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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 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
Fix You Fantasy Roster: What To Do With Ladd McConkey & Ashton Jeanty
9/25/2025
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down why some second-choice fantasy players could actually be an upgrade. Then itβs time for Fantasy Therapy, the safe space to put your lineup worries on the couch and talk them out. Later, Liz welcomes actor and fantasy football die-hard Tom Everett Scott (π¬ That Thing You Do, The Summer I Turned Pretty). He shares how he balances Hollywood with his lineups, reveals his starts & sits, and joins Liz for a fun round of Blind Resumes. π Got a question? Call Liz Lozaβs Fantasy Football Therapy Hotline: (914) 348-1893 0:00 - π Welcome 2:04 - π The Case For Second Choice Players 8:38 - ποΈ Fantasy Therapy 16:25 - π¬ Tom Everett Scott Joins! 10:40 - π How Tom Balances Fantasy Football With Hollywood 24:04 - β
Tomβs Starts/Sits 25:51 - π βBlind Resumesβ With Liz & Tom 32:47 - π» Last Call 33:52 - π Bloopers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:33
The 6 MOST Puzzling Guys to Rank in Week 4 | Fantasy Focus π
9/24/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down the toughest guys to rank ahead of Week 4. Who is most likely to have a bounce back week? Who should you consider benching? Plus, which player should you cut from your roster? Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 0:09 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 2:56 Six most puzzling players to rank 31:33 Keep, Bench, Cut 44:48 Fielding Concerns 57:39 Punishment Wheel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:02:29
The BEST Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 | Fantasy Focus π
9/23/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Stephania Bell breakdown the top waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 4. Who is a must add player before Thursday? Who could be a quality injury replacement? Plus, who could be poised for a bigger role going forward? 00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 5:09 Monday Night Football Recap 16:22 Show League Update 20:47 Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets 37:20 Scoring Leaders 55:15 Fantasy Focus Mailbag 1:02:00 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:52
Week 3 Recap + BIGGEST Trends & Studs and Duds | Fantasy Focus π
9/22/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Stephania Bell breakdown all the action for a wild week 3 in the NFL. Are the Dallas Cowboys in trouble with star WR Ceedee Lamb dealing with an ankle injury? Has Caleb Williams and the Bears offense finally started to click? Is Omarion Hampton ready to emerge as a top fantasy RB? Plus, the crew previews the Monday night matchup with the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Detroit Lions. All that and more on Fantasy Focus! 00:00-01:55 Intro and Welcome In 01:55-05:15 Eagles pass catchers are back! 05:15-08:20 Jonathon Taylor continues to dominate 08:20-12:28 James Conner injury and Marvin Harrison Jr. 12:28-14:50 Ceedee Lamb injury 14:50-18:15 Treyveyon Henderson struggling to break through 18:15-21:15 49ers injuries 21:15-38:28 Biggest week 3 takeaways 38:28-48:00 Trends to keep an eye on 48:00-56:45 Studs and Duds week 3 56:45-1:02:00 MNF Preview Lions vs Ravens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:19
Backfield Breakdowns: Who Can You Trust in Week 3? | Fantasy Focus π
9/19/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get your lineups ready for Week 3. With Quarterback injuries stacking up around the league, which backups are set up to succeed? And which QBs are in trouble with tough matchups in week 3? Plus, with so many backfields working by committee, which running backs are poised to take that next step and start controlling their backfield? Which TE's are must start? The fantasy focus crew also hands out their starts of the week! 00:00-04:40 Intro and Welcome In 04:40-11:26 TNF Bills Dolphins review 11:26-25:49 Week 3 QB watch 25:49-46:18 Week 3 Backfield Breakdown 46:18-54:37 Tight End Talk 54:37-1:01:54 Starts of the week! 1:01:54-1:04:54 Mailbag and Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:42
Week 3 Must Starts! What we know now about Daniel Jones, Jameson Williams, and Bhayshul Tuten.
9/18/2025
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza dives into: What we didn't know about Daniel Jones, Jameson Williams, and Bhayshul Tuten, that we know now, heading into Week 3. She also offers up her couch for Fantasy Therapy, where your fantasy football questions take center stage. Then, Fantasy Focus friend Daniel Dopp joins to share: Why he's ready to cut Evan Engram (and David Njoku), why he doesn't trust Quentin Johnston, and to give us his start/sit calls for the week. 0:00 - π Welcome 2:26 - π€ We Didn't Knowβ¦ 7:42 - ποΈ Fantasy Therapy 12:49 - ποΈ Daniel Dopp Joins! 16:31 - π Dopp Wants To Sell High Onβ¦ 19:44 - β
Dopp's Start/Sit Of The Week 32:41 - π» Last Call 33:45 - π Bloopers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:22
Which WR's have the Best Matchups in Week 3? π | Fantasy Focus π
9/18/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get your lineups ready for Week 3. Which WR's are poised for a big week 3? Which WR's should you consider alternatives for? Plus, Mike Clay breaks down his WR/CB shadow report for this week, and hands out upgrades and downgrades based on the matchups. Which fantasy X-factors is the crew eyeing for a Bills vs Dolphins Thursday night matchup? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:01:50
Panic or Patience: When to Bench, Drop, or Stay the Course? | Fantasy Focus π
9/17/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get you lineups set for Week 3. Which players is it time to start panicking on? Conversely, which players should you be more patient with? Plus, which players are climbing the rankings ahead of Week 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:23
MUST GRAB Waiver Wire Adds for Week 3 | Fantasy Focus π
9/16/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Liz Loza, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell break down the best waiver adds ahead of Week 3. Who are the must grab players before Thursday? Who could be quality stashes before moving into Week 4? Plus, what QBs can you help you out if you are dealing with injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:00:57
Week 2 Recap + Studs and Duds | Fantasy Focus π
9/15/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's show, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell break down their overreactions and their Studs and Duds from the action-packed Week 2. Is Amon-Ra St. Brown a MUST start? Is Malik Nabers a potential league winner? Plus, Finally, our hosts preview the Monday night game between the Buccaneers-Texans and the Chargers-Raiders. All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:07
Week 2 Starts or Sits! | Fantasy Focus π
9/12/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down TNF, reveal your best start/sit calls, and spotlight the rookie WR poised to deliver the most value in Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:07
The Best Wide Receiver Starts for Week 2! | Fantasy Focus π
9/11/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get you lineups set for Week 2. What are the best starts for the week? Which WR/CB matchups can you exploit? Plus, what should you be on the lookout for ahead of TNF? Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 1:31 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 4:30 Headlines from the future 9:45 Week 2 preview 32:50 TE market crash 41:20 Mike Clay's Shadow Report 49:00 TNF Preview 56:47 Longshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:04:23