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Missouri State football added an in-state quarterback commitment to its 2026 recruiting class. Parkway West (Ballwin) rising senior Brett Ottensmeyer announced his commitment to the Bears on Saturday evening. He is the first publicly known 2026 recruit to commit to Ryan Beard and the Bears, who have been active in offering the class in recent weeks. Ottensmeyer lists himself at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds. He's not ranked by any of the major recruiting outlets. He held offers from Sacramento State, Lindenwood, Miami (Ohio) and Kent State. The 2024 high school season in the St. Louis area saw him complete 66.3% of his passes for 2,484 yards, 22 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His rushing numbers are limited. Ottensmeyer would join what is currently a crowded quarterback room for the post-Jacob Clark era, when the team competes in its first season of bowl eligibility. Eastern Michigan transfer Drew Viotto was brought in this offseason, an...

Missouri State football added an in-state quarterback commitment to its 2026 recruiting class. Parkway West (Ballwin) rising senior Brett Ottensmeyer announced his commitment to the Bears on Saturday evening. He is the first publicly known 2026 recruit to commit to Ryan Beard and the Bears, who have been active in offering the class in recent weeks. Ottensmeyer lists himself at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds. He's not ranked by any of the major recruiting outlets. He held offers from Sacramento State, Lindenwood, Miami (Ohio) and Kent State. The 2024 high school season in the St. Louis area saw him complete 66.3% of his passes for 2,484 yards, 22 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His rushing numbers are limited. Ottensmeyer would join what is currently a crowded quarterback room for the post-Jacob Clark era, when the team competes in its first season of bowl eligibility. Eastern Michigan transfer Drew Viotto was brought in this offseason, an...

The tight end position remains tricky to navigate in fantasy football, so if you're taking part in an early draft or just looking ahead, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball tight end rankings . Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. Identifying late-round tight ends with best ball upside can give your team a significant boost, so let's dive in. Be sure to check out all of our fantasy football best ball articles . And if you're looking for even more of an edge, check out our Best Ball Draft Kit and Tools , including the best ball live draft assistant , best ball mock draft simulator, and best ball draft cheat sheets -- all part of the Best Ball Team Sync platform . Two of 's lead fantasy football analysts -- Phil Clark and Nick Mariano -- have put together their consensus staff rankings, which will be updated regularly through the start of the 2025...

The tight end position remains tricky to navigate in fantasy football, so if you're taking part in an early draft or just looking ahead, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball tight end rankings . Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, NFFC, FanDuel, and more. Identifying late-round tight ends with best ball upside can give your team a significant boost, so let's dive in. Be sure to check out all of our fantasy football best ball articles . And if you're looking for even more of an edge, check out our Best Ball Draft Kit and Tools , including the best ball live draft assistant , best ball mock draft simulator, and best ball draft cheat sheets -- all part of the Best Ball Team Sync platform . Two of 's lead fantasy football analysts -- Phil Clark and Nick Mariano -- have put together their consensus staff rankings, which will be updated regularly through the start of the 2025...

The Kansas City Chiefs' offense in 2025 is going to look a little different if you believe the words of coordinator Matt Nagy and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. With Nagy stating that the Chiefs want to get the ball down the field more, given the unit's struggles to produce big, explosive plays in the passing game last season, a staple of Patrick's early years. But now, with the Chiefs adding Xavier Worthy last offseason, getting Marquise "Hollywood" Brown back, so too Rashee Rice and rookie Jalen Royals, the weapons are there for Patrick to dial up the launch codes. As the offseason workouts continue, one thing has stood out for Mahomes when looking at his weapons. "We're fast," Mahomes said . "We have guys that can roll. Our job is to test the defenses down the field and we have to get back to doing that if we want to open up other guys underneath. "Coach Reid has challenged me this offseason to push the ball ...

The Kansas City Chiefs' offense in 2025 is going to look a little different if you believe the words of coordinator Matt Nagy and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. With Nagy stating that the Chiefs want to get the ball down the field more, given the unit's struggles to produce big, explosive plays in the passing game last season, a staple of Patrick's early years. But now, with the Chiefs adding Xavier Worthy last offseason, getting Marquise "Hollywood" Brown back, so too Rashee Rice and rookie Jalen Royals, the weapons are there for Patrick to dial up the launch codes. As the offseason workouts continue, one thing has stood out for Mahomes when looking at his weapons. "We're fast," Mahomes said . "We have guys that can roll. Our job is to test the defenses down the field and we have to get back to doing that if we want to open up other guys underneath. "Coach Reid has challenged me this offseason to push the ball ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — There’s seemingly a new sheriff in town. Well, not that Sheriff. No one replaces Peyton Manning in the eyes of Colts fans. Nevertheless, the Horseshoe prepares to kick off veteran minicamp on Tuesday with Daniel Jones taking the majority — if not all — the starting quarterback reps as Anthony Richardson is sidelined with a right shoulder injury. Head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson will be out “for the foreseeable future.” In the meantime, Daniel Jones has the opportunity to solidify his position as the starting quarterback. Jones — who was signed by the Colts on a one-year, $14 million deal — has been acclimating to the team’s offense over the past few months. “He’s been great. He’s done a really nice job for us, obviously, acclimating to the offense, learning the system,” Steichen said. “Obviously, (he’s) a smart guy, understands it. He’s picked it up real nice, and he’s done some good things so far.” “He’s a veteran guy that comes in an...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — There’s seemingly a new sheriff in town. Well, not that Sheriff. No one replaces Peyton Manning in the eyes of Colts fans. Nevertheless, the Horseshoe prepares to kick off veteran minicamp on Tuesday with Daniel Jones taking the majority — if not all — the starting quarterback reps as Anthony Richardson is sidelined with a right shoulder injury. Head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson will be out “for the foreseeable future.” In the meantime, Daniel Jones has the opportunity to solidify his position as the starting quarterback. Jones — who was signed by the Colts on a one-year, $14 million deal — has been acclimating to the team’s offense over the past few months. “He’s been great. He’s done a really nice job for us, obviously, acclimating to the offense, learning the system,” Steichen said. “Obviously, (he’s) a smart guy, understands it. He’s picked it up real nice, and he’s done some good things so far.” “He’s a veteran guy that comes in an...

The New York Jets need to find a running mate for Garrett Wilson. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report proposed a hypothetical trade that could help the Jets check that item off their bucket list. New York Jets receive: wide receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Austin Ekeler, and a 2025 fifth-round pick Washington Commanders receive: running back Breece Hall and a 2026 second-round pick “The Jets are looking for a franchise reset in 2025, with a new coach in Aaron Glenn and a new quarterback in Justin Fields . Getting off to a fast start would help both Glenn and Fields, and adding McLaurin could help New York do it. McLaurin could be particularly valuable to Fields, who has shown himself to be an elite scrambler but who is still developing as a pocket passer,” Knox explained. “It’s also worth noting that Jets passing game coordinator Scott Turner previously coached McLaurin as Washington’s offensive coordinator,” Knox added. Choppy Waters for ...

The New York Jets need to find a running mate for Garrett Wilson. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report proposed a hypothetical trade that could help the Jets check that item off their bucket list. New York Jets receive: wide receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Austin Ekeler, and a 2025 fifth-round pick Washington Commanders receive: running back Breece Hall and a 2026 second-round pick “The Jets are looking for a franchise reset in 2025, with a new coach in Aaron Glenn and a new quarterback in Justin Fields . Getting off to a fast start would help both Glenn and Fields, and adding McLaurin could help New York do it. McLaurin could be particularly valuable to Fields, who has shown himself to be an elite scrambler but who is still developing as a pocket passer,” Knox explained. “It’s also worth noting that Jets passing game coordinator Scott Turner previously coached McLaurin as Washington’s offensive coordinator,” Knox added. Choppy Waters for ...

The Kansas City Chiefs, under Patrick Mahomes, have been known for having an explosive offense, with points being scored at will in his early years. However, that has somewhat disappeared from the game plan in recent seasons, with Mahomes' yards per game in the last two years being his worst in his career (261 in 2023 and 245 in 2024). That is a far cry from having the 280+ per game in four of his first five seasons, along with at least 37 passing touchdowns. Now, it appears the Chiefs want to get that part of their offense back. And for offensive coordinator Matt Nagy , it isn't only the coaching staff's responsibility to call the right plays at the right time; it is also on Patrick to seize the opportunity when there is a chance to go for it all. "We have to be able to put the plays in that give you that [big play chance], but then at the same point in time you've got to pull the trigger, you've got to take that shot downfield,'...

The Kansas City Chiefs, under Patrick Mahomes, have been known for having an explosive offense, with points being scored at will in his early years. However, that has somewhat disappeared from the game plan in recent seasons, with Mahomes' yards per game in the last two years being his worst in his career (261 in 2023 and 245 in 2024). That is a far cry from having the 280+ per game in four of his first five seasons, along with at least 37 passing touchdowns. Now, it appears the Chiefs want to get that part of their offense back. And for offensive coordinator Matt Nagy , it isn't only the coaching staff's responsibility to call the right plays at the right time; it is also on Patrick to seize the opportunity when there is a chance to go for it all. "We have to be able to put the plays in that give you that [big play chance], but then at the same point in time you've got to pull the trigger, you've got to take that shot downfield,'...

The Oklahoma Sooners are an established NFL pipeline, with hundreds of drafted players over the program's history. In 2023 and 2024, the Sooners had back-to-back first-round offensive tackles in Anton Harrison and Tyler Guyton. However, if there's one area the Sooners haven't quite delivered on, it's putting defenders in the first round of the draft. The last time the Sooners had a first-round selection on defense was linebacker Kenneth Murray in 2020, a pick many thought was a reach at the time. Before that? Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy went third overall in 2010. Those are the only two first-round defenders from Oklahoma since 2010. You'll have to go back to the early 2000s (2004) to find their previous first-round defenders. Compared to their SEC contemporaries, Oklahoma is well behind here, something that Brent Venables and company are trying to catch up on. They might have found their first breakthrough player here in defensive end R Mason T...

The Oklahoma Sooners are an established NFL pipeline, with hundreds of drafted players over the program's history. In 2023 and 2024, the Sooners had back-to-back first-round offensive tackles in Anton Harrison and Tyler Guyton. However, if there's one area the Sooners haven't quite delivered on, it's putting defenders in the first round of the draft. The last time the Sooners had a first-round selection on defense was linebacker Kenneth Murray in 2020, a pick many thought was a reach at the time. Before that? Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy went third overall in 2010. Those are the only two first-round defenders from Oklahoma since 2010. You'll have to go back to the early 2000s (2004) to find their previous first-round defenders. Compared to their SEC contemporaries, Oklahoma is well behind here, something that Brent Venables and company are trying to catch up on. They might have found their first breakthrough player here in defensive end R Mason T...

Anticipation is building for the 2025 WVU Football season, their first under Grant Town, W. Va. native and Mountaineers alumnus Rich Rodriguez since 2007, when he led them within reach of a BCS National Championship game appearance. The Mountaineers stated in a Friday, June 6 press release that tickets on the home sideline of the lower level of Milan Puskar Stadium have sold out, as have season tickets in the Green Zone (sections 131, 132, 134 and 97 in the south end zone). After WVU Football stagnated toward the tail end of the Neal Brown regime, Rodriguez’ return has caused a buzz around the program once again. The full press release, which one can read here , describes which seating areas still have season tickets available as well as any pertinent fees: season plans begin at $380 for the Mountaineers’ six game home schedule. Highlighted games include a Saturday, Sept. 13 home date against the rival Pittsburgh Panthers, the last of a four game, four year sche...

Anticipation is building for the 2025 WVU Football season, their first under Grant Town, W. Va. native and Mountaineers alumnus Rich Rodriguez since 2007, when he led them within reach of a BCS National Championship game appearance. The Mountaineers stated in a Friday, June 6 press release that tickets on the home sideline of the lower level of Milan Puskar Stadium have sold out, as have season tickets in the Green Zone (sections 131, 132, 134 and 97 in the south end zone). After WVU Football stagnated toward the tail end of the Neal Brown regime, Rodriguez’ return has caused a buzz around the program once again. The full press release, which one can read here , describes which seating areas still have season tickets available as well as any pertinent fees: season plans begin at $380 for the Mountaineers’ six game home schedule. Highlighted games include a Saturday, Sept. 13 home date against the rival Pittsburgh Panthers, the last of a four game, four year sche...