Fantasy Focus Football

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

October 31, 2025 62 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay give you everything you need to get ready for the upcoming weekend of NFL games! We'll discuss our Lineup Locks for Week 9. We'll discuss which running backs might be slowed down by splitting carries. Plus, we'll tell which receivers will either be a trick or a treat for your fantasy team this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to break down everything you need to know ahead of Week 9. What impact will JJ McCarthy's return have on Justin Jefferson? Which WRs should you be upgrading and downgrading this week? Plus, how should you approach tonight's TNF matchup between the Ravens and Dolphins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza kicks things off with a reminder that being prepared is just as important as being present. Then she gets into Fantasy Therapy before she’s joined by creator and podcaster Brandon Carney, aka @benchwarmerbran. He shares how he built his sports persona and dives into advice for up-and-coming creators. 📞 Don't forget, you can call our Fantasy Therapy hotline at (914) 348-1893 to leave your...
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you prepare for the second half of the season. Which players are towards the top in the rest of season rankings? Which players have favorable schedules moving forward? Plus, we go through starts and sits for Week 9. Finally, who are the bounce-back candidates for Week 9? 0:00 Intro/Countdown Clock 1:27 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 3:42 Rest of Sea...
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Liz Loza are here to discuss all the biggest waiver wire moves you need to make for your fantasy team for Week 9. Which players are priority adds and who should you target in deeper leagues? Will Tyrone Tracy Jr push for RB2 status after Cam Skattebos ankle injury? Plus, with 4 teams on a bye in week 9, can you trust Sam Darnold or Joe Flacco as a QB streamer? Learn more...
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to discuss all the biggest story lines from Week 8. Which players had surprisingly strong performances? Which stars let fantasy managers down? Which injuries should you monitor going into next week? Plus, who are the top plays for Monday Night Football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you set with everything you need to know for Week 8! Which key players are still fighting injuries and unable to go in Week 8? Will Lamar Jackson or Brock Purdy return to action? Can Stefon Diggs or Zay flowers pop off for a big performance? Plus, with a few starting QBs already ruled out due to injury, which backups will affect your fantasy mat...
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you set with everything you need to know for Week 8! Which players are going to continue to stay hot? Which players should you temper expectations on? Plus, Mike gives his WR upgrades and downgrades for Week 8. Finally, who are the best starts and sits for Thursday Night Football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
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Liz Loza is back giving you all the fantasy football advice you need to survive Week 8 "Bye-Mageddon". Is Joe Flacco a league winner? Can Chig Okonkwo bounce back from his week 7 goose egg? Plus Sam Holt joins the show and breaks down her week 8 favorite start & sit and explains why one mimosa is never enough! All this and more on this episode of Facts vs Feelings. 📞 Don't forget, you can call our Fantasy Therapy hotline at (91...
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you ready for week 8 of the fantasy football season. After officially hitting the halfway mark, the crew breaks down players they have the highest and lowest confidence in for the rest of the season. Can Quinshon Judkins continue an impressive rookie season? Will Jaylen Waddle break out for the Dolphins? Can wideouts Chris Olave or Rome Odunz...
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to discuss Monday night’s double header and break down the best waiver wire pickups for Week 8 of the fantasy season. Who are the priority adds this week in Byemageddon? Who is the fantasy MVP halfway through the season? And who has been the biggest bust so far this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap an action packed week 7 in the NFL. Did Travis Hunter officially become a full-time WR after his performance vs the Rams? Are Patrick Mahomes and Rashee Rice elite fantasy options for the rest of the season? Plus, all the latest and must know injuries including an update on Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. The crew also previews tonights MN...
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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. Who’s trending up, who’s trending out, and which matchups could swing your fantasy lineup? Let’s dive in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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. 📞 Don't forget, you can call our Fantasy Therapy hot...
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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
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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
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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 b...
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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 Mayfield’s 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...
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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 leag...
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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
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