Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)

Fit-again John Cooney returns for Ulster's United Rugby Championship game against Munster, with academy fly-half Jack Murphy potentially making his debut. Cooney partners Aidan Morgan in the half-backs, while Andrew Warwick, Alan O'Connor, James McNabney, and Marcus Rea come in for Ulster. Munster make six changes, including recalls for Shane Daly, Paddy Patterson, and Gavin Coombes, with Ireland's Peter O'Mahony and Tadhg Beirne absent. Ulster and Munster both have three wins and four defeats in...

In three days, Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch for the unified heavyweight titles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk won their first encounter in May via split decision, nearly stopping Fury in round nine. Fury aims to reclaim his titles in the absence of the IBF belt, with open workouts held ahead of the highly anticipated rematch. Full Article

Everton, currently 16th in the Premier League, has been taken over by the U.S. firm the Friedkin Group, ending a long ownership saga with British-Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri. The American ownership group, also owners of Serie A club AS Roma, plans to move the club from Goodison Park to a new stadium next season, aiming to lead Everton into a new era on and off the pitch. Despite recent struggles and financial penalties, Moshiri believes...

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff takes the field against the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day, facing injuries and a crucial stretch of games as they aim for the NFC's top seed. Despite key players like David Montgomery and Alim McNeill dealing with season-ending injuries, the Lions remain determined to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs. Goff's standout performance against the Buffalo Bills, along with contributions from Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, has the Lions...

In Week 16 WR matchups to exploit, Jalen McMillan faces the Cowboys' 24th ranked secondary, coming off back-to-back strong performances with Evans back in the lineup. Malik Nabers, despite inconsistent QB play, is a must-start against the Falcons as the Giants likely play from behind. Brian Thomas Jr. continues his hot streak against the Raiders' last-ranked secondary, while Adam Thielen looks to bounce back against the Panthers as a home underdog with a favorable passing...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories ranging from reproductive rights to Big Tech. Your donation helps fund investigative reporting and documentaries like 'The A Word.' Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick to secure a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup, impressing manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta praised Jesus's performance and emphasized the importance of consistency for the team. Full Article