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.

Week 3 Must Starts! What we know now about Daniel Jones, Jameson Williams, and Bhayshul Tuten.

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 - ๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome 2:26 - ๐Ÿค” We Didn't Knowโ€ฆ 7:42 - ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Fantasy Therapy 12:49 - ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Daniel Dopp Joins! 16:31 - ๐Ÿ“‰ Dopp Wants To Sell High Onโ€ฆ 19:44 - โœ… Dopp's Start/Sit Of The Week 32:41 - ๐Ÿป Last Call 33:45 - ๐Ÿ˜‚ Bloopers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-18
36:04

Which WR's have the Best Matchups in Week 3? ๐Ÿ‘€ | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

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

09-18
01:01:40

Panic or Patience: When to Bench, Drop, or Stay the Course? | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

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

09-17
01:05:09

MUST GRAB Waiver Wire Adds for Week 3 | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

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

09-16
01:02:45

Week 2 Recap + Studs and Duds | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

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

09-15
01:06:14

Week 2 Starts or Sits! | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

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

09-12
01:06:04

The Best Wide Receiver Starts for Week 2! | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

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

09-11
01:06:13

STOP Making These Lineup Mistakes in Week 2!

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down the key adjustments fantasy managers need to make heading into Week 2. Sheโ€™s then joined by FTN Fantasy and SiriusXM analyst Jeff Ratcliffe for a deeper dive into the decisions that matter most: emerging storylines, start/sit calls, and the pickups that could swing your lineup. 0:00 - โฐ Welcome 2:17 - โŒ Mistakes to Learn From 6:51 - ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Jeff Ratcliff Joins! 11:58 - ๐Ÿ“– Which Storyline Will Define Week 2? 16:31 - ๐Ÿˆ Jeff's Week 2 Start & Sit Players 18:33 - ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Fantasy Therapy with Liz & Jeff 26:50 - โค๏ธ Liz's "But Daddy, I Love Him" Player of the Week 28:15 - ๐Ÿป Last Call! 29:14 - ๐Ÿคช Bloopers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-11
30:49

Week 2 Rankings + Bounce Back Candidates | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you set for Week 2. Who are some players rising up the current rankings? Which players should you have faith in improving in Week 2? Plus, Mike Clay provides his Week 2 line-up advice. 0:00 - Countdown Clock 1:42 - Welcome 6:00 - Rankings Reactions 28:00 - Confidence Meter: Bounce-Back Candidates 35:32 - 5 Annoying Things From Week 1 52:16 - Fantasy Focus Show League Update 56:17 - Mailbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-10
01:01:16

The BEST Waiver Adds Ahead of Week 2 | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to get you set ahead of week 2. Which concerns can be deemed overreactions after week 1? What injuries should you monitor going into week 2? Plus, who are the best waiver adds to target? All this and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-09
01:04:01

Overreaction Monday + Week 1 Studs & Duds | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap week 1. What are some of the overreactions from this week? Who shined and who disappointed? Which injuries should you be monitoring? Plus, what should you be looking out for on Monday Night Football? All this and more on Fantasy Focus! Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 2:00 Overreaction Monday 44:00Studs & Duds 58:00 MNF preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-08
01:03:22

Players to lock into your Week 1 Lineup | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you lock in your lineup for week 1. Which players are poised for a dominant week 1? Who are Field, Mike, and Dopp's starts of the week? Plus, which matchups can you exploit in tonight's game? All this and more on Fantasy Focus! Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 1:27 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 3:10 CMC Injury Update 8:27 TNF Recap 18:38 Biggest Week 1 Storylines 42:30 Chiefs vs. Chargers Preview 50:02 Starts of the Week 55:30 Mailbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-05
01:06:18

The BEST Starts for Week 1 | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down the biggest story lines ahead of Week 1. Who are the best starts to kick off the season? Which WR/CB matchups can you exploit in your lineup? Plus, who should be in your lineup for TNF? All this and more on Fantasy Focus! Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 1:28 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 5:50 Biggest storylines for Week 1 36:30 Mike Clay's shadow report 48:10 TNF Preview 58:49 Mailbag 1:05:00 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-04
01:06:26

Nothingโ€™s Permanent in Fantasy Football ๐Ÿ‘€ + Week 1 Start/Sit Picks with James Roday

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down the players whose roles are anything but locked in as the season unfolds. Then, sheโ€™s joined by actor, director, and fantasy football diehard James Roday, who drops his sleeper pick and dishes on some Week 1 start/sit calls. Next, James joins Liz for a round of โ€œThis or Thatโ€ before Liz unveils her "But Daddy, I Love Him" player of the week. 0:00 - ๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome! 2:06 - ๐Ÿ”„ Players in permanent impermanent positions 5:30 - ๐ŸŽฌ James Roday joins! 9:11 - ๐Ÿ˜ด Jamesโ€™ sleeper pick 11:49 - ๐Ÿˆ Jamesโ€™ Week 1 start/sit players 16:12 - โžก๏ธโฌ…๏ธ โ€œThis or Thatโ€ with Liz & James 22:55 - โค๏ธ Lizโ€™s โ€œBut Daddy, I Love Himโ€ Player of the Week ย  23:58 - ๐Ÿป Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-04
27:44

The HARDEST Players to Rank for Week 1 | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay go through the Week 1 rankings. Which players are the toughest to rank ahead of this week's slate of games? Plus, which players could you pick up in free agency or waivers and start this week?! All this and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-03
01:05:21

Players Who Will Define the Season

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On todays show, Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Stephania Bell breakdown their players that will define the fantasy season. Which second-year players are poised to break out? Can a rookie running back be a league winner? And which QBs are ready to turn heads and be big time fantasy contributors right out of the gate? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-02
01:08:39

Fantasy Focus Show League Draft ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On todays show, Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Mike Clay draft their teams for the annual fantasy focus show league. Who will go #1 overall in a 12-team PPR draft? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-29
01:02:52

Breaking Fantasy Rules: Draft Smarter, Not Harder

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza is breaking the rules of fantasy footballโ€ฆliterally. From the players you shouldnโ€™t let the draft rules blind you to, to the biggest mistake drafters make every season, nothing is off-limits. Special guest, fantasy strategist JJ Zachariason drops by to question some โ€œset-in-stoneโ€ fantasy rules, then sticks around for a round of Smash or Pass with Liz. And of course, it all wraps up with Liz calling people out in All The Sauce. ย  0:00 - ๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome 1:42 - ๐Ÿ“š Break the Rules, Draft These Guys 6:33 - ๐ŸŽ‰ JJ Zachariason Joins! 7:03 - ๐Ÿšง The Biggest Mistake Drafters Make Isโ€ฆ 12:15 - ๐Ÿค” A Fantasy Rule Worth Questioning 20:13 - ๐Ÿ’ฅ "Smash or Pass" with Liz & JJ 25:01 - ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ All The Sauce: Liz Calls People Out! 27:03 - ๐Ÿป Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-29
31:22

Fantasy Football Hot Takes ๐Ÿ”ฅ | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On todayโ€™s episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to give you some fantasy hot takes for the upcoming season. Will Travis Kelce have a down fantasy year in what could be his final NFL season? Is Brian Thomas Jr. ready to emerge as a star? Plus, will Dak Prescott be an underrated QB to roster? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-28
01:01:48

Headlines From The Future | Fantasy Focus ๐Ÿˆ

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On todayโ€™s episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to give you some fantasy headlines from the future. Will start Running backs get traded during the season? Is Malik Nabers not being drafted early enough? When will rookie QBs make their debuts? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! 00:00-04:25 Intro and Welcome in! 04:25-09:55 Adam Thielen back to the Vikings 09:55-21:40 Cut Day: Winners and Losers 21:40-25:30 Field Daniel Jones Headline from the future 25:30-29:15 Mike Bhayshul Tuten Headline from the future 29:15-33:58 Dopp Ricky Pearsall Headline from the future 33:58-38:00 Field Malik Nabers Headline from the future 38:00-40:30 Mike Drake Maye Headline from the future 40:30-42:50 Dopp Breece Hall Headline from the future 42:50-45:25 Field Ollie Gordon Headline from the future 45:25-1:00:35 Headlines from the future final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-27
01:02:18

Jason Ryan

Field Yates is a muppet mouth. I have to fast forward when he starts rambling on.

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Steven Pico

Field I just want my accountant to crunch #โ€™s . I donโ€™t what a non athlete take about real athletes. Just analytics all the other takes are based on what????

11-29 Reply

Matt Cas

the mic/audio sounds really bad?!

10-12 Reply

Aakash Amanat

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09-20 Reply

Justin McMahon

Field! please stop trying to make "55" a thing. It's very off putting to hear someone else's bit being poorly delivered

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