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Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings for RBs in full-PPR leagues highlight the importance of the running back position in fantasy, especially with the potential for injuries like David Montgomery's season-ending knee injury. Jahmyr Gibbs, who has excelled in receiving stats, is now in a prime position to shine for the Detroit Lions. The analysts provide their rankings to help fantasy managers make crucial start/sit decisions, with Gibbs potentially emerging as a top RB1...

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The Women's Super League January transfer window is set to open, with Arsenal looking to adopt a one-in, one-out approach and potentially target Barcelona midfielder Keira Walsh. Aston Villa is in need of defensive reinforcements and faces uncertainty with several key players out of contract. Brighton & Hove Albion, under Dario Vidošić, aim to secure a top-five spot and may consider bringing in an attacking midfielder. Chelsea, led by Sonia Bompastor, have a strong attacking...

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In Week 16, the Seattle Seahawks face uncertainty with Geno Smith's availability after a knee injury, impacting the fantasy value of WRs Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf. Smith-Njigba has been reliable with high targets and receptions, while Metcalf's target share fluctuates, posing a risk for fantasy managers in the playoffs. Check out the full-PPR rankings to make informed lineup decisions for Week 16. Full Article

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, ensuring unbiased reporting and analysis accessible to all. Chelsea ended the Women’s Champions League group stages with a perfect record, overcoming Real Madrid 2-1 with Catarina Macario's two penalties. Despite an early lead by Real, Macario's impact off the bench secured Chelsea's victory and a spot in the quarter-finals. Full Article