Hot Takes, Surprise Performers, and Name that Player (Ep. 84)

Join Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson as they take part in a DraftKings Milly Maker draft with the goal of winning the $2 Million grand prize! Tune is as Tom and Andrew provide expert insight and analysis of their picks along the way, as well as general best ball strategy to keep you well informed as draft season enters full swing! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Early 2025 Best Ball Thoughts - 0:00:25 Draftkings Best Ball Contest Overview - 0:01:15 Previous Winning Teams & Week 17 Winners - 0:03:12 Round 1& 2 - Brock Bowers & Nico Collins? - 0:05:40 Round 3 & 4 - Davante Adams & A Mistake.... - 0:10:00 FantasyPros Best Ball Streams - 0:11:54 Zero RB in 2025 - 0:12:34 Round 5 & 6 - Jaylen Waddle & Calvin Ridley - 0:14:50 How Did We Get in Working for FantasyPros - 0:17:05 Jordan Mason & Jayden Reed - 0:19:09 Dealing With Zero RB Builds like This One - 0:21:20 Andrew's Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates - 0:23:25 Round 7 & 8 - Javonte Williams & Zach Charbonnet - 0:24:15 FantasyPros Best Ball Guide - 0:25:33 Drake Maye: Temperature Check - 0:27:05 Round 9 & 10 - Bhayshul Tuten & Matthew Stafford - 0:28:49 RB Handcuff Strategy in Best Ball - 0:29:45 Round 13 & 14 - Geno Smith & Cam Ward - 0:32:15 Round 15 & 16 - Will Shipley & Roschon Johnson - 0:35:48 Round 17 & 18 - Blake Corum & JK Dobbins - 0:39:11 Round 19 & 20 - Tutu Atwell & Harold Fannin Jr. - 0:42:00 Draft Recap, Other Roster Reviews & Final Thoughts on The Draft - 0:44:30 FantasyPros Best Ball Draft Guide - 0:52:25 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Joe Pisapia and Jake Ciely as they break down the top five superflex draft strategies to help you dominate all of your leagues this coming season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Signed George Pickens Jersey Giveaway - 0:01:15 Must Use QB Tiers - 0:01:35 Passing on Top QBs and Targeting Two Top 15 QBs - 0:03:12 Don’t Ignore Position Advantage - 0:05:00 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:06:51 Controlling Scoring in an Offence with QB/RB Duo - 0:07:25 Bye Weeks Actually Matter - 0:09:07 3rd QB? - 0:10:41 Outro - 0:12:35 Helpful Links: Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice, Andrew Erickson, and Jake Ciely as they take part in a Superflex PPR Mock Draft to help you get set for your upcoming drafts! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Round 1 - 0:02:38 Round 2 - 0:05:18 Round 3 - 0:08:23 Round 4 - 0:10:59 Round 5 - 0:14:29 DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:15:10 Round 6 - 0:19:23 Round 7 - 0:22:22 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:23:40 Round 8 - 0:26:27 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:30:35 Round 9 - 0:31:09 Round 10 - 0:33:49 Signed George Pickens Jersey Giveaway - 0:36:37 Round 11 - 0:39:21 Round 12 - 0:42:08 Round 13 - 0:45:23 Round 14 - 0:48:10 Draft Breakdown and Analysis - 0:51:30 Outro - 1:01:56 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Microsoft AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠ Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠microsoft.com/challengers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Tom Strachan as they highlight 12 players who will be overvalued heading into 2025 fantasy football drafts! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Amon-Ra St. Brown - 0:02:30 Jonathan Taylor - 0:07:52 Signed Nico Collins Jersey Giveaway - 0:13:03 Tyreek Hill - 0:13:28 Kyren Williams - 0:18:48 DJ Moore - 0:23:03 James Cook - 0:28:22 DeVonta Smith - 0:33:45 DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:37:22 Deebo Samuel - 0:38:52 Jordan Addison - 0:43:54 Chris Olave - 0:50:10 Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:53:13 Tyrone Tracy - 0:53:57 Jaydon Blue - 0:56:03 Outro - 0:59:37 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Make running backs relevant again by joining Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson for their top 50 fantasy football running back rankings for the 2025 NFL season! Will Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley bust coming off a 500+ touch season? Are rankers disrespecting Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III? Plus, what makes Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams a high-upside RB3 candidate? The Pros keep the ball on the ground! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Introduction - 0:00:002025 Running Back Draft Strategies - 0:00:21FantasyPros ECR - 0:04:13Nico Collins Houston Texans Autographed Jersey - 0:04:31Tier 1 - 0:04:54Tier 2 - 0:11:53Tier 3 - 0:23:40DraftKings Pick6 - 0:32:46Tier 4 - 0:34:12Tier 5 - 0:46:33Tier 6 & Beyond - 1:01:03Outro - 1:07:33 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Touko 1h 8min

Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely as they highlight six players they believe will outperform their pre-season rankings! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Drake Maye - 0:00:40 Bryce Young - 0:03:00 Chase Brown - 0:05:26 Bucky Irving - 0:07:33 PristineAuction.com - 0:09:39 Stefon Diggs - 0:10:06 Roman Wilson - 0:11:25 Helpful Links: Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Touko 14min

Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely as they give you 10 spicy hot takes ahead of the 2025 fantasy football season! Will Ashton Jeanty finish as the RB1 overall? Could Drake Maye and Caleb Williams push into the Top 5 QBs? Will Travis Hunter and Marvin Harrison Jr. end up as major busts? Is this finally the year of Kyle Pitts? The pros break it all down in this flaming hot episode! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 George Kittle Finishes as TE1 - 0:02:45 Ashton Jeanty Finishes as RB1 - 0:07:13 DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:11:38 Caleb Williams is a Top 3 QB - 0:13:24 Drake Maye Will Finish As A Top 5 QB - 0:17:30 Ollie Gordon Finishes As A Top 20 RB - 0:22:24 Travis Hunter Will Have Fewer Than 600 Receiving Yards - 0:26:35 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:32:01 Travis Etienne Returns As A Top 5 RB - 0:33:55 Marvin Harrison Will Have A WORSE Fantasy Season In Year 2 - 0:39:58 FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:46:15 Cooper Kupp: Comeback Player Of The Year and WR1 - 0:47:04 Kyle Pitts Finishes As A Top 3 TE - 0:51:51 Outro - 0:56:36 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Microsoft AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠ Microsoft’s AI solutions empower you to take bold steps and make informed decisions, sparking new ideas to help drive your business forward. With Microsoft as your trusted partner, you can navigate your journey with confidence, finding innovative solutions and reaching new possibilities. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠microsoft.com/challengers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Touko 58min

Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Scott Bogman are joined by special guest Jamey Eisenberg from CBS Sports for a 12-Team, Half-PPR Mock Draft! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Draftwizard - 0:00:26 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:03:50 1.01 - Ja'Marr Chase - 0:03:40 1.05 - CeeDee Lamb - 0:06:11 1.09 - Puka Nacua - 0:06:50 1.12 - Christian McCaffrey - 0:08:19 2.08 - Drake London - 0:09:28 2.12 & 3.01 - JSN & Breece Hall 0:10:15 3.06 - Chase Brown - 0:11:46 3.09 - Terry McLaurin - 0:12:24 4.04 - Joe Mixon - 0:14:41 4.08 - RJ Harvey - 0:16:29 4.12 - James Conner - 0:17:44 5.02 - Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:18:48 5.04 - Devonta Smith - 0:21:30 5.07 - Courtland Sutton - 0:22:07 6.04 - Sam LaPorta - 0:23:18 Pick Six from Draftkings - 0:25:20 6.07 - Kaleb Johnson - 0:26:59 6.11 - Brian Robinson - 0:28:54 7.04 - Evan Engram - 0:30:07 7.09 - Jerry Jeudy - 0:31:41 8.04 - Jaylen Warren - 0:34:02 8.06 - Justin Fields - 0:35:46 8.12/9.01 - Ricky Pearsall & Matthew Golden - 0:36:34 9.04 - Stefon Diggs - 0:38:15 9.07 - Jordan Mason - 0:39:30 10.07 - Bhayshul Tuten - 0:41:56 10.11 - Michael Pittman - 0:42:35 11:05 - Christian Kirk - 0:44:30 11:11 - Jack Bech 0:44:59 12:04 - Caleb Williams - 0:47:02 12:11 - Brock Purdy - 0:48:51 Draft Analysis and Recap - 0:49:35 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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