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Last Week in Fantasy: Week 3

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njuries continue to take their toll on fantasy players as De’Von Achane was lost for the season and Travis Etienne will miss extended time with a hamstring injury. But, that’s the game we play and it’s important to stay active and ready for anything. And that’s what this article is meant to help you with.

So, without further ado, here is Last Week In Fantasy.

Arizona Cardinals

If it wasn’t evident enough, Week 3 made it crystal clear. Michael Wilson is THE WR1 for the Cardinals, and his 17 targets in Week 3 were more than Harrison has combined for the season.

I’m buying Wilson, and I believe Arizona is a top 10 offense for the rest of the season.

Atlanta Falcons: In his first start of 2026, QB Michael Penix had more passing yards than Cooper Rush did in Weeks 1 and 2 combined and scored more points than the Falcons offense did in Weeks 1 and 2.

Penix is a buy for me and has a great supporting cast for fantasy.

Baltimore Ravens: Derrick Henry continues to do Derrick Henry things! He now has six touchdowns and is averaging two touchdowns per game, and the Ravens offense is averaging 30 PPG this season.

With injuries to De’Von Achane and Travis Etienne, Derrick Henry is a BUY High.

Buffalo Bills: James Cook “quietly” has back-to-back games of over 130 rushing yards and a touchdown. We’re still waiting on his targets to show up, but they’re coming.

James Cook and every other Bills player is a BUY.

Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan had his worst statistical game of the season, but he was on the field for 95% of the Panthers’ snaps. With Jalen Coker banged up, McMillan is about to get fed!

Buy McMillan and this Carolina offense that is third in pass attempts in the NFL.

Chicago Bears: It feels like so long ago when D’Andre Swift had his three-touchdown performance in Week 1, and since then he’s scored ZERO touchdowns! Although he does have 45 total touches since then.

Buy from any frustrated owner who is giving up on the Bears offense.

Cincinnati Bengals: Tee Higgins is averaging six or more targets in every game this season, and he’s scored 14 or more PPR points in back-to-back games. Joe Burrow has 30 or more pass attempts in every game so far, so the volume could get better.

Tee Higgins is a BUY, and I would try to buy now before his price goes up.

Cleveland Browns: Deshaun Watson and the Browns offense are starting to find a groove, but the RBs are still trying to find their way. Of the 8 red zone possessions for the Browns, Judkins has 7 touches. Judkins is averaging 17 touches per game and is the clear lead back.

Buy Quinshon’s volume and reap the rewards of a young, up-and-coming offense.

Dallas Cowboys: George Pickens has had a frustrating start to the season, but his targets, receptions, and yards have increased every week of the season.

The Dallas offense is humming, and Pickens, with everyone else, is a buy.

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4 Biggest Dynasty Story Lines: Week 4

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By the time Monday Night Football comes to a close, we will be officially 25 percent of the way through the fantasy football season. While I apologize for the morbid note to start the column, we’re starting to get a really good idea about the state of the NFL and, most importantly, the state of our Dynasty rosters. Let’s dive into the biggest storylines in Week 4. 

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Dynasty Stashes – Week 4

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Skyy Moore – (WR – GB)

If you’ve played dynasty for a while, the name Skyy Moore might bring about unspeakable rage and frustration.

Drafted in the second round by the Chiefs in 2022, Moore was a mid-to-late first-round selection in most rookie drafts due to the allure of playing with Patrick Mahomes.

Well, Moore ended up being a complete bust in Kansas City, with tons of dropped passes and production that matched his out-of-place No. 24 jersey number — hideous.

Now in Green Bay, Moore still rocks a stupid number for a wide receiver, this time No. 23. But with Jayden Reed suffering a scary neck injury in Week 2 with no timetable for a return, Moore has an opportunity to get his career back on track as the slot man in the Packers’ offense. 

Green Bay’s offensive line is downright atrocious, and this team feels like it could become this year’s version of the 2025 Arizona Cardinals — throwing a ton because they’re constantly trailing and can’t establish a ground game.

Last week, Moore saw seven targets, catching three for 31 yards. I expect him to see five or six opportunities per game with Reed sidelined. He also serves as Green Bay’s return man, so if your league awards points for return yardage, Moore becomes a little more valuable. He’s worth a stash now, to see if the role and volume stick. 

Jalon Daniels – (QB – TB)

When the Buccaneers named Jalon Daniels as the backup quarterback before the season, it was cool to see them recognizing the talent of an undrafted rookie. The kid from Kansas played well enough in the preseason to make veteran Jake Browning expendable and earned the No. 2 job behind Baker Mayfield. 

Little did they know that a month into the season, he’d be their starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. 

That’s right. Daniels will be under center for the next few games, thanks to a dislocated thumb on Mayfield’s throwing hand. Early reports say he’ll be out at least three games, giving Daniels a chance to lead a team desperately seeking victory after an 0-3 start. 

What makes Daniels such an intriguing player for fantasy is his legs. During his time with the Jayhawks, he rushed for more than 390 yards in a season three times. It’s that mobility that’s going to help him rack up fantasy points while he’s out on the field. 

Managers in one-QB leagues don’t have to worry about picking Daniels up, but superflex managers should absolutely try to acquire him. With upcoming games against Green Bay, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Carolina, Daniels is a high-upside dart throw you can start as a QB2 because of his rushing potential. 

If you’ve been struggling with guys like Drake Maye or Cam Ward — or lost Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, and Caleb Williams to injury — why not put this hyper-mobile signal-caller in your lineup and see if he produces? 

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Dynasty Data Trendz: Week 3

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5. Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been putting up historic target share numbers. But Brock Bowers said, “Not so fast”.  Klint Kubiak installed the Seattle offense that turned JSN into a target funnel. Now he appears to be doing the same with Bowers.

6. Travis Kelce seems to be rejuvenated by his off-season marriage to Taylor Swift. He is off to a great start, ranking 8th among all pass catchers in yards per route run. 

7. In last week’s column, I highlighted these two players as buys with the statements below:

Ted Hurst: “Ted Hurst seems primed for a week 3 breakout. He has little to show for surface stats with just 5 receptions for 63 yards through two games. But he only trails Egbuka by 1 target for the team lead with 10. The Bucs go up against the 28th-ranked Vikings pass defense next week. Per Fantasy Points Data, he boasts an excellent 17.9% route win rate. He is getting open and getting targets. The chemistry with Mayfield is still developing. “

Marcus Mariota: That brings us to Marcus Mariota. If you are going to empty your FAAB and need a multi-week starter, I’d go with Mariota. In his 7 full starts in 2025, he averaged 17 fantasy points per game. “

Hurst had his best fantasy production of the young season with 11 fantasy points, while Mariota put up 20 of his own in an upset win over one of the best defenses in the NFL, Seattle.

8. Jeremiyah Love had the best game of his young career. He excelled in every metric I evaluated for my annual RB1 model, but his most exciting trait for fantasy was his receiving ability. I wrote in the RB1 model article.

“The most exciting aspect of his repertoire is his receiving acumen. Receiving, not rushing, is what makes a running back a perennial top fantasy asset. Think Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler, and De’Von Achane. And boy, is Love a great receiving back. He may be the second-best slot receiver in this draft to Makai Lemon. 

Love led all running backs in this class in yards per route run at 1.6, good for 10 points towards his overall model score. He also excelled in receiving yards and receptions per game. The receiving categories contributed 32 points towards his overall RB1 model score.”

Week 3 was the first game to really showcase his receiving prowess with 5 receptions for 19 yards and a TD.

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My Early-Season Fantasy Football Misses

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Nobody has a perfect hit rate in fantasy, and anyone who claims they do is lying. At DFF, we believe being transparent about our misses is important. It’s the first step in learning from mistakes and improving our process. 

That’s why, in today’s article, I’ll be diving into my early-season misses and the lessons I’ve learned (if any) through a dynasty lens. Dynasty calls for more patience than redraft; just because someone has failed to produce through three weeks or dominated early doesn’t mean they’ll be the same player for years to come. So let’s figure out whether it’s time to hit the panic button.

Colston Loveland (TE – CHI)

I’ve been part of the Loveland hive since his early days at Michigan. He displays the play strength to play in-line, has velcro hands, and moves like a wide receiver. There’s a reason I have 33% Loveland ownership across all my fantasy leagues; I took him over Tyler Warren in every single rookie draft I was in last year.

Well, it’s been a nightmare start to the season for the former Wolverine, sitting with only one reception in two games. His 2026 per-route numbers include a 6.3% target rate and 0.05 yards per route run. (How is that even possible?) To everyone’s surprise, Kalif Raymond is leading the charge at wide receiver, and HC Ben Johnson is even drawing up plays for Sam Rousch. Odd. 

While my Loveland teams have gotten off to a slow start, I’m not panicking yet. Loveland is the TE4 overall in snap rate and TE6 in route participation. He’s a full-time player with real receiving skills, and the big games are coming. I’ve dropped Loveland a bit in my overall dynasty ranks, but he does remain as my TE3 overall. 

Jalen Coker (WR – CAR)

I specifically remember saying in our DFF Discord this offseason that Jalen Coker was a JAG, and that it was tough to envision a scenario where your team is a true contender and Coker is an every-week starter. Boy was I wrong. Shout-out to DFF analyst @Paul_Ryan15, who was bullish on Coker since this summer. 

In Coker’s last four games (dating back to last year), he’s averaging 9 targets, 8 receptions, 85 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown per game. That’s about 22 PPR points per game. Bryce Young appears to be the real deal, and this passing offense is consolidated between two guys: Coker and Tetairoa McMillan. 

I’ve been trying to buy Coker recently, but nobody is selling. And frankly, I don’t blame them. A four-game sample isn’t massive, but it also suggests this is no fluke. He’s moved up to my WR31 overall in dynasty. I’m not sure there was a major lesson to be learned here, other than that a clear top-two option in an offense trending upwards deserved more of my attention, even if Coker was a UDFA and a modest producer in the past. I’ll be interested to see how this passing offense fares against some better defense as the season progresses. 

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Last Week In Fantasy: Week 2

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Week 2 was dominated by injuries, and unfortunately, that comes with the territory. But with Week 3 just a day away (or already here, depending on when this finds you), let’s dig into some Week 2 stats and see if we can find an edge on our leaguemates.

Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. has a combined four targets through two games and has scored fewer than five fantasy points. Among 103 receivers with 25 or more routes, he ranks 100th in target rate. I’m sitting Harrison until further notice.

Stash! Really, I’d be selling low at this point, but his price is too low for what he could be if he ever reaches his potential.

Atlanta Falcons: Drake London must have Drake London on his fantasy team, because he was not happy on Sunday. Just ask the fan he got into it with. Michael Penix Jr. takes over the offense this week, and things can only go up from here. In 2025, with Penix at QB, Bijan Robinson averaged 22.7 PPG, London averaged 19.5 PPG, and Kyle Pitts averaged 13 PPG. New coaching staff, sure, but the talent hasn’t gone anywhere.

Buy Atlanta players before they blow up.

Baltimore Ravens: Mark Andrews has six or more targets in back-to-back games, and with Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar gone, the tight end room is all his. Zay Flowers already missed Week 2 and could miss again this week. Rashod Bateman is Andrews’ only real competition for targets, and Andrews will continue to eat.

Buy Andrews in every format if you’re contending.

Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen looks like he’s going to break fantasy this year, and Dalton Kincaid looks to be the main beneficiary. Kincaid has 225 receiving yards through two games and is currently the TE2 on an offense that has scored 35 or more points in back-to-back weeks.

Buy all the Kincaid you can, and grab Dawson Knox too. He’s a formidable backup in case of injury.

Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young has back-to-back games with three touchdown passes, but the real story is Chuba Hubbard. With Jonathon Brooks headed for core muscle surgery and at least six weeks on IR, Hubbard is in line for even more work. He’s averaging 17.5 PPG. Keep an eye on Austin Ekeler, who’s working out for Carolina this week.

Buy HIGH on Hubbard and this much-improved Panthers offense.

Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland continues to disappoint, and with Caleb Williams out, who knows what to make of the Bears’ skill players. I’m still starting Loveland one more week in hopes of a big game.

Stash! Everyone is probably trying to buy low, so holding is the way to go for now.

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4 Biggest Dynasty Storylines in Week 3

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After a high-scoring Week 1, Week 2 was defined by defenses bouncing back and Caleb Williams memes. Week 3 sees the NFL return to Brazil, the return of Michael Penix, and the Browns’ home opener. Oh, and Deshaun Watson will still be the starter. 

Let’s dive into the biggest dynasty storylines in Week 3. 

Quarterback Injury Crisis 

The dynasty superflex quarterback streets are grim. It’s tough out here. Case Keenum has been picked up from the waiver wire. In Week 2, Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, and Caleb Williams went down with injuries. At the time of writing, Jaxson Dart could miss the entire season with a knee injury, Jayden Daniels is seeking specialist advice on how to stop falling to pieces (200g protein and 5g creatine could be a start); and Caleb Williams has replaced JJ McCarthy as the meme du jour. 

With Kyler Murray and Michael Penix set to return to action, we will have four backup quarterbacks starting in Week 3. In one of my leagues, I had to start Deshaun Watson. I know. I had to take a long shower afterwards. I ended up losing to a Davante Adams 40 piece which, at least as far as I’m concerned, is proof of karma.

A backup quarterback is typically a harbinger of doom for your fantasy studs.  

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Dynasty Stashes – Week 3

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Emanuel Wilson (RB – SEA)

I looked at the box score, and my jaw nearly dropped when I saw how many carries Emanuel Wilson had in Week 2. In just his second game with the Seahawks, he carried the rock 21 times, a number that Kenneth Walker — you know, the reigning Super Bowl MVP — hadn’t reached in a regular-season game with Seattle since Week 6 of 2023. Wild stuff. 

Now, most of Wilson’s work came in garbage time with Seattle blowing out a hapless Arizona team. Still, that type of workload warrants attention, especially with rookie Jadarian Price dealing with a shoulder injury. If he can’t go this week, Wilson could be a sneak RB2 start against a Washington defense that currently ranks 26th in EPA/play (0.09), per SumerSports data.

If you are dealing with injuries at the running back position, grab Wilson, who’s available in roughly 60% of leagues on Sleeper. Seattle is a team that wants to win with tough defense and a physical rushing attack. Against an 0-2 Commanders team missing their starting quarterback, we could see a similar game script to last week. 

That could mean another 15-plus carries for Wilson in a next-man-up role. 

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Dynasty Data Trendz: Week 2

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Fantasy point production is not always the best predictor of future fantasy point production. One blown coverage or short touchdown can instantly make a player’s otherwise pedestrian week look great for fantasy..

This is where usage trends come in. A player’s usage is a better predictor of what kind of future fantasy production we should expect. You can use this to target Dynasty owners who may be otherwise disenchanted with a low macro fantasy output, while you know the underlying factors are healthy. On the other hand, you can also utilize usage trends to see which players may have a concerning trend relative to their historical valuation that you may want to consider trading.

*Data Sources: PFF, Fantasy Pros, NFL Pro, Next Gen Stats*

1. Bryce Young Fantasy PPG by year

2023 – 10.4
2024 – 14.6
2025 – 14.3
2026 – 32.4  !!!!!

2. Target Share Leaders through Week 2

Jaxon Smith-Njigba – 44.0%
Parker Washington – 36.7%
Justin Jefferson – 35.7%
Amon-Ra St. Brown – 35.1%
DeVonta Smith – 33.9%
Davante Adams – 28.1%
CeeDee Lamb – 27.9%
Christian Watson – 27.5%
Chris Olave – 27.4%
Jalen Coker – 27.3%
Tetairoa McMillan – 27.3%

3. Could we see the first-ever 40% target share season from JSN this year? He currently sits at a staggering 44%.

4. From a Dynasty buy standpoint, Christian Watson is very interesting. Watson has always been a premier yards-per-route, run performer. However, he has never been a premier target earner. When you combine those two, you get a WR1. He is priced as the WR27 by the Dynasty community on Keep Trade Cut. 

5. I wrote this in last week’s article: “I would be buying Stefon Diggs as a contender. He is probably the best option you can get for a 3rd that will be a reliable starter. Jayden Daniels was running for his life. Diggs is a reliable quick outlet, whereas McLaurin is a downfield threat.” Diggs obliged with a stout 21.7 fantasy points in Week 2.

6. In case you had any reservations about Parker Washington. Remove them. He is 100% the real deal, Holyfield.

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My Name is Jonah Coleman!

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Denver Broncos rookie running back Jonah Coleman offers immediate volume upside and a high-floor, three-down upside profile. A real opportunity for playing time opened up for Jonah after hamstring injuries to both J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey. Lightning struck twice in the same week, benefiting the next guy up: Jonah Coleman.

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Dynasty Buy and Sell: Week 2

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It’s that time of year when teams start to show who’s built for the long haul and who’s running on fumes. Bye weeks are hitting hard, injuries are piling up, and depth starts to matter. Every move from here on out counts. That’s where we make our money: finding those buy windows before they slam shut and moving off guys right before the drop comes. With that, let’s dive right into my top four “buys” and “sells” from a Dynasty perspective following Week 2.  

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4 Biggest Dynasty Storylines Heading into Week Two

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Week One is officially in the books. After over 200 days of waiting, Week One lived up to expectations as offenses and fantasy stalwarts put up some huge numbers. Of course, there were some duds. The less said about Colston Loveland’s goose egg, the better. Especially on a day the Bears scored 59 points. I’m not bitter, I promise. 

Here are the biggest dynasty storylines heading into Week Two. 

Year Two Quarterbacks 

One of the most intriguing NFL subplots is the 2025 quarterback class. Whilst Cam Ward didn’t have the collegiate equity of a Joe Burrow or Trevor Lawrence, he was a lock at No.1 for a Titans team in desperate need of a quarterback. Ward struggled in Year One, ranking bottom 3 in both EPA/dropback and CPOE, but the offensive environment was bad. In Week One against the Jets, Ward’s struggles continued as the Titans logged under 200 yards of offense. 

Cam Ward’s struggles were highlighted by both Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough. Both put together strong performances against some admittedly bad defenses. Shough leads the NFL in passing yards, whilst Dart delivered arguably his most accomplished performance. The Giants ranked in the 95th percentile in EPA / play and success rate. 

Heading into Week Two, Ward faces another stern test against the Eagles. Meanwhile, Shough and Dart go on the road to the Ravens and the Rams, respectively. 

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Last Week In Fantasy: Week 1

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Week 1 of the NFL season is in the rearview mirror, but fantasy season is finally back, baby! We’ve made our bets, and while we still have time to see which ones will cash and which ones we hope to parlay into a better one, now is the time to see if we were right, wrong, or just early. To help with that, I’m introducing my new weekly article, “Last Week In Fantasy” — a piece that filters through the data, stats, and news across all 32 teams every week to help you decide if a player is a Buy, Sell, or Stash!

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Dynasty Stashes – Week 2

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Raheim Sanders (RB – CLE)

If Raheim “Rocket” Sanders wasn’t scooped up in your league’s initial waiver run this week, make sure you grab him. With Dylan Sampson now on IR with a knee injury, Sanders steps into the RB2 role behind Quinshon Judkins.

We saw Sanders get some work at the end of last year when Judkins went down with an injury. In the final three games, he toted the rock 24 times for 89 scoreless yards and caught three passes for 21 yards. 

Worst case, Sanders takes over Sampson’s pass-catching role, which is what we saw on Sunday. The second-year back caught all three of his targets for 25 yards against the Jaguars. 

Given Cleveland’s offensive environment, Sanders won’t have much standalone value unless Judkins is sidelined for any reason. But there’s some talent here. He rushed for over 1,400 yards at Arkansas in 2022. As a senior at South Carolina, he amassed 1,197 total yards, caught 27 passes, and found pay dirt 13 times. Sanders also ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at roughly 220 pounds. 

That combination of size and athleticism makes him worth stashing for the contingent upside alone.

Roman Wilson (WR – PIT)

In the future, rookie Germie Bernard might be a stud. But if Sunday’s usage is any indication of how the snaps are going to shake out, then he might not be a thing this season. 

Roman Wilson might be, though. After a couple of years of being an afterthought for the Steelers, it looks like he’s finally involved in the passing attack. 

Wilson played 55% of the snaps and received the most targets he’s ever seen in a game in his young career: six. He finished the day catching three for 26 yards, but his day could’ve been much, much better. 

He beat A.J. Terrell on a go ball that should’ve been a 65-yard touchdown. Wilson had a clean release off the line and stacked Terrell down the field, forcing the corner to interfere and essentially tackle Wilson rather than give up the long score.

Wilson also dropped a 40-plus-yard score at the end of the first half. Granted, he had a defender draped all over him, but the deep ball hit Wilson right in the hands, and he should’ve caught it.

If either of those plays hit, we’re talking about Wilson being a must-roster player in all formats rather than a deep dynasty stash. Funny how small the margins are. 

Go grab him if he’s still out there in the available player pool. Aaron Rodgers talked up Wilson throughout the offseason and backed up that praise in Week 1 with a few deep shots that should’ve resulted in touchdowns.

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Dynasty Data Trendz: Week 1

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Fantasy point production is not always the best predictor of future fantasy point production. One blown coverage or short touchdown can instantly make a player’s otherwise pedestrian week look great for fantasy. This is where usage trends come in. A player’s usage is a better predictor of what kind of future fantasy production we should expect. You can use this to target Dynasty owners who may be otherwise disenchanted with a low macro fantasy output, while you know the underlying factors are healthy. On the other hand, you can also utilize usage trends to see which players may have a concerning trend relative to their historical valuation that you may want to consider trading.

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