots and crash spots at every position, hitting the injuries that could wreck your lineup, and going rapid-fire on the start/sit calls you're still sweating.Kendall and Pete go through the top 12 quarterbacks, top 24 running backs, top 24 receivers and top 12 tight ends, then get into the spots that actually decide your week — Brock Purdy and Geno Smith in smash spots, Matthew Stafford in a crash spot, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins, and a warning on Travis Etienne. At receiver it's Parker Washington and Ladd McConkey in plus matchups with Emeka Egbuka on the other side, plus Sam LaPorta at tight end.Then the Week 3 injury report on Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery and what Jameis Winston means for the Giants, Jayden Daniels' dislocated elbow and the Marcus Mariota offense, Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent both out with Case Keenum stepping in, Alec Pierce to IR and who gets the Colts targets, and Jonathon Brooks to IR with Chuba Hubbard now in line for the work. Then a rapid-fire start/sit round on Justin Herbert, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jeremiyah Love, Denzel Boston and Oronde Gadsden, and they close by building a DFS lineup together for the week.🔍 Topics in this video:fantasy football start or sit this week for week 3, fantasy football rankings, fantasy rankings changes, week 3 injury report, week 3 fantasy smash spots, week 3 fantasy crash spots, week 3 QB rankings, Week 3 RB rankings, Week 3 WR rankings, Week 3 TE rankings, Week 3 NFL DFS lineup building, Brock Purdy, Geno Smith, Matthew Stafford, Jaylen Warren, Quinshon Judkins, Travis Etienne, Parker Washington, Ladd McConkey, Emeka Egbuka, Sam LaPorta, Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota, Caleb Williams, Alec Pierce, Jonathon Brooks, Chuba Hubbard, Justin Herbert, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jeremiyah Love, Denzel Boston, Oronde Gadsden

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Week 3 Stock Up/Stock Down for Fantasy Football + Buy Low/Sell High & Moves to Make Now! Sep 24, 2026

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Kendall Valenzuela, Dwain McFarland and Peter Overzet go through the fantasy football players whose stock actually moved after Week 2 — and more importantly, the specific utilization behind each move.
Parker Washington climbs again, this time to a low-end WR1. Jalen Coker rises into mid-range WR3 territory. Dalton Kincaid moves all the way into the top five at tight end. Going the other way: Rashee Rice slides to a low-end WR2, and the Bears pair of Colston Loveland and Luther Burden both drop, Loveland to a low-end TE1 and Burden to a high-end WR4.
Then the part your league isn't thinking about yet. Bucky Irving has the sixth-highest running back utilization score in football at 90 — is that a buy even at a high price? George Pickens is averaging just 7.9 points per game on an 85% route share and a 23% target share, which is the exact profile of a player about to be cheap. Tucker Kraft's route participation jumped from 48% in Week 1 to 91% in Week 2 while his production fell. And Stefon Diggs is scoring 18.6 per game on a 59% route share — the definition of a sell.
They also play Dwain-Libs on the thresholds that would move players again this week: what route share puts Oronde Gadsden in the TE8-to-TE10 range, what gets Brian Thomas Jr. into WR3 territory, and what designed rush rate makes Tyler Shough a QB10-to-QB12 option. Those are the exact numbers to watch on Sunday.
And they close with three adds to make before your league-mates get there — Dwain on Kenyon Sadiq, Pete on Oronde Gadsden, Kendall on Demond Claiborne.
🔍 Topics in this video:
2026 fantasy football, stock up stock down, buy low sell high, route participation, utilization, Parker Washington, Rashee Rice, Jalen Coker, Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, Dalton Kincaid, Bucky Irving, George Pickens, Tucker Kraft, Stefon Diggs, Oronde Gadsden, Brian Thomas Jr., Tyler Shough, Kenyon Sadiq, Demond Claiborne, fantasy football trade targets, waiver wire, week 3 fantasy football

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Week 2 Overreactions + Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets: Injuries Galore, An Email from "Colston Loveland", The Chargers Stink & More! Sep 22, 2026

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Two starting quarterbacks (and a ton of other players) went down this week. Welcome to injury hell. Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet recap fantasy football Week 2 action — and this week they bring in someone who has actually called plays in the NFL. Former Raiders and Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner joins for Real Football vs. Fake Football, breaking down exactly how a coaching staff rebuilds a game plan when a star quarterback like Jayden Daniels or Caleb Williams is out, and what that means for every fantasy starter around them. Then Overreaction Monday. Is it going to take Colston Loveland ten games to match what Dalton Schultz did on Sunday — 26 PPR points and 140 receiving yards? Is it TreVeyon Henderson's backfield for good? Woody Marks'? Plus Marvin Harrison Jr.'s future in the Canadian Football League, whether anyone will ever be able to start a Packers running back again, and the case that fourth-quarter Tyler Shough is better than Drake Maye. The back half is entirely actionable. Every waiver target worth a claim for Week 3 — Bryce Young and Tyler Shough at quarterback if you just lost your starter, Emanuel Wilson, Jonah Coleman and Tank Bigsby at running back, Adonai Mitchell, DeVaughn Vele and Denzel Boston at receiver, and Dalton Schultz at tight end, all with roster percentages across ESPN, Yahoo and Sleeper. And then it's time for It's Not Me, It's You. Kendall writes a letter to Kevin Stefanski and the Falcons. Pete receives an email from Colston Loveland. 🔍 Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football, week 2 recap, overreaction monday, fantasy football injuries, waiver wire, week 3 waiver wire, Scott Turner, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland, Dalton Schultz, TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson, Woody Marks, Marvin Harrison Jr., Tyler Shough, Drake Maye, Bryce Young, Emanuel Wilson, Jonah Coleman, Tank Bigsby, Adonai Mitchell, DeVaughn Vele, Denzel Boston, fantasy football advice

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Week 2 Fantasy Football Preview: Smash/Crash Spots, Rankings, Injuries, Start/Sit & More! Sep 18, 2026

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📋 Week 2 is here. We're breaking down fantasy football rankings, the smash spots and crash spots at every position, hitting the injuries that could wreck your lineup, and going rapid-fire on the start/sit calls you're still sweating. Kendall and Pete go through the top 12 quarterbacks, top 24 running backs, top 24 receivers and top 12 tight ends, then get into the spots that actually decide your week — Dak Prescott and Jayden Daniels in smash spots, Trevor Lawrence in a crash spot, Aaron Jones against the Bears, Bucky Irving, and a warning on Jeremiyah Love. At receiver it's Mike Evans and George Pickens in plus matchups with Carnell Tate on the other side, plus the Raiders tight end situation with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer. Then the Week 2 injury report on Ladd McConkey, Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Ja'Kobi Lane and Nico Collins, a rapid-fire start/sit round on Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Quinshon Judkins, Xavier Worthy, Stefon Diggs, Michael Wilson, DK Metcalf and Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and they close by building a DFS lineup together for the week. 🔍 Topics in this video: fantasy football start or sit this week for week 2, fantasy football rankings, fantasy rankings changes, week 2 injury report, week 2 fantasy smash spots, week 2 fantasy crash spots, week 2 QB rankings, Week 2 RB rankings, Week 2 WR rankings, Week 2 TE rankings, Week 2 NFL DFS lineup building, Dak Prescott, Jayden Daniels, Trevor Lawrence, Aaron Jones, Bucky Irving, Jeremiyah Love, Mike Evans, George Pickens, Carnell Tate, Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Ladd McConkey, Joe Burrow, Zay Flowers, Nico Collins, Jordan Love, Matthew Stafford, Quinshon Judkins, Xavier Worthy, Stefon Diggs, DK Metcalf, Jacory Croskey-Merritt

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