Fantasy Focus Football The Fantasy Focus Awards: Crowning the Best of the 2025 Season! | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Jan 2, 2026
The hosts celebrate the best performers of the 2025 fantasy football season. They crown the Rookie of the Year, debating strong contenders like Jackson Smith-Njigba and Drake May. The biggest busts are highlighted, with Brian Thomas Jr. taking home the unfortunate Fantasy Flop award. Christian McCaffrey shines as both Comeback Player and MVP. The episode wraps with a look at impactful waiver wire adds, including Michael Wilson, who earned the Waiver Wire Wonder title. Laughter and lively discussions throughout make it a must-listen!
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Morning Routine Matters
- Field Yates shared a personal routine of making his hotel bed to start the day right.
- He linked that ritual to discipline and small habits that improve performance on the road.
Weak Rookie Class, Clear Short-Term Standout
- The 2025 rookie class lacked a clear standout, making votes close and future upside uncertain.
- Jackson Dart won Rookie of the Year after a stretch of elite fantasy production, especially via rushing touchdowns.
Breakout Versus Breakthrough Debate
- Breakout debates centered on sustained dominance versus surprise jumps from low ADP picks.
- Drake May won Breakout Player despite Jackson Smith-Njigba's dominant season because May delivered dependable QB production.