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The Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 15 RB Rankings for full-PPR scoring formats highlight Dallas Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle as a solid option due to his consistent performance and favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers, who have struggled against opposing RBs this season. Despite playing on a struggling Dallas offense, Dowdle has managed to average 4.7 yards per rush attempt and could find success in Week 15 with the Panthers allowing a league-high 1,802 yards...

Arsenal missed a chance to close the gap on Liverpool in the Premier League after a goalless draw with Everton, with Arteta expressing disappointment in the lack of goals from open play. Odegaard missed a key opportunity, and Arteta defended his decision to substitute him. Despite dominating play, Arsenal struggled to find the net, leaving them six points behind Liverpool. Full Article

Bears defensive lineman Darrell Taylor was fined $16,883 by the NFL for a hit on 49ers QB Brock Purdy that resulted in a brief injury scare. Despite the hit, Purdy only missed one play and continued to dominate the game, throwing for 325 yards and two touchdowns. The fine serves as a reminder of the league's commitment to protecting quarterbacks. Full Article

In Week 15, fantasy football managers can exploit favorable RB matchups with Brian Robinson Jr. returning well-rested to face the Saints, Chuba Hubbard taking on the Cowboys in a strong matchup, Isiah Pacheco expected to see increased usage against the Browns, and Rico Dowdle set for a productive game against the Panthers with the Cowboys as one-point underdogs, making him a must-start option. Full Article

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Adam Schefter, Senior NFL Insider, reported that Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby will undergo season-ending arthroscopic ankle surgery after aggravating an injury sustained in Week 2. Despite initial hopes for recovery, Crosby will miss the rest of the season and focus on rehab for the 2025 season. The Raiders have received trade inquiries for Crosby, but owner Mark Davis has adamantly stated they will not trade him, as Crosby, entering the prime of his...