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DD Fantasy Football Radio podcasts provides key stats and metrics to help fantasy footballers make smarter decisions. RayGQue and friends are here to provide entertaining and actionable content that will help you win your fantasy leagues. They also provide in-depth player analysis for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), Prop Betting, and Dynasty Fantasy Football from college all the way to the NFL. We are here to make sure you are always one step ahead of your league mates.

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Scott, Shane, and Ty are cruising in maintenance mode heading into week 7. 📬 As always, we’re reacting to the most exclusive MEMBERS ONLY dynasty trades submitted by our Trade & Chill community - and using each one to unpack strategy, roster construction, and how to maximize long-term value. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Mueller (@jmthrivept), Doctor of Physical Therapy, hosts the DD Injury Podcast, covering all of the injuries we are monitoring as we enter week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. This week we cover key players including Brock Purdy, Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, Josh Jacobs, D’Andre Swift, CeeDee Lamb, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, Marvin Harrison Jr, Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, Mike Evans, Emeka Egubka, Brock Bowers, JT Sanders, David Njoku, and many more! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The dynasty landscape is in flux — players are dropping, suspensions are shaking depth charts, and managers are panicking. Welcome back to the All Gas Trade Show (AGTS) with Gabe (@iGabe_FF) and Ty (@TyDeclare44) — where dynasty value meets market sanity. This week, we dive into the fallout across the league and how to turn the chaos into opportunity. Topics include: Navigating injuries without selling low Suspension fallout and how to value returning players Leveraging panic to buy smart and sell strong Where the dynasty market is shifting next All deals sourced from the DDFFB Community Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Best Ball Report Card! 🏈 Join Ed Lauter @ff_litigator and Jeremiah @coachretzlaff1 as they break down the latest trends and surprises from Week 7 of the NFL season, focusing on best ball fantasy football. In this episode, we dive into: The impact of injuries on top-performing players and how quickly the season can change Late-round gems and breakout running backs like Cam Scattebo, Rico Dowdle, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and Quinhon Judkins Portfolio strategies, market observations, and how to leverage late-round picks for maximum advantage Real trade scenarios and dynasty market insights Wide receiver surprises, including Tre Tucker and Quentin Johnston Tips for managing your best ball teams and adapting to the ever-changing landscape Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Shane talk shop through six weeks. It's time to make moves. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott breaks down Week 6 Trinity takeaways with a tactical focus on spot-starts and short-term trades. He walks through team-by-team usage shifts (49ers, Saints, Bucs, Rams, Texans, Cardinals, Chargers, Bengals, Patriots, Jets) and shows how to pair Trinity scores with QB efficiency, neutral pass rate, and play rate to find startable WR/TEs, plus when to buy/sell players like Kendrick Bourne, Ladd McConkey, Zay Jones, and more. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RayGQue goes solo for the Week 6 Trinity Report, breaking down WR usage and fantasy scoring efficiency using the Trinity Tool on ddFantasyFootball.com. From Drake London commanding Atlanta to DK Metcalf surging, Ray hits Tampa Bay, New England, Las Vegas, San Francisco, the Rams, and more to identify buys, fades, and regression alerts heading into Week 7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 6 of the NFL season is in the books, and we’re breaking down all the biggest stories shaping Dynasty Fantasy Football heading into Week 6. Scott shares his Dynasty Takeaways — covering this week’s biggest risers, fallers, trade targets, and player trends across the league. Whether you’re contending or rebuilding, this episode gives you actionable dynasty strategy you can use today. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Connor (@CharlesChillFFB) is back after week 6 of the 2025 season with Destination Dynasty! In Episode 116, Scott dives into running back production thresholds through the first five weeks. How do the compare to wide receivers in the flex? What about the current RB market in dynasty? Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ty and Shane take the stage for the week 6 show as they keep an eye on the dynasty landscape now that we are just over 30% into the season. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Mueller (@jmthrivept), Doctor of Physical Therapy, hosts the DD Injury Podcast, covering all of the injuries we are monitoring as we enter week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. This week we cover key players including Brock Purdy, Lamar Jackson, Tua Tagovailoa, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, Tyjae Spears, Jaylen Warren, Alvin Kamara, CeeDee Lamb, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Zay Flowers, Chris Godwin, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, Brock Bowers, JT Sanders, Brenton Strange, Dalton Kincaid, and many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Six weeks in… it’s time to adapt or get left behind. Welcome back to the All Gas Trade Show (AGTS) with Gabe (@iGabe_FF) and Ty (@TyDeclare44) — where dynasty value never sleeps. In this episode, we take a step back to recalibrate: assessing QB, WR, and TE market shifts across the league and how to respond before values move again. Topics include: When to sell on name value before it fades Midseason buy windows opening at key positions Rebalancing your roster construction to fit new information Evaluating trade direction — contender vs. builder pivots All trades sourced directly from the DDFFB Community Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Shane talk rookies through five weeks. How would we re-draft? How does it impact next year's class. Lessons learned? Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We break down Week 5 through the Trinity report (usage vs. production) to find real dynasty edges: Emeka Egbuka’s rocket-ship environment, Stefon Diggs’ consolidated role with Drake Maye, buy/sell pivots (Flowers, McBride, Sutton), and what the Chargers’ WR trends actually mean. Plus AJB/Smitty volatility, Dolphins without Tyreek, Raiders/Jets realities, and how to turn these signals into trades before waivers and market sentiment catch up. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's LIVE episode of Dynasty Theory, Dan and John take a look at some of the MOST DISGUSTING NFL teams and analyze some of the dynasty potential that we might be able to uncover. For more conversations on these topics, join the DDFFB Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/allgas). Tune in for actionable dynasty advice to stay ahead in your leagues! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s time for a Midseason 2026 NFL Mock Draft. Seven weeks into college football and six into the NFL season — I’m breaking down the projected top-10 picks with no trades, based on current team records, needs, and standout prospects. We talk QB uncertainty at the top, which teams are officially in rebuild mode, and who’s rising up draft boards. From Fernando Mendoza’s breakout at Indiana to Reuben Bain’s dominance at Miami. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro | NFL & College midseason draft outlook 00:30 – Overview: QB uncertainty & team needs heading into Week 6 01:12 – Pick 1: New York Jets – Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 03:38 – Pick 2: Cleveland Browns – Reuben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami 07:00 – Pick 3: Baltimore Ravens – Spencer Fano, OT, Utah 08:32 – Pick 4: Miami Dolphins – Averill Reese, LB, Ohio State 10:10 – Pick 5: New Orleans Saints – LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina 12:30 – Pick 6: Las Vegas Raiders – Peter Woods, DL, Clemson 13:32 – Pick 7: Tennessee Titans – Jordan Tyson, WR, Colorado 14:44 – Pick 8: New York Giants – Caleb Downs, S, Alabama 16:09 – Pick 9: Cincinnati Bengals – Gennings Dunker, OL, Iowa 16:53 – Pick 10: Carolina Panthers – T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson 19:16 – Recap of Top-10 Picks 19:44 – Full Round 1 rundown (auto-draft results) 22:33 – Notable fallers (Anthony Hill Jr., others) 22:51 – Closing thoughts | Draft trends & next week’s mock preview 👇 Sound off, fans of the Jets, Browns, Ravens, Dolphins, Saints, Raiders, Titans, Giants, Bengals, Panthers — what did I get right and what would you change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 5 of the NFL season is in the books, and we’re breaking down all the biggest stories shaping Dynasty Fantasy Football heading into Week 6. Brandon & Scott share their Dynasty Takeaways — covering this week’s biggest risers, fallers, trade targets, and player trends across the league. Whether you’re contending or rebuilding, this episode gives you actionable dynasty strategy you can use today. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Connor (@CharlesChillFFB) is back after week 5 of the 2025 season with Destination Dynasty! In Episode 115, Scott dives into the theory and data behind the #AnyQBOnA2Deep strategy, how to balance it in our dynasty league. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
🔥 Welcome to the Dynasty Deal Show! 🔥 Scott, Shane and Ray talk about doing damage control on your rosters and the trades are rolling in for week 5!📬 As always, we’re reacting to the most exclusive MEMBERS ONLY dynasty trades submitted by our Trade & Chill community - and using each one to unpack strategy, roster construction, and how to maximize long-term value.Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray’s Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Mueller (@jmthrivept), Doctor of Physical Therapy, hosts the DD Injury Podcast, covering all of the injuries we are monitoring as we enter week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. This week we cover key players including Brock Purdy, Jayden Daniels, JJ McCarthy, Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, Tyrone Tracy, Tyjae Spears, Trey Benson, Braelon Allen, CeeDee Lamb, Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, Brock Bowers, Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill, JT Sanders, Darren Waller, and many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chico Cruz

I traded Rhamondre, Foster Moreau & Rashid Shaheed for 2023 1.04 & 24 1st. 😁

Dec 27th
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