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The BEST Starts for Week 1 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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

Sep 4, 20251h 6m

Nothing’s Permanent in Fantasy Football 👀 + 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, she’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 “This or That” before Liz unveils her "But Daddy, I Love Him" player of the week. 0:00 - 👋 Welcome! 2:06 - 🔄 Players in permanent impermanent positions 5:30 - 🎬 James Roday joins! 9:11 - 😴 James’ sleeper pick 11:49 - 🏈 James’ Week 1 start/sit players 16:12 - ➡️⬅️ “This or That” with Liz & James 22:55 - ❤️ Liz’s “But Daddy, I Love Him” Player of the Week 23:58 - 🍻 Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 202528 min

The HARDEST Players to Rank for Week 1 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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

Sep 3, 20251h 3m

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

Sep 2, 20251h 5m

Fantasy Focus Show League Draft 🏈

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

Aug 29, 20251h 2m

Breaking Fantasy Rules: Draft Smarter, Not Harder

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza is breaking the rules of fantasy football…literally. From the players you shouldn’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 “set-in-stone” 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. 0:00 - 👋 Welcome 1:42 - 📚 Break the Rules, Draft These Guys 6:33 - 🎉 JJ Zachariason Joins! 7:03 - 🚧 The Biggest Mistake Drafters Make Is… 12:15 - 🤔 A Fantasy Rule Worth Questioning 20:13 - 💥 "Smash or Pass" with Liz & JJ 25:01 - 🌶️ All The Sauce: Liz Calls People Out! 27:03 - 🍻 Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 202531 min

Fantasy Football Hot Takes 🔥 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today’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

Aug 28, 20251h 2m

Headlines From The Future | Fantasy Focus 🏈

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today’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

Aug 27, 20251h 1m

12-Team PPR Mock Draft | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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 Mock Draft ! Who's going number one? How will the recent news surrounding Joe Mixon affect his ADP? Will Amari Cooper still have flex value after signing with the Raiders? Who could be a late-round steal? 00:00-03:05 Ultimate Draft Weekend recap 03:05-07:55 Joe Mixon Injury update 07:55-10:00 Terry McLaurin extension 10:00-10:35 Trophy Smack 10:35-22:13 Mock Draft Rounds 1-3 22:13-36:30 Mock Draft Rounds 4-7 36:30-49:51 Mock Draft Rounds 8-10 49:51-54:20 Final Team Reviews 54:20-59:25 Final Thoughts and Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 20251h 2m

Fantasy Draft Day: Do's & Don'ts! | Fantasy Focus

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today’s show, Daniel Dopp, Stephania Bell, Field Yates, Liz Loza, and Mike Clay bring you all the action from Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas for the Ultimate Draft Weekend! 0:32 - Draft Day Do’s & Don’ts you need to know 10:08 - Audience Q&A from the Bahamas 34:28 - Must Draft Players for the 2025 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 202544 min

Undervalued Players to Look Out for in your Fantasy Football Draft!

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today’s episode, live from the Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Daniel Dopp, Stephania Bell, Field Yates, Liz Loza, and Mike Clay get you ready for fantasy drafts with their breakout stars and busts. Is Rome Odunze set to be a breakout star?! Plus, is Saquon Barkley set to disappoint fantasy managers? Finally, should you steer clear of New York Jets players? Time Codes: 0:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 0:41 Baha Mar Ultimate Draft Weekend! 4:53 Brian Robinson Jr. joins the 49ers 12:35 Mike's breakout star 15:06 Liz's breakout star 18:12 Stephania's breakout star 20:13 Dopp's breakout star 22:26 Field's breakout star 25:13 Mike's bust players 29:58 Liz's bust players 34:28 Field's bust players 40:26 Stephania's bust players 52:17 Dopp's bust players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 202558 min

Fantasy Football League Winners and Sleepers You Need to Know

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today’s episode, live from the Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Daniel Dopp, Stephania Bell, Field Yates, Liz Loza, and Mike Clay get you ready for fantasy drafts with their favorite "league winners" and "sleepers". Can Trevor Lawrence finally breakout as a top fantasy QB? Will Chase Brown be the running back that wins fantasy managers championships? And with all the injuries to the 49ers pass catchers in the pre-season, which wideout is ready to step up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 202551 min

Fantasy Players Whose ADP Gives The Ick 😬 + Inside Rainn Wilson’s League Drama

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza unpacks players who give her the ick. Tune in because their names may surprise you. Then she's joined by Dez Borges, Commissioner of the Rainn Wilson Invitational fantasy league. He spills all on the league’s cutthroat competition, and the most ridiculous excuse he’s heard as commish. Plus, Liz unveils her ‘But Daddy, I Love Him’ pick of the week…a rookie who might quickly become one of Baker Mayfield’s go-to targets. 0:00 - 👋 Welcome 1:35 - 🥴 Players Whose ADP Is Giving The Ick 5:51 - 🍿 Dez Borges Joins! 7:23 - 🏈 How Dez & Rainn Wilson Started a Fantasy League 12:40 - 🙄 The Biggest Excuse Dez Has Heard As Commish 18:00 - ⭐️ Casting Call: Movie Characters as NFL Stars 23:56 - 💛 Liz’s “But Daddy, I Love Him” Player of the Week 25:25 - 🍺 Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 202529 min

Field Yates Fantasy Favorites 🔥 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

Looking for help with your fantasy football draft? Field Yates gives his favorite picks for the 2025-26 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 202547 min

Daniel Dopp's 5 Fantasy Favorites

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today’s episode, Daniel Dopp and Stephania Bell return with Dopp’s Five Fantasy Favorites. Can Dak Prescott climb back into QB1 territory? Is Jameson Williams primed for a breakout? Which late-round flyer is Dopp targeting? Plus, Stephania breaks down the key injuries to monitor. All that and more, right here on Fantasy Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 20251h 9m

10-Team PPR Mock Draft | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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

Aug 18, 202546 min

9 MUST - Draft Running Backs | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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

Aug 15, 20251h 4m

Fantasy Focus 12-Team PPR Mock Draft

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

Aug 14, 202559 min

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

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

Aug 13, 20251h 7m

Field Yates' 7 Rookies to Target

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

Aug 12, 20251h 3m

Fantasy Focus 12-Team PPR Superflex Mock Draft 🏈

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

Aug 11, 20251h 9m

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

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

Aug 8, 202559 min

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

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

Aug 7, 202530 min

6 Quarterbacks That Will OUTPERFORM Their ADP | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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

Aug 7, 20251h 5m

Most Overhyped Fantasy Players in 2025 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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

Aug 6, 20251h 5m

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

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

Aug 5, 20251h 4m

Fantasy Focus 12-Team PPR Mock Draft 🏈

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

Aug 4, 20251h 13m

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

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

Aug 1, 20251h 3m

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

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

Aug 1, 202531 min

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

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

Jul 31, 20251h 2m

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

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

Jul 30, 20251h 4m

Field Yates' 2025 Fantasy Quarterback Tiers | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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

Jul 29, 20251h 2m

Fantasy Focus 10-Team PPR Mock Draft 🏈

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

Jul 28, 20251h 17m

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

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

Jul 23, 202525 min

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

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

Jul 16, 202525 min

Mike Clay's players to AVOID in your Fantasy Draft | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 9, 202538 min

Field Yates' MUST DRAFT Rookies in 2025 | Fantasy Focus 🏈

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 202541 min

Trust Issues, Draft Tips & One Player Liz Loves (Baggage Included)

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 him anyway. 1:38 Players to Trust… or Not 7:50 Joey Wright Joins! 13:34 The Best Draft Spots 16:33 Joey’s League-Winning QB Pick 18:05 “This or That” with Liz & Joey 23:28 Liz’s “But Daddy, I Love Him” Player of the Week 25:00 Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202529 min

2025 Fantasy Football Season Preview LIVE From the NFL Draft!

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 everyone and land in the 1st round? Will Travis Hunter or Shedeur Sanders fall to the 2nd round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 20251h 4m

The Rookie Report: An OFFICIAL NFL Draft Preview Presented by Grainger

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 20251h 8m

Chasing satisfaction with Luis Perez, QB of the Arlington Renegades

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202521 min

The Audacity to question an NFL Owner: Insights from Amy Trask, Former CEO of the Oakland Raiders

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 202534 min

Exploring the feelings of drafting cowboys players on your fantasy team

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 face. 00 Hacking into the Focus Feed (again) 1:00 Open Monologue 4:40 Welcome James Coker 5:35 60 seconds of facts about James Coker 7:38 Drafting Cowboys Players with your heart on your fantasy team 12:45 Formula 1 and being a F1 content creator 27: 10 Cursing at an NBA Player to his face 29:26 Facts vs Feelings Game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 202532 min

Reviewing the best and worst moves of the 2025 NFL Free Agency.

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 your feelings on episode 1 of Facts vs. Feelings. :00 Hijacking The NFL Fantasy Focus Feed :45 Opening Monologue of Facts vs Feelings 5:22 Welcome Daniel Dopp 9:30 The best and worst moves of the 2025 NFL Free Agency 29:23 Which is better: The original or the sequel ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202536 min

The Fantasy Focus Awards Show: Who Takes The Crown?!

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? And who had the hottest take of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 20251h 12m

Week 18 Preview: Running Back Roller Coaster

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 20251h 7m

Week 18 Preview: Start or Sit?

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 in to hear more on who made the list and who didn't! All that and more on Fantasy Focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 20251h 8m

MNF Recap + Week 18 Motivations

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 Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 31, 20241h 4m

Week 17 Fantasy Recap + Studs and Duds

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 20241h 4m

Week 17 Preview: Part 2!

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 you can trust, who you should avoid, and the players that could make or break your week. All that and more, coming up on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 20241h 6m