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2024 Fantasy Stats
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1ARI
Win, 34-28
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2@MIA
Win, 31-10
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3JAX
Win, 47-10
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4@BAL
Loss, 10-35
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5@HOU
Loss, 20-23
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6@NYJ
Win, 23-20
0.00
7TEN
Win, 34-10
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8@SEA
Win, 31-10
1.00
9MIA
Win, 30-27
1.50
10@IND
Win, 30-20
4.00
11KC
Win, 30-21
4.00
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Win, 35-10
0.50
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3.00
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1.50
16NE
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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17NYJ
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@NE
TBDGet Tickets
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3JAX,
W 47-10
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L 20-23
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6@NYJ,
W 23-20
32-1-0.00
7TEN,
W 34-10
21-1-0.00
8@SEA,
W 31-10
1----1.00
9MIA,
W 30-27
1----1.50
10@IND,
W 30-20
11---4.00
11KC,
W 30-21
2----4.00
12Bye-----0.00
13SF,
W 35-10
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14@LAR,
L 42-44
2----3.00
15@DET,
W 48-42
1----1.50
16NE,
Sun 1:25 pmGet Tickets
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17NYJ,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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18@NE,
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  • Logs another sack in Week 7

    Epenesa recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defended one pass in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Epenesa has tallied 3.0 sacks over the last two weeks and now leads the Bills' defense with 4.0 sacks on the season. The 2020 second-round pick has also accumulated 15 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one pass defended through Buffalo's first seven games. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks as the Bills travel to take on the Seahawks in Week 8.

    Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sacks Rodgers twice in win

    Epenesa recorded four tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Bills' win over the Jets on Monday night.

    Analysis: Additionally, Epenesa forced a fumble of Aaron Rodgers on the first of his two sacks, but Rodgers ended up recovering the loose ball. On Epenesa's second sack, he was flagged for a questionable roughing the passer call on a third-down takedown of Rodgers. Through five games, Epenesa has logged 12 tackles (eight solo), including 3.0 sacks, seven QB hits and one forced fumble on 56 percent of the defensive snaps.

    Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticking around Buffalo

    Epenesa and the Bills agreed on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Epenesa will remain in Buffalo after having his most productive season since the team drafted him in 2020, recording 20 tackles, including 6.5 sacks, while also intercepting two passes and forcing a fumble over 15 games. He'll likely operate as a primary option at defensive end and quasi-starter in 2024, working in conjunction with Greg Rousseau and Von Miller, among others.

    Published: Mon, Mar 11 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play vs. Pats

    Epenesa (ribs) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots.

    Analysis: Epenesa will return from a two-game absence in Week 17 now that he has recovered from an injury to his ribs he sustained in Week 14 at Kansas City. With Von Miller (coach's decision) inactive, Epenesa could be in line for an expanded role.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable for Sunday

    Epenesa (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old defensive end seems to be trending in the right direction to play Sunday, as he's gone from logging a limited practice session both Wednesday and Thursday to a full workload Friday. Epenesa has missed each of the Bills' last two games, and if he's unable to suit up once again in Week 17, Kingsley Jonathan could see increased work as rotational defensive lineman.

    Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still in question for Sunday

    Epenesa was listed as limited for the second straight day Thursday due to a rib injury.

    Analysis: Epenesa has missed the past two games with the issue, but he looks to have a decent chance of suiting up Sunday against the Patriots, though Friday's final injury report will prove more telling. The fourth-year player got off to a slow start in his NFL career after being taken out of Iowa in the second round, but this season he's been arguably the Bills' biggest surprise on banged-up defense that's being carried by the defensive line. Epenesa has logged 6.5 sacks, eight passes defensed, an…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 28 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ultimately unavailable Saturday

    Epenesa (ribs) will not play Saturday against the Chargers.

    Analysis: There was some hope the fourth-year pass rusher would be available Saturday, but he'll ultimately miss his second consecutive game. Kingsley Jonathan and Shaq Lawson will likely see additional opportunities in pass-rushing situations.

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Chance to play Week 16

    Epenesa (rib) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Chargers.

    Analysis: The 2020 second-round pick was able to log a week of limited practice sessions after missing Buffalo's Week 15 win over the Cowboys, and he's now got a chance to return to the field Saturday. If Epenesa is forced to miss his second consecutive game, Kingsley Jonathan and others could see increased snaps on the Bills' defensive line.

    Published: Thu, Dec 21 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Making progress

    Epenesa (ribs) was listed as limited on Tuesday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: The Bills only held a walkthrough Tuesday, as they prep for a matchup with the Chargers on Saturday, so Epenesa's participation level is just an estimation. However, it's a sign of progress for the Iowa product, who was unable to practice last week and was ruled out two days in advance of their Week 15 win over the Cowboys. Epenesa will work to ramp up his activity level over the next couple of days in anticipation of suiting up for Week 16.

    Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing first game of season

    Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that Epenesa (ribs) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Epenesa has appeared in all 13 of Buffalo's games this season, but he's now week-to-week with a rib injury that could potentially require a stint on IR. Until Epenesa can retake the field, both Kingsley Jonathan and Shaq Lawson will have an opportunity to handle increased defensive snaps.

    Published: Fri, Dec 15 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • DNP again Thursday

    Epenesa (ribs) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Epenesa remains week-to-week with the injury he suffered in last Sunday's win over the Chiefs. Kingsley Jonathan and Shaq Lawson should soak up the extra edge reps alongside veteran Leonard Floyd for however long Epenesa is sidelined.

    Published: Thu, Dec 14 at 3:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains week-to-week

    Epenesa (ribs) should still be considered week-to-week, according to head coach Sean McDermott, and the Bills are still gathering information Wednesday as to whether a stint on injured reserve is an option, Jon Scott of Spectrum News 1 reports.

    Analysis: Epenesa suffered the injury in Sunday's game against the Chiefs and appears to potentially be looking at a multi-week absence, considering IR may be an option for the 25-year-old. Any potential absence for him would be a blow to the depth of Buffalo's defensive line and ultimately lead to increased snaps for any of Leonard Floyd, Shaq Lawson or Kingsley Jonathan.

    Published: Wed, Dec 13 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Could miss time

    Epenesa is week-to-week after suffering a rib injury in Sunday's win over the Chiefs, per head coach Sean McDermott, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: Epenesa tried to return to the game after suffering the injury, but he was only able to last one play before exiting again. Whether or not he'll recover in time to suit up in Week 15 against the Cowboys is in question, but his practice status in the days ahead will shed better light on his potential availability for the matchup.

    Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doubtful to return

    Epenesa is doubtful to return to Sunday's game versus the Chiefs with a rib injury.

    Analysis: Epenesa returned to the field for just one play after having previously exited with a rib injury and now is considered unlikely to return to the matchup. Leonard Floyd and Shaq Lawson should be in line for increased playing time in Epenesa's absence.

    Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns against Kansas City

    Epenesa (ribs) has been cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Epenesa briefly left Sunday's game following his interception of Patrick Mahomes. Epenesa will return as the depth edge rusher behind Greg Rousseau and Von Miller.

    Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves game with rib injury

    Epenesa (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Epenesa picked off Patrick Mahomes and returned it for seven yards before leaving the game with a rib injury. Leonard Floyd and Shaq Lawson are candidates to see more work at defensive end in Epenesa's absence.

    Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full participant Monday

    Epenesa (ankle) was a full participant in practice Monday.

    Analysis: Epenesa appears ready to return after a one-game absence. He'll provide depth along a Bills defensive line that's expected to be without Von Miller (knee) against the Patriots on Thursday.

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive versus Lions

    Epenesa (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's contest against the Lions.

    Analysis: Epenesa was listed as doubtful for Thanksgiving Day, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise to now see him officially inactive. The 2020 second-round pick suffered an ankle injury Week 11 against the Browns, and his next chance to return will come Dec. 1 on Thursday Night Football against New England.

    Published: Thu, Nov 24 at 8:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unlikely to play in Week 12

    Epenesa (ankle) is considered doubtful to play Thursday versus the Lions, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Epenesa suffered an ankle injury in Week 11 against the Browns and was unable to return to the contest. It appears like the injury is still bothering him and he'll likely be forced to take a seat for Thursday's Thanksgiving Day matchup. If the defensive end can't go, Shaq Lawson and Carlos Basham would be set for increases in usage against Detroit.

    Published: Wed, Nov 23 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Epenesa (ankle) was downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Cleveland.

    Analysis: While the nature of this injury is still unclear, it appears significant enough to keep Epenesa sidelined for the rest of the Bills' Week 11 contest. The 24-year-old will now have a short four-day turnaround before the team's next outing against the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits versus Cleveland

    Epenesa is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns with an ankle injury.

    Analysis: Epenesa did not record a defensive statistic before exiting at some point during the first half against Cleveland. The 2020 second-round pick played a season-high 61 percent of the Bills' defensive snaps last week versus the Vikings, as starting defensive end Greg Rousseau was sidelined with an ankle injury. With Rousseau once again ruled inactive Week 11, Buffalo's defensive line will be left short-handed against the Browns' run-heavy offense for the time being.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Working with first-team defense

    Epenesa is expected to start Sunday's matchup against Minnesota in the absence of Greg Rousseau (ankle), Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Epenesa has garnered a rotational role along the Bills' defensive line this season, totaling five tackles and 2.5 sacks across eight appearances. He's played over 30 defensive snaps twice during the campaign, but he recorded a sack in each of those appearances.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Removed from injury report

    Epenesa (ankle) is no longer on the Bills' injury report Wednesday.

    Analysis: Epenesa cleared COVID protocols Wednesday, but he was also dealing with an ankle injury previously. Now cleared and healthy, he'll look to provide depth on the Bills' defensive line Sunday against the Falcons.

    Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated by Bills

    The Bills activated Epenesa (ankle) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

    Analysis: Epenesa landed on the COVID-19 list early last week but will now be eligible to rejoin the team. The 23-year-old was inactive in Week 15 due to an ankle injury, and it's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his availability for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

    Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to COVID list

    Epenesa (ankle) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Chris Jenkins of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Epenesa did not suit up for Sunday's win over the Panthers, and the rotational defensive lineman will now have two factors inhibiting his readiness for the big game Week 16 against the Patriots.

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not suiting up

    Epenesa (ankle) is inactive Week 15 against Carolina.

    Analysis: Epenesa popped up on the injury report Friday with an ankle issue, and it will ultimately force him to sit out his second game of the season, potentially hurting the depth of the Bills' pass rush.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Epenesa (ankle) is questionable for Sunday against the Panthers.

    Analysis: Epenesa was able to log a limited practice Friday. The second-year pro plays a rotational role on the Bills' defensive line, and if he were unable to go Sunday, Efe Obada and Mario Addison would likely see a jump in snaps.

    Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play Sunday night

    Epenesa (foot) is active for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Epenesa put in some limited practices toward the end of the week and is able to give it a go. He'll rotate in at defensive end.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Question mark for Sunday night

    Epenesa (foot) practiced on a limited basis for a second straight day Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Kansas City.

    Analysis: Epenesa has become a much bigger factor in the defense compared to his 2020 rookie season, so his presence (he would seem to be on the better side of questionable) matters as the team tries to come up with a scheme that puts some pressure on Patrick Mahomes.

    Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Foot injury surfaces

    Epenesa practiced on a limited basis Thursday due to a foot injury.

    Analysis: The defensive lineman, whose play has been turning heads in his second season, was able to practice fully Wednesday, so he must have picked up the injury in practice this week. We'll see if he's able to practice Friday ahead of Sunday's big road game in Kansas City.

    Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Body ready for Year 2

    Epenesa, who struggled to transform his body for the pro game in his rookie season, heads into 2021 in better shape, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports. "He's more explosive," defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier noted of the defensive end. "He's really benefited from staying here which was something he couldn't do last offseason, because of all the things that were going on. I'm anxious to see once we get to training camp if some of the things that we're seeing now transfer to what we're going to do when we put pads on. But, man, he looks really, really good at this point."

    Analysis: Epenesa had to essentially switch positions relative to how he was used to at Iowa, as the Bills run a much different defense. He had problems all season getting his weight right and struggled with just 14 total tackles and one sack in 14 regular-season games. The 2020 second-rounder seems poised to have a bigger role in 2021, though Buffalo tends to run waves of defensive linemen so he's not quite near the IDP radar yet. Still, with young players like Epenesa and Ed Oliver, top picks Gregory…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 3 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 15

    Epenesa (head) practiced fully again Saturday and does not have an injury designation for Monday's game at New England.

    Analysis: This is no surprise for the Iowa rookie, who avoided a concussion following a hit last Saturday against the Broncos. He'll resume his depth role on the defensive line against the Patriots.

    Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • None the worse for wear

    Epenesa, who exited the Week 15 win over the Broncos with. a head injury, was listed as a full participant on Thursday's practice report.

    Analysis: The rookie from Iowa avoided a concussion, so he appears ready to serve his usual depth role when the Bills take on the Patriots on Monday night. Epenesa has posted a modest 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks in his first campaign as he continues to get up to speed in the pro game.

    Published: Thu, Dec 24 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits with head injury

    Epenesa left Saturday's win over the Broncos to be evaluated for a head injury.

    Analysis: The rookie second-round pick didn't record a tackle before leaving the contest. Epenesa will need to clear the five-step concussion protocol if one is confirmed.

    Published: Sat, Dec 19 at 10:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to practice

    Epenesa, who had to leave the team's Week 9 contest against the Cardinals with a concussion, was able to practice fully Wednesday.

    Analysis: Not that concussions can ever come at the right time, but the rookie from Iowa did get the advantage of the bye to work his way through the protocol and will likely not miss any game action. Epenesa continues to work as a rotational piece as he gets acclimated to the NFL, as he hasn't seen more than 35 percent of the defensive snaps in any game this season.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sustains concussion Sunday

    Epenesa was ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Cardinals after suffering a concussion.

    Analysis: Epenesa has entered the league's five-step concussion protocol. The Bills are on bye next week, so the rookie second-round pick has 14 days to get cleared for a Week 12 matchup against the Chargers.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sustains injury Sunday

    Epenesa is being evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: The team is likely checking Epenesa for a concussion, and if that diagnosis is confirmed, the rookie second-rounder will be done for the day. Epenesa recorded one solo tackle before departing.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Buffalo debut will wait

    Epenesa has been made a game-day inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: This is a bit of a shocker considering the rookie out of Iowa was a second-rounder in April and was the team's top pick. But hey, this was a strange offseason and players received no preseason game experience, so the Bills will start the season with a more veteran look at defensive end, an area where they have plenty of depth.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks rookie deal

    Epenesa signed his four-year rookie contract with the Bills on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The Bills now have their highest pick from the 2020 draft under contract. Epenesa was taken in the second round but was considered by some to be a first-round talent. He figures to be a fixture in Buffalo's defensive end rotation immediately.

    Published: Fri, May 8 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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