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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.

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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.

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English


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

7/31/2025
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

Duration:01:06:54

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

7/30/2025
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

Duration:01:08:24

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Field Yates' 2025 Fantasy Quarterback Tiers | Fantasy Focus 🏈

7/29/2025
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

Duration:01:06:21

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Fantasy Focus 10-Team PPR Mock Draft 🏈

7/28/2025
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

Duration:01:21:51

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Our THREE Favorite Fantasy Fits on New Teams + đŸ’Ș Austin Ekeler Fears No One!

7/23/2025
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

Duration:00:29:55

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

7/16/2025
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

Duration:00:29:48

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

7/9/2025
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

Duration:00:42:29

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

7/8/2025
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

Duration:00:44:32

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

6/27/2025
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

Duration:00:33:05

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2025 Fantasy Football Season Preview LIVE From the NFL Draft!

4/25/2025
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

Duration:01:08:59

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

4/17/2025
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

Duration:01:08:21

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Chasing satisfaction with Luis Perez, QB of the Arlington Renegades

4/11/2025
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

Duration:00:21:39

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

4/4/2025
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

Duration:00:34:59

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Exploring the feelings of drafting cowboys players in your fantasy team

3/28/2025
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

Duration:00:32:38

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

3/20/2025
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

Duration:00:36:04

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

1/16/2025
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

Duration:01:16:33

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Week 18 Preview: Running Back Roller Coaster

1/3/2025
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

Duration:01:09:15

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Week 18 Preview: Start or Sit?

1/2/2025
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

Duration:01:10:35

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MNF Recap + Week 18 Motivations

12/31/2024
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

Duration:01:06:37

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Week 17 Fantasy Recap + Studs and Duds

12/30/2024
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

Duration:01:06:51