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ESPN Fantasy Football experts Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, Mike Clay and Stephania Bell provide daily strategy, previews, injury reports, and debates around news and notes of the day.
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Bristol, CT
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ESPN
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ESPN Fantasy Football experts Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, Mike Clay and Stephania Bell provide daily strategy, previews, injury reports, and debates around news and notes of the day.
Language:
English
Episodes
Week 7 MUST Starts of the Week + Key Injuries to Monitor | Fantasy Focus π
10/17/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to break down Week 7 starts of the week and key injuries to monitor. Whoβs trending up, whoβs trending out, and which matchups could swing your fantasy lineup? Letβs dive in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:55:50
Facts vs. Feelings: Why this Week 7 SLEEPER Might Shock Youπ¨
10/16/2025
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza spotlights players that might be giving fantasy managers the chills before she dishes out some much-needed Fantasy Therapy. She's then joined by Brad Evans, fantasy football contributor to The Athletic, for a round of Over/Under, a new segment called Soap Box where Brad runs though a bold take, and his must-know Week 7 start/sit calls. π Don't forget, you can call our Fantasy Therapy hotline at (914) 348-1893 to leave your questions for next week's show! 0:00 - π Welcome 2:27 - π» Players Who Have Us Spooked! 7:47 - ποΈ Fantasy Therapy 13:25 - π£ Brad Evans Joins! 14:36 - π€ "Over/Under" with Liz & Brad 20:14 - π£οΈ Brad's Soap Box: Could Dak Finish As QB1? 23:24 - β
Brad's Week 7 Start/Sit 27:28 - π» Last Call! 28:21 - π Bloopers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:52
Week 7 Start or Sits: Players you Should TRUST in Your Lineup | Fantasy Focus π
10/16/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you set for Week 7. Who are the start and sits of the week? Which WRs should you upgrade and downgrade based on Mike Clay's shadow report? Plus, who are the lineup locks in tonight's TNF matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:45
Week 7 Rankings: Whoβs Climbing and Whoβs CRASHING! | Fantasy Focus π
10/15/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's show Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay here to help you get your lineups set for Week 7. Who are the biggest risers and fallers in this weeks rankings? Plus, which players are confusing Mike Clay when approaching his rankings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:59:27
The BEST Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 | Fantasy Focus π
10/14/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to break down the best waiver wire pickups for Week 7 of the fantasy season. With Puka Nacua and Emeka Egbuka both nursing injuries, Sterling Shepard and Kayshon Boutte could be sneaky WR adds. Is Kimani Vidal now the lead back in L.A. after a strong showing with Justin Herbert? Plus, Jaxson Dart continues to impress as a dual-threat QB and might be the top streaming option with the Bengals and Panthers on bye. 00:00-Welcome to Fantasy Focus 04:02-MNF Recap 19:43-Fantasy Focus Show League Update 23:03-Week 7 Waiver Wire 29:31-Streaming Quarterbacks 33:22-Deeper League Targets 39:26-Drop It Like It's Hot 51:37-Thanks For Watching Fantasy Focus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:54:02
Week 6 Recap: Running Backs Putting Up MONSTER Performances! | Fantasy Focus
10/13/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap a wild Week 6 in the NFL. What does Baker Mayfieldβs MVP-level start mean for fantasy managers, and is Rico Dowdle officially a must-start after torching the Cowboys for over 200 yards? With Joe Flacco first start now in Cincinnati, how should you handle Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins going forward? Plus, elite performances from Josh Jacobs, and Kimani Vidal that have shaken up the RB landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:59
Week 6: Starts of the Week + Facts vs Feelings! | Fantasy Focus π
10/10/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp and Liz Loza are here to get you ready for an action-packed week 6. What can we expect when two standout second-year QBs in Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams, face off on Monday Night Football? Are both QBs starting to have a new favorite #1 pass-catching option with the emergence of Rome Odunze and Deebo Samuel? Plus, the focus crew provides updates on key injuries from around the league. Liz Loza gives us a bonus edition of "facts vs feelings", and of course, the crew hands out their starts of the week! 00:00 - Intro and Welcome In 04:41 - TNF Giants vs Eagles recap 12:33 - Week 6 Preview 36:45 - Injuries to Monitor 42:38 - Facts vs Feelings with Liz Loza 51:46 - Starts of the Week! 1:00:10 - Fantasy Mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:08:29
Week 6: Must-Start Players & Big Downgrades! | Fantasy Focus π
10/9/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you get prepped for Week 6. Who are the biggest locks at Running Back? Who should you avoid in your lineups? Which WRs is Mike Clay downgrading in his shadow report? Plus, how should you approach tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:30
Week 6: BUST ALERT π¨ Sit Derrick Henry, Matthew Stafford EXPLODES π!!!
10/9/2025
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza tackles key players and teams shaking up the fantasy football world. Then she and Marcas Grant (NFL Network) team up for Fantasy Therapy to answer your questions. Plus, Marcas plays a round of "Avengers Level Threat," then gives his Week 6 start/sit advice. 0:00 - π Welcome 2:33 - π Who's Shaking Things Up Around The League? 9:08 - β€οΈ Lizβs βBut Daddy, I Love Himβ Player of the Week 10:34 - ποΈ Fantasy Therapy w/ Liz & Marcas Grant! 11:50 - π€ Is Stefon Diggs Back? 19:08 - β‘οΈ The Chargers RB To Pick Up 26:13 - π¦ΈββοΈ Marcas Plays "Avengers Level Threat" 33:50 - β
Marcas' Week 6 Start & Sit 36:44 - πΊ Last Call: Loki Is The MCU's Best Villain? 37:45 - π Bloopers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:09
The Most BAFFLING RBs to Rank in Week 6 π€― | Fantasy Focus π
10/8/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you set your lineups for Week 6. Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt officially an RB2 in fantasy? Which RBs should you start over Derrick Henry? Plus, which players should you buy low on while you have the chance?! 00:00 - Intro and Welcome In 04:30 - Joe Flacco Traded to the Bengals 09:40 - Longshots and Starts of the week punishment 16:16 - RB 2 Bonanza! 39:19 - Buy, Sell, Hold! With Judge Field 59:22 - Goodbye and Field Re-Spin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:47
The BEST Waiver Wire pickups for Week 6 | Fantasy Focus π
10/7/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to break down the best waiver wire pick ups for week 6 of the fantasy season. With Chargers running back Omarion Hampton landing on IR with an ankle injury, who becomes the priority pickup in that backfield? Who are good stream targets with the Texans and Vikings both on a bye? Is Darren Waller a TE you can trust to start every week? Plus, Field Yates discusses some of the biggest trends he's keeping an eye on heading into week 6. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome In 02:55 - MNF Recap 11:24 - Fantasy Focus Show League update 14:10 - Best Week 6 Waiver Wire pickups 29:44 - Deep league targets 34:36 - Field in the blank 56:46 - Mailbag and goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:05:14
Week 5 Recap: Backup RBs SHINE & MASSIVE Duds | Fantasy Focus π
10/6/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap an eventful Week 5 in the NFL. Rico Dowdle, Rachaad White, and Michael Carter all shined in Week 5 replacing their teamsβ injured running backs, but are they viable going forward? After another great game for Emeka Egbuka, could he be a top 10 wide receiver in fantasy this season? And Is Stefon Diggs reemerging as a must have wide receiver in fantasy? Plus, studs and duds from Week 5. 00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus 3:50 The Real Deal 5:50 Monday Morning Blitz: Winners and Losers 24:20 Main Takeaways 45:30 Studs and Duds 56:25 MNF Preview 1:00:43 Mailbag Questions 1:03:40 Thanks for Watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:05:01
Week 5 Preview: RB + WR Injuries to Monitor & Starts of the Week! | Fantasy Focus
10/3/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down everything you need to know heading into Week 5. Which quarterbacks are set up with good matchups? Can Derrick Henry get back to his usual self? The Focus crew also updates you with all the latest injury news and buzz ahead of kickoff this Sunday. Plus, with bye weeks beginning, who are some strong streaming options for QB and WR in week 5? 00:00-05:05 Intro and Welcome In 05:05-13:12 TNF Recap 13:12-17:50 Lamar Jackson & Derrick Henry 17:50-21:15 Texans Offense vs Baltimore defense 21:15-27:25 Week 5 Injury Report 27:25-31:02 Bryce Young streaming option 31:02-40:55 WR back, not back, all the way back 40:55-44:23 Bills pass catchers 44:23-47:48 Seahawks Backfield 47:28-52:47 Evan Engram back? 52:47-1:00:00 Starts of the week! 1:00:00-1:03:45 Mailbag and Goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:27
Running Backs you can TRUST in Week 5 | Fantasy Focus
10/2/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down everything you need to know heading into Week 5. With multiple backfields around the league dealing with injuries, which Running Backs can you start confidently in Week 5? Can Ashton Jeanty keep rolling against a tough Colts defense? After Malik Nabers season-ending injury, what will the giants pass catchers and offense look like? Plus, Mike Clay dishes out his WR/CB shadow upgrades and highlights which matchups to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:06:36
Week 5 Start/Sit: Is it time to move on from A.J. Brownπ€? Is Drake Maye a Lineup LOCKπ!?
10/2/2025
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza unpacks the conviction and delusion managers may have had about their fantasy players. Then it's time for Fantasy Therapy, where she puts your toughest roster anxieties on the couch. CBS Sports Senior Fantasy Writer Jamey Eisenberg drops by for a rapid-fire round of Start/Bench/Cut and shares his best advice for managers trying to turn their season around. 0:00 - π Welcome 2:09 - π€ Players We Were Convicted or Delusional About 8:10 - ποΈ Fantasy Therapy 13:54 - π€ Jamey Eisenberg Joins! 15:52 - π Start/Bench/Cut with Liz & Jamey 19:40 - π― Liz & Jamey's Leaguemates to Crush! 25:38 - π₯Ά Advice For Managers with a Losing Record 31:54 - π» Last Call 33:01 - π€¦ββοΈ Bloopers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:10
GUT CHECK: Fantasy Players You Should TRUST in Week 5 | Fantasy Focus
10/1/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down which top Bengals have disappointed so far and who you should trust over them? Who should you consider benching in Week 5? Which players stock is down or up five weeks into the season? Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 1:25 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 3:48 Browns starting QB Dillon Gabriel! 8:25 Fantasy Gut Check Name Game! 40:35 Players You Should Stock Up or Down on! 54:10 Board Bet Payoff 58:11 Wheel of Punishment 59:32 Breaking News! Bucky Irving on Crutches Dealing with Foot Injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:21
The BEST Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups + Monday Night Football Recaps | Fantasy Focus π
9/30/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Stephania Bell recap the Monday Night Football matchups and discuss the best waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 5. Who is a priority pickup? Who could replace your players on a bye week? Who is a quality injury replacement? Plus, which players should you start to panic about or show patience with? 00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus 03:30 Jets vs Dolphins MNF Recap 12:42 Bengals vs Broncos MNF Recap 21:51 Show League Update 23:57 Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets 44:20 Panic or Patience 1:03:30 Thanks for Watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:50
Week 4 Recap: Rookie STANDOUTS & MAJOR Duds | Fantasy Focus π
9/29/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap an action-packed week 4 in the NFL. Jaxson Dart, Emeka Egbuka, and Omarion Hampton all impressed as the rookies showed out in week 4 with big-time performances, but can they keep producing? After another standout game for Amon Ra St. Brown, could he be WR1 in fantasy this season? What is going on with Ladd McConkey and the Chargers? Plus, stud and duds from week 4. 00:00-03:30 Intro and Welcome In! 03:30-08:30 Ashton Jeanty breakout 08:30-10:30 Malik Nabers injury 10:30-14:30 Giants Rookies 14:30-18:50 Rookie RBs breakout 18:50-22:20 Lamar Jackson injury 22:20-25:10 Xavier Worthy impact 25:10-26:32 Treyveyon Henderson 26:32-32:30 Bucs WRs 32:30-34:51 Chargers WRs 34:51-38:12 Drake Maye 38:12-43:21 Amon Ra St Brown, Nacua, Jefferson 43:21-47:10 Christian McCaffrey 47:10-55:15 Studs & Duds 55:15-1:01:02 MNF Preview 1:01:02-1:02:04 Thanks and Goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:35
Week 4 Preview: QB + WR Injuries to Monitor & Starts of the Week! | Fantasy Focus π
9/26/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay continue their week 4 preview with a deep dive into key Quarterback and Wide Receiver injuries to monitor. Will the Commanders be without their star wideout Terry McLaurin? How will the Buccaneers pass catchers look without Mike Evans for a few weeks? Plus, which QB's you can trust in week 4. 00:00-03:05 Intro and Welcome In! 03:05-13:04 TNF Seahawks/Cardinals Recap 13:04-16:12 QB Injuries to Monitor 16:12-18:05 Garrett Wilson still a lineup lock? 18:05-22:55 Travis Hunter outlook 22:55-29:06 Key WR Injuries 29:06-33:33 Daniel Jones resurgence 33:33-36:36 Minnesota and Washington backfields' 36:36-39:50 Vulnerable Lions? 39:50-42:00 Tre Tucker flex lock? 42:00-52:05 Starts of the week! 52:05-57:14 Dopp Stand up Comedy 57:14-1:01:40 Mailbag questions and goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:03
The #1 RB You Should AVOID: Week 4 Preview | Fantasy Focus π
9/25/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down the which RBs to look out for ahead of Week 4. Who should you consider benching? Plus, what should you be on the lookout for ahead of TNF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:36