

Fantasy Focus Football
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 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

Dec 11, 2025 • 35min
How to Crush Fantasy Playoffs Like a Pro! | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Kevin Pulsifer, an ESPN content researcher and data specialist, shares his fantasy football playoff strategies to help you crush the competition. He emphasizes the importance of bench construction and advises on maximizing player upside while managing matchups. Kevin also warns against misinterpreting stats without context and highlights standout metrics like Davante Adams' end-zone dominance. Plus, enjoy a fun round of ‘This or That’ where he and Liz make bold start/sit decisions for Week 15.

Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
Players Who Will DEFINE Your Fantasy Playoffs! | Fantasy Focus 🏈
Welcome to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to discuss your Fantasy Football Playoffs. Which players could define the entire playoff stretch? Which underperforming players could bounce back? Which players that you've relied on in the past could face daunting schedules? Plus, it's time to pay off some board bets!
00:00 - Intro and Welcome In!
05:25 - Colts sign Philip Rivers
11:50 - Players that will define the fantasy playoffs
41:00 - Board Bet payoffs!
43:10 - Players that will define your fantasy playoffs
59:30 - Field spins the wheel of punishment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 1min
Week 15 Waiver Wire + Bounce Back Candidates | Fantasy Focus 🏈
In this week's discussion, the hosts dive into the thrilling Eagles vs. Chargers matchup and speculate on Phillip Rivers' potential return to the Colts. They explore key fantasy pickups, highlighting Marcus Mariota and Ashton Jeanty as must-consider additions. With Patrick Mahomes' recent struggles, the debate over trusting him for playoffs heats up. Additionally, they analyze Saquon Barkley's impressive performance and Chris Olave's strong start prospects despite minor injuries. Finally, injury updates and tight end streaming options round out the conversation.

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 7min
Week 14 Recap: What We Learned for YOUR Playoff Strategy | Fantasy Focus 🏈
The hosts dive into week 14's impact on playoff strategies, highlighting standout performances from players like Josh Allen and T. Higgins. They discuss the breakout of Tony Pollard and concerns over disappointing outings from stars like Justin Jefferson. With debates over player volatility, they analyze tight ends and reveal essential roster updates, including Anthony Richardson's injury. Plus, they preview the MNF matchup and tackle listener questions, rounding out the show with a bit of light-hearted banter.


