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ESPN, Field Yates, Stephania Bell, Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp
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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Dec 23, 2025 • 1h 5min
MNF Recap + Week 17 Preview | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Stephania Bell and Tyler Fulghum get you ready for week 17, starting with an exciting slate of Christmas Day games! Who should you look to to fill your lineup with Lamar Jackson and Jordan Love, dealing with injuries? Is Jahmyr Gibbs still a lineup lock? With the Chiefs eliminated from the playoffs, we'll tell you if this is a good time to start Bo Nix. All that and more on Fantasy Focus football!
4:13 - MNF Recap
14:20 - Week 17 Waiver Wire
30:30 - Week 17 Preview
30:42 - Cowboys vs Commanders
34:28 - Lions vs Vikings
41:26 - Is RJ Harvey Rookie of the Year?
54:47 - Playoff Stash presented by Wingstop
55:55 - Focus Show League Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2025 • 1h 9min
Week 16 Fantasy Recap: Massive STUDS and DUDS! | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Liz Loza, and Stephania Bell recap all the action in fantasy from week 16 in the NFL. Which stud players came through for managers in the fantasy semi-finals? Which duds cost managers their spot in the championship? Plus, more major injuries across the league with Lamar Jackson, Quinshon Judkins, and others suffering setbacks. All that and more on Fantasy Focus football!
Timecodes:
00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus
02:09 Week 16 Recap
37:21 Studs and Duds
56:07 Injury Report
1:00:00 MNF Preview
1:04:52 Thanks for Watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 4min
Playoff Lockdown: Week 16 Must‑Starts | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Welcome to Fantasy Focus! Where Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Mike Clay guide you through a packed episode of Fantasy Focus presented by Wingstop, breaking down the Rams–Seahawks TNF matchup, debating volatile start/sit decisions, and navigating a messy Week 16 injury landscape. The crew recaps Seattle’s “High Decibel Zone” uniforms and a sluggish first half before diving into DJ Moore’s roller‑coaster game logs, Odunze and Burden being ruled out, and why starting Moore feels like a true “hold on to your butts” moment. They tackle Wan’Dale Robinson’s massive volume versus a brutal Vikings matchup, run through key injury updates on Rashee Rice, Tee Higgins, Josh Jacobs, Woody Marks, and Dalton Kincaid, and reveal their Starts of the Week, including JJ McCarthy, Kenneth Gainwell, DJ Moore, and a re‑energized Travis Kelce before wrapping with mailbag questions and a thank‑you to the Fantasy Focus community.
00:00-Countdown to Fantasy Focus!
01:01-Welcome to Fantasy Focus!
02:00-Thursday Night Recap, Rams vs Seahawks!
12:07-Week 16 Preview Part 2
41:17-Week 16 Injury Report
49:03-Starts of the Week
55:09-Mailbag
1:00:27-Thanks For Watching Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 6min
Breakouts & Busts in the Fantasy Playoffs: Week 16 Start/Sit Guide! | Fantasy Focus 🏈
01:30 - Intro and Welcome In!
04:05 - Week 16 preview part 1
37:20 - Mike Clay's Shadow Report
48:25 - TNF Seahawks/Rams preview
59:20 - Raheim Sanders monopoly fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2025 • 33min
Facts vs Feelings: Make These Week 16 Calls and Win 🏆 | Fantasy Focus 🏈
This week on Facts vs Feelings, it’s all about chasing satisfaction, not just points, with the starts that feel right in the playoffs. So Liz and company hear out YOUR toughest lineup decisions in Fantasy Therapy.
Then Liz is joined by Sal Leto, the Fantasy Football Historian, who puts the playoffs in perspective by breaking down key fantasy postseason trends, revisiting memorable fantasy playoff performances, and delivering his Week 16 start/sit advice.
The episode wraps with Liz and Sal playing a round of “Smash or Pass.”
📞 Don't forget, you can call our Fantasy Therapy hotline at (914) 348-1893 to leave your questions for next week's show!
0:00 - 👋 Welcome
2:10 - 🔥 Satisfaction check: Leave it all out there
8:38 - 🛋️ Fantasy Therapy
15:42 - 🎙️ Sal Leto joins!
17:00 - 📈 Fantasy playoff trends to know
18:20 - ⚖️ Emphasis on star power vs players with the best matchup?
19:31 - 🔍 Sal’s week 16 start & sit
22:22 - 📚 Sal’s fantasy history lesson
23:48 - 💥 “Smash or Pass” with Liz & Sal
28:24 - 🥃 Last call
29:31 - 😂 Bloopers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
Week 16 Lineup Locks and Gut Calls | Fantasy Focus 🏈
The hosts dive into their bold gut calls for the week, highlighting C.J. Stroud as a potential standout over Trevor Lawrence. They discuss standout player predictions, including Jonathan Taylor's performance and Justin Jefferson's bounce-back potential. Concerns about the Rams' offense create tension, while the fantasy implications of Tua's benching for Quinn Ewers stir debate. Finally, the hilarious Wheel of Punishment gets spun, leaving the losers to face social media shenanigans!

Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 5min
Week 16 Waiver Wire + DO NOT Starts | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Eric Moody, a fantasy contributor and community moderator, joins the discussion to break down the latest in fantasy football. They recap surprising performances from Monday Night Football and evaluate which Week 15 duds could bounce back. Moody also dives into his bullish picks like James Cook, while highlighting players to avoid such as Kenneth Walker. The crew discusses rookie development and how it may shape future drafts, along with crucial waiver wire targets for the week. Get ready for some strategic insights!

Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 4min
Week 15 Fantasy Recap: Playoff Heroes & Heartbreaks! | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell recap all the action in fantasy from week 15 in the NFL. Which star players absolutely crushed for managers fighting in the fantasy playoffs? Which dud performances affected matchups most? Plus, with major injuries to stars around the league like Patrick Mahomes and Davante Adams, how should fantasy managers react? All that and more on Fantasy Focus football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 5min
Week 15 Must-Start Players You Need | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Dive into the Week 15 action where superstars are ready to shine! They dissect Kyle Pitts' stunning performance and what it means for your lineup. The team explores potential bounce-back candidates and evaluates Breece Hall's tough matchup. Key player insights include Mike Evans' impact on the Bucs' receiving game and breakout possibilities for Lions players. Plus, the hosts share crucial start/sit advice to navigate your fantasy playoffs. Get ready for some intriguing discussions and valuable tips!

Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Week 15 Fantasy Football Must-Start Players! | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you set for Week 15 of the Fantasy Football season. Which players are your best bet to stream this week? Which matchups should you steer clear from entirely? Who are the upgrades and downgrades of the week in Mike Clay's shadow report? Plus, who are the best starts for tonight's TNF matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


