Fantasy Focus Football
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.
Episodes
December 23, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Stephania Bell and Tyler Fulghum get you ready for week 17, starting with an exciting slate of Christmas Day games! Who should you look to to fill your lineup with Lamar Jackson and Jordan Love, dealing with injuries? Is Jahmyr Gibbs still a lineup lock? With the Chiefs eliminated from the playoffs, we'll tell you if this is a good time to start Bo Nix. All that and mo...
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December 22, 2025 • 69 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Liz Loza, and Stephania Bell recap all the action in fantasy from week 16 in the NFL. Which stud players came through for managers in the fantasy semi-finals? Which duds cost managers their spot in the championship? Plus, more major injuries across the league with Lamar Jackson, Quinshon Judkins, and others suffering setbacks. All that and more on Fantasy Focus footbal...
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December 19, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome to Fantasy Focus! Where Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Mike Clay guide you through a packed episode of Fantasy Focus presented by Wingstop, breaking down the Rams–Seahawks TNF matchup, debating volatile start/sit decisions, and navigating a messy Week 16 injury landscape. The crew recaps Seattle’s “High Decibel Zone” uniforms and a sluggish first half before diving into DJ Moore’s roller‑coaster game logs, Odunze and Burden ...
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December 18, 2025 • 65 mins
01:30 - Intro and Welcome In!
04:05 - Week 16 preview part 1
37:20 - Mike Clay's Shadow Report
48:25 - TNF Seahawks/Rams preview
59:20 - Raheim Sanders monopoly fund
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December 18, 2025 • 33 mins
This week on Facts vs Feelings, it’s all about chasing satisfaction, not just points, with the starts that feel right in the playoffs. So Liz and company hear out YOUR toughest lineup decisions in Fantasy Therapy.
Then Liz is joined by Sal Leto, the Fantasy Football Historian, who puts the playoffs in perspective by breaking down key fantasy postseason trends, revisiting memorable fantasy playoff performances, and delivering his ...
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December 17, 2025 • 64 mins
On today’s episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay share their gut calls for the week. Then, we break down the lineup locks for this week’s matchups! Is C.J. Stroud a better play than Trevor Lawrence? Finally, we wrap things up with the entertaining Wheel of Punishment. All that and more, right here on Fantasy Focus!
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December 16, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell recap all the action from MNF: Steelers vs. Dolphins. We break down the results of our Focus Show League and dive right into Week 16 waivers. And we'll overview which Week 15 duds to not start and who'll bounce back as studs. Plus, stay tuned for Fantasy contributor, Eric Moody who'll join the show! All that and more on Fantasy Focus!
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December 15, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell recap all the action in fantasy from week 15 in the NFL. Which star players absolutely crushed for managers fighting in the fantasy playoffs? Which dud performances affected matchups most? Plus, with major injuries to stars around the league like Patrick Mahomes and Davante Adams, how should fantasy managers react? All that and more on ...
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December 12, 2025 • 64 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, we continue with our Week 15 preview. Which superstars are set to continue performing at a high level? Which draft disappointments could recover in the playoff weeks? Plus, should we reevaluate Kyle Pitts after a stunning Week 15 performance? Finally, it's time for starts of the week!
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December 11, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you set for Week 15 of the Fantasy Football season. Which players are your best bet to stream this week? Which matchups should you steer clear from entirely? Who are the upgrades and downgrades of the week in Mike Clay's shadow report? Plus, who are the best starts for tonight's TNF matchup?
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December 11, 2025 • 34 mins
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz gets you ready for the playoffs, with a reminder that in fantasy football, just like in life, the results don’t cancel out the experience. She’s joined by ESPN content researcher Kevin Pulsifer who breaks down his essential playoff strategy pillars to help ypu navigate the weeks that matter most. Plus, Liz and Kevin play a fun round of This or That to send you into the postseason with confidence....
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December 10, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to discuss your Fantasy Football Playoffs. Which players could define the entire playoff stretch? Which underperforming players could bounce back? Which players that you've relied on in the past could face daunting schedules? Plus, it's time to pay off some board bets!
00:00 - Intro and Welcome In!
05:25 - Colts sign Philip Rivers
11:50 - Players that wil...
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December 9, 2025 • 61 mins
Fantasy Focus is back with Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell bringing you everything you need for Week 15! We break down MNF: Eagles vs. Chargers, reveal the Focus Show League playoff picture, and share the top waiver wire pickups to dominate your fantasy playoffs. Plus, which Week 14 duds will bounce back as studs in Week 15? Is Ashton Jeanty a must start this week? Can Patrick Mahomes bounce back in Week 15? All that a...
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December 8, 2025 • 66 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap week 14. What are some of the biggest takeaways you can apply to your playoff run? Which injuries will impact your playoff roster, and how should you approach your lineup accordingly? Plus, who are the official studs and duds of the week? Finally, we preview tonight's MNF matchup between the Eagles & Chargers.
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December 5, 2025 • 65 mins
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Welcome to Fantasy Focus presented by Wingstop! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to break down Week 14 with a full slate of insights, starting with a wild Cowboys vs Lions TNF recap where Gibbs, Aubrey, and Flournoy all exploded for 30+ fantasy points despite the game feeling oddly disappointing. The crew then previews Dalton Kincaid’s ...
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December 4, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp and Field Yates are here to help get your lineups set for a critical Week 14 slate. Who can you start with confidence this week? Who are some of the stronger flex plays? Which players should you avoid? Plus, who are the best fantasy plays for Thursday Night Football?
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December 4, 2025 • 35 mins
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza crashes out with you over some gut-punch moments from the past weekend… but don’t worry, Liz also spotlights the players who are cooking up something truly delicious for fantasy managers. Then she shifts into Fantasy Therapy before welcoming Scott Fish, creator of the Scott Fish Bowl and architect of the most diabolical scoring settings in the game.
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December 3, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you prepped for Week 14. Who are some big-name stars that you should be optimistic and pessimistic about? Who are some high upside plays to consider for your flex this week? Plus, it's time to spin the punishment wheel!
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December 2, 2025 • 63 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to guide you through everything you need to know in the latest waiver wire cycle. Who are the best stash options for this week? Which players could you pick up and start right now? Plus, what were some of the best story lines from the regular season?
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December 1, 2025 • 66 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap all the action from week 13. Can Bijan Robinson make a push for RB1 on the year? What is going on with Bears WR Rome Odunze? Is Rashee Rice the best WR to have in fantasy right now? Plus, the crew previews the Monday Night football matchup with the New York Giants taking on the New England Patriots.
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