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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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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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English


Episodes
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10-Team PPR Mock Draft | Fantasy Focus 🏈

8/18/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today’s episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are back with a 10-team PPR Mock Draft ! Who's going number one? Who could be a late-round steal? All that and more on Fantasy Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:22

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9 MUST - Draft Running Backs | Fantasy Focus 🏈

8/15/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today’s episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down the nine must-draft running backs of the 2025 season. Which RB will have the biggest bounce-back year? Which rookie running back will step up to the plate? And which running back should you avoid? All that and more—right here on Fantasy Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:23

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Fantasy Focus 12-Team PPR Mock Draft

8/14/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Liz Loza are back with a 12-team PPR Mock Draft ! Who's going number one? Who could be a late-round steal? All that and more on Fantasy Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:45

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9 MUST-HAVE Wide Receivers in 2025 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

8/13/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay discuss the nine MUST-HAVE wide receivers in the 2025 season! Which wide receiver will outperform their ADP? Who will be the “comeback story” WR of the season? And which rookie receiver will step up to the plate? All that and more on Fantasy Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:07:51

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Field Yates' 7 Rookies to Target

8/12/2025
On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell break down the top 7 rookies to target in your draft this season. Is Ashton Jeanty the number one option in the class? And is Tetairoa McMillan the best wide receiver of the group? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:07:26

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Fantasy Focus 12-Team PPR Superflex Mock Draft 🏈

8/11/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are back with a 12-team PPR Superflex Mock Draft! Are Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow first-round targets? Who could be a late-round steal? And what is the best way to approach the superflex position? All that and more on Fantasy Focus. 00:00-04:48 Intro and Ultimate Draft Weekend Info 04:48-08:56 Field Yates’ 2-Minute Drill 08:56-12:51 Round 1 12:51-16:40 Round 2 16:40-23:05 Round 3 23:05-28:35 Round 4 28:35-34:46 Round 5 34:46-40:00 Round 6 40:00-47:30 Round 7 47:30-51:00 Round 8 51:00-54:30 Round 9 54:30-58:19 Round 10 58:19-1:02:15 Round 11 1:02:15-1:07:00 Draft Recap 1:07:00-1:08:40 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:09:43

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Fantasy Focus 2025 Road Trip... LIVE from NYC!

8/8/2025
Fantasy Focus is back on the road, this time in New York City! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, Liz Loza, Mike Clay, and Stephania Bell are here to break down the most pressing questions ahead of your fantasy draft. Who is Liz Loza's 'high risk, high reward' player this season? Plus, who is the best fantasy player of either New York team? All this, and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:47

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THREE guys where the Fantasy HYPE is real | Facts vs Feelings

8/7/2025
This week on the Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down what it really means to be a drumbeat player and the names she has on her radar. Then she’s joined by Kyle Soppe, fantasy analyst and sports betting expert at PFSN, to dig into the fine art of fantasy research, expose the stat that may be catfishing unsuspecting managers, and spotlight the trend quietly gaining steam in smart draft rooms. Plus, NFL Fantasy Therapy is in session. Liz offers advice, insight, and maybe a little emotional closure. 0:00 - Welcome 1:06 - 🥁 Drumbeat Players, Defined (and Judged) 7:03 - 👋 Kyle Soppe Pulls Up 8:17 - 🎨 Fantasy Research Is an Art, Actually 8:42 - 🐟 The Stat That May Catfish Fantasy Managers 13:27 - 📈 This Trend’s Heating Up Fast 15:48 - ❓Jeopardy, But Make It Fantasy 23:42 - 🛋️ Fantasy Therapy: Talk It Out with Liz 26:45 -🍻 Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:43

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6 Quarterbacks That Will OUTPERFORM Their ADP | Fantasy Focus 🏈

8/7/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Liz Loza, Field Yates, and Mike Clay discuss quarterbacks that will outperform their ADP and some sneaky fantasy sleepers. How much value can Drake Maye and Trevor Lawrence provide this year? Who has the potential for a big breakout? 00:00-06:17 Intro and Live Show Tickets Info 06:17-38:50 6 Quarterbacks Who Will OUTPERFORM Their ADP 38:50-58:11 Sneaky Good Sleepers 58:11-1:02:51 Fantasy Focus Mailbag Questions 1:02:51-1:03:25 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:05:07

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Most Overhyped Fantasy Players in 2025 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

8/6/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay discuss the top 10 overhyped players to avoid in your fantasy football drafts. Can Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce still provide good value in 2025? Is Jerry Jeudy a fantasy bust? 00:00-06:30 Intro and Live Show Tickets Info 06:30-21:12 Opening Drive 21:12-55:15 10 Overhyped Players to Avoid 55:15-1:04:45 Fantasy Focus Mailbag Questions 1:04:45-1:05:55 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:05:59

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Mike Clay's Playbook: Planning a Winning Draft Strategy | Fantasy Focus 🏈

8/5/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Mike Clay, Field Yates, and Daniel Dopp discuss Mike's keys to winning your fantasy league this season. Which young running backs can provide big value? How deep is the wide receiver position? Should you spend up on an elite tight end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:47

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Fantasy Focus 12-Team PPR Mock Draft 🏈

8/4/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Mike Clay are back with another mock draft, but this time it will be a 12-team PPR league. Which players have the biggest upside this season? Who could be a massive steal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:13:43

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Field Yates' 2025 Fantasy Tight End Tiers | Fantasy Focus 🏈

8/1/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates and Daniel Dopp break down their tight end tiers and rankings for the 2025 season. Is Trey McBride TE1 this season? Will Kyle Pitts finally have a breakout season? Is Travis Kelce still an elite option in fantasy this year? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:49

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Draft Day Steals, Strategy & the Bust You Should’ve Seen Coming

8/1/2025
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza spotlights the under-the-radar names you might want to circle on draft day. Then, longtime fantasy expert Andy Behrens joins the show to share his 2025 draft strategy, how to adjust on the fly, and why beating your OG league just hits different. Plus, Liz revisits a player who flopped hard last season, but has Stephania Bell whispering, “I told you so.” 00:00 Intro 01:43 🎯 Dart Throws That Could Win Your League 07:33 🙋🏼‍♂️ Andy Behrens Joins! 09:22♟️ Andy’s 2025 Fantasy Draft Strategy 13:00 🐻 Chicago Bears Hype Check: You Buying It? 18:10 🍺 “Beer Me”: Serving Up Beer & Player Comps 25:30 💛 Liz’s “But Daddy, I Love Him” Player of the Week 27:00 📣 Last Call! Tickets to live shows: PHILLY: https://www.axs.com/events/1045301/fantasy-focus-football-live-in-philly-tickets?skin=uniontransfer NYC: https://www.universe.com/events/fantasy-focus-football-live-tickets-7FV84L Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:10

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Field Yates' 2025 Fantasy Running Back Tiers | Fantasy Focus 🏈

7/31/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates and Daniel Dopp break down their running back tiers and rankings for the 2025 season. Can star rookie Ashton Jeanty finish as a top-3 running back? Will Bucky Irving and Chase Brown break out as stars? Which rookie RB is undervalued this season based on their situation? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:54

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Field Yates' 2025 Fantasy Wide Receiver Tiers | Fantasy Focus 🏈

7/30/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates and Daniel Dopp break down their Wide Receiver tiers for the 2025 season. Is Ja'Marr Chase in a class of his own this year? Can Malik Nabers or Brian Thomas Jr. make a push for WR1? Plus, what to expect from young WRs ready to break out like Xavier Worthy and Ladd McConkey. All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:24

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Field Yates' 2025 Fantasy Quarterback Tiers | Fantasy Focus 🏈

7/29/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Stephania Bell get you ready for the fantasy season by tiering the Quarterbacks for the 2025 season. Where will second-year phenom Jayden Daniels rank this season? Should Jalen Hurts be higher on draft boards? Will CJ Stroud bounce-back after struggling last season? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:21

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Fantasy Focus 10-Team PPR Mock Draft 🏈

7/28/2025
Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Stephania Bell get you ready for the fantasy season with a 10-team PPR mock draft. Who should be drafted first overall this season? Which sleepers do the guys have their eye on? Tickets to live shows: PHILLY: https://www.axs.com/events/1045301/fantasy-focus-football-live-in-philly-tickets?skin=uniontransfer NYC: https://www.universe.com/events/fantasy-focus-football-live-tickets-7FV84L Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:21:51

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Our THREE Favorite Fantasy Fits on New Teams + 💪 Austin Ekeler Fears No One!

7/23/2025
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza hijacks the Fantasy Focus feed to dive into the chaos of change… especially for vets on new teams. Fittingly, Austin Ekeler drops by to share what it was like transitioning from the Chargers to the Commanders. He also talks Jayden Daniels, overlooked skills, fantasy tips, and the faces he'd like to run right through. Plus, he plays a wild round of Fact or Feeling. Liz also spotlights her “But Daddy, I Love Him” pick: Vikings RB Jordan Mason… because every underdog deserves a shot. Then it’s Last Call to wrap things up! 1:39 - Fantasy Vets in New Places, Still Bringing the Juice 7:33 - Austin Ekeler Joins! 10:20 - Austin Ekeler on Syncing with Jayden Daniels’ Speed 14:22 - Should You Draft Austin Ekeler? He Weighs In 17:07 “- Fact or Feeling?" with Liz & Austin 20:25 - Liz's "But Daddy, I Love Him" Player of the Week 22:03 - Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:55

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Stephania Bell’s Top 5 Injuries to Monitor | Fantasy Focus

7/16/2025
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today’s episode, Daniel Dopp and Stephania Bell break down the biggest injury questions heading into the 2025 fantasy football season. What should we expect from Christian McCaffrey after another injury-shortened year? Can you trust him after missing 8 games in 2024, or does a clean bill of health this spring mean it’s full steam ahead? Plus, Stephania unveils her Top 5 Injury Situations to Monitor for 2025. Which players should you draft with confidence and who might be a risky bet? All that and more, right here on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:48