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
July 23, 2025 • 29 mins
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 “Bu...
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July 16, 2025 • 29 mins
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 M...
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July 9, 2025 • 42 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Mike Clay and Daniel Dopp discuss which players to be wary of in fantasy drafts.
Time Codes:
0:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus!
2:57 Bijan Robinson
5:30 Breece Hall
8:01 Ladd McConkey
10:22 Rashee Rice
13:36 Justin Fields
18:08 Travis Etienne
20:28 Rome Odunze
23:24 Mark Andrews
25:42 Saints Players
27:52 Marvin Harrison Jr.
31:06 Xavier Worthy
31:59 Najee Harris
33:53 Jayden Daniels
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July 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! In today's episode Field Yates and Daniel Dopp break down the most fantasy-relevant rookies heading into 2025.
Time Codes:
0:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus!
2:10 Ashton Jeanty
4:57 Omarion Hampton
8:27 TreyVeon Henderson
11:57 Kaleb Johnson
15:20 Tet McMillan
18:59 Travis Hunter
24:25 Quinshon Judkins
27:40 RJ Harvey
31:09 Jack Bech
34:58 Emeka Egbuka
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June 27, 2025 • 33 mins
This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down which fantasy players you might want to trust… despite the risk of them breaking your heart. Then she’s joined by Joey Wright, community ambassador for Footballguys, to reveal his favorite draft position and the QB he's betting big on as a league-winner. Plus, Liz confesses her soft spot for one talented player with a history of extracurricular behavior… and why she’s riding with...
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April 25, 2025 • 68 mins
Field Yates, Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp, Stephania Bell, and Liz Loza are LIVE at Lambeau Field for the 2025 NFL Draft! The draft weekend just got WILD! Get ready for shocking fantasy reactions, rookie breakdowns, biggest free agent moves, biggest fantasy players from last season, and unpredictable QB chaos that’ll flip your fantasy league upside down before Week 1 even starts! Will Cam Ward be the No. 1 pick? Could Ashton Jeanty shock...
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April 17, 2025 • 68 mins
Daniel Dopp, Mike Clay, Stephania Bell, and Liz Loza give their full report on the rookies looking to get drafted next week! After that, they predict the future of some of the biggest names in fantasy football. AND they tell you the ONE rookie they believe can "get it done" in fantasy football this upcoming season.
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April 11, 2025 • 21 mins
Liz Loza Welcomes Arlington Renegades QB and Best-Selling Author Luis Perez to the Facts vs. Feelings Podcast
Liz and Luis discuss his dynamic career across the NFL, XFL, and UFL, his inspiring decision to leave a promising bowling career to chase his NFL dreams, and his relentless pursuit of fulfillment and success.
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In this week's episode of Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza welcomes Amy Trask, former CEO of the Oakland Raiders and CBS Sports analyst, to discuss the landscape of being a CEO in the NFL. They delve into the current state of the league and Amy's role as a board member of the BIG3 basketball league. Amy also compares the intricacies of managing a basketball league with those of a football league.
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March 28, 2025 • 32 mins
In this week's episode of Facts vs Feelings Liz Loza welcomes James Coker to explore
How to let go of drafting with your feelings when you are a Cowboys fan and how to use the facts to not draft them in your fantasy team.
We also talk about Formula 1 racing and the current state of the sport.
And James gives us some inside information of what Mariah Carey smells like.
And the time when he cursed at an NBA player right to his fac...
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March 20, 2025 • 36 mins
In the first episode of Liz Loza's podcast Facts vs Feelings. Liz welcomes Daniel Dopp to the show, to explore the facts around the Free Agency class of 2025 and discover how they feel about it.
What have been the moves they love the most ? Who has improved their team by signing those big names to their team ?
What's the best fantasy move ? What moves made Liz a Bears fan and Dopp a Lions fan happy ?
Hear the facts, and explore ...
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January 16, 2025 • 76 mins
Welcome to the ultimate celebration of the fantasy football season! The Fantasy Focus crew—Field Yates, Mike Clay, Stephania Bell, Daniel Dopp, and Liz Loza — hand out awards to this year’s biggest fantasy standouts, surprises, and disappointments.
From MVPs to Breakout Stars, Waiver Wire Wonders to Fantasy Flops, we’re breaking it all down in style. Who takes home the coveted Fantasy MVP award? Which rookie shined the brightest? A...
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January 3, 2025 • 69 mins
Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, Mike Clay and Stephania Bell put a bow on the NFL regular season. But first, the crew breaks down everything fantasy managers need to know heading into Week 18! Plus, we talk this season’s most notable scoring leaders. Who finished on top? Which rookies shined brightest and are poised to dominate next season?
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January 2, 2025 • 70 mins
It's the top of the year, and on today's show Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay dive right back into the thick of things heading into Week 18! Will we see Saquon Barkley this week vs the Giants? Will Brock Purdy play vs Arizona? Plus, we'll break down some pivotal WR start or sits for the week: Can we trust Garrett Wilson vs. Jalen Ramsey and can Cooper Kupp bounce back?! Finally, it's time for Mike Clay's 2025 Top 25! Tune i...
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December 31, 2024 • 66 mins
On today's show, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell dive into the key takeaways from Monday Nights matchup between the Lions and 49ers. Plus, as we head into the new year, what teams are motivated heading into week 18? Should you proceed with caution with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens? How should you navigate Jalen Hurts or Saquon Barkley? and are we still all in on the Lions? All this and more on today's episode of Fantas...
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December 30, 2024 • 66 mins
What a week in the NFL! Fantasy Focus is back. Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Stephania Bell recap the fantasy players who delivered in Week 17 like Ladd McConkey and Malik Nabers and those who didn’t, including Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense. Need a last-minute miracle? We break down tonight’s high-stakes 49ers vs. Lions game to help you secure your fantasy title!
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December 27, 2024 • 68 mins
On today's show, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, Mike Clay, and Stephania Bell dive into the key takeaways from Thursday Nights low scoring Seahawks vs Bears game. Plus, as we head into a packed weekend of Saturday and Sunday action, there are still plenty of injury concerns.. Is Jalen Hurts in or out vs Dallas? And will start WRs Malik Nabers or Davante Adams suit up in Week 17? And don’t miss the crew's discussion on lineup locks—who y...
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December 26, 2024 • 67 mins
On today’s episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay recap the standout performances and games from the Christmas slate, while gearing you up for everything you need to know heading into Week 17. We’re diving into the Naughty or Nice List to call out which players delivered and who left Fantasy managers out in the cold. Plus, with a critical TNF matchup between the Seahawks and Bears on deck, we’ll preview key games and brea...
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December 23, 2024 • 65 mins
Daniel Dopp, Field Yates and Stephania Bell recap the biggest performers from this past weekend before breaking down everything you need to know heading into Week 17. Is Keenan Allen a MUST start in week 17? Is Cooper Kupp still a top WR? Can Travis Kelce bounce back? And does Josh Allen deserve the MVP?
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December 20, 2024 • 50 mins
On today's show, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, Mike Clay, and Stephania Bell will recap the Broncos - Chargers TNF game and break down everything you need to know heading into Week 16. A couple of wide receiver injuries for the Seahawks and Packers leave unanswered questions on their offenses. Can DK Metcalf shake off this slump? What can we expect from the Packer's receivers with an ongoing Alvin Kamara groin injury? The crew will als...
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