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This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza tackles key players and teams shaking up the fantasy football world. Then she and Marcas Grant (NFL Network) team up for Fantasy Therapy to answer your questions. Plus, Marcas plays a round of "Avengers Level Threat," then gives his Week 6 start/sit advice. 0:00 - 👋 Welcome 2:33 - 🌀 Who's Shaking Things Up Around The League? 9:08 - ❤️ Liz’s “But Daddy, I...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you set your lineups for Week 6. Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt officially an RB2 in fantasy? Which RBs should you start over Derrick Henry? Plus, which players should you buy low on while you have the chance?! 00:00 - Intro and Welcome In 04:30 - Joe Flacco Traded to the Bengals 09:40 - Longshots and Starts of the...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to break down the best waiver wire pick ups for week 6 of the fantasy season. With Chargers running back Omarion Hampton landing on IR with an ankle injury, who becomes the priority pickup in that backfield? Who are good stream targets with the Texans and Vikings both on a bye? Is Darren Waller a TE you can trust...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap an eventful Week 5 in the NFL. Rico Dowdle, Rachaad White, and Michael Carter all shined in Week 5 replacing their teams’ injured running backs, but are they viable going forward? After another great game for Emeka Egbuka, could he be a top 10 wide receiver in fantasy this season? And Is Stefon Diggs reem...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down everything you need to know heading into Week 5. Which quarterbacks are set up with good matchups? Can Derrick Henry get back to his usual self? The Focus crew also updates you with all the latest injury news and buzz ahead of kickoff this Sunday. Plus, with bye weeks beginning, who are some strong streaming options...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down everything you need to know heading into Week 5. With multiple backfields around the league dealing with injuries, which Running Backs can you start confidently in Week 5? Can Ashton Jeanty keep rolling against a tough Colts defense? After Malik Nabers season-ending injury, what will the giants pass catchers and offe...

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza unpacks the conviction and delusion managers may have had about their fantasy players. Then it's time for Fantasy Therapy, where she puts your toughest roster anxieties on the couch. CBS Sports Senior Fantasy Writer Jamey Eisenberg drops by for a rapid-fire round of Start/Bench/Cut and shares his best advice for managers trying to turn their season around....

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down which top Bengals have disappointed so far and who you should trust over them? Who should you consider benching in Week 5? Which players stock is down or up five weeks into the season? Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 1:25 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 3:48 Browns starting QB Dillon Gabriel! 8:25 Fantasy Gut Check Name G...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Stephania Bell recap the Monday Night Football matchups and discuss the best waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 5. Who is a priority pickup? Who could replace your players on a bye week? Who is a quality injury replacement? Plus, which players should you start to panic about or show patience with? 00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus 03:30 Jets v...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell are here to recap an action-packed week 4 in the NFL. Jaxson Dart, Emeka Egbuka, and Omarion Hampton all impressed as the rookies showed out in week 4 with big-time performances, but can they keep producing? After another standout game for Amon Ra St. Brown, could he be WR1 in fantasy this season? What is going on with Lad...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay continue their week 4 preview with a deep dive into key Quarterback and Wide Receiver injuries to monitor. Will the Commanders be without their star wideout Terry McLaurin? How will the Buccaneers pass catchers look without Mike Evans for a few weeks? Plus, which QB's you can trust in week 4. 00:00-03:05 Intro and Welcome In! 0...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down the which RBs to look out for ahead of Week 4. Who should you consider benching? Plus, what should you be on the lookout for ahead of TNF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down why some second-choice fantasy players could actually be an upgrade. Then it’s time for Fantasy Therapy, the safe space to put your lineup worries on the couch and talk them out. Later, Liz welcomes actor and fantasy football die-hard Tom Everett Scott (🎬 That Thing You Do, The Summer I Turned Pretty). He shares how he balances Hollywood with h...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down the toughest guys to rank ahead of Week 4. Who is most likely to have a bounce back week? Who should you consider benching? Plus, which player should you cut from your roster? Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 0:09 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 2:56 Six most puzzling players to rank 31:33 Keep, Bench, Cut 44:48 Fielding C...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Stephania Bell breakdown the top waiver wire pickups ahead of Week 4. Who is a must add player before Thursday? Who could be a quality injury replacement? Plus, who could be poised for a bigger role going forward? 00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 5:09 Monday Night Football Recap 16:22 Show League Update 20:47 Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets 37:2...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Stephania Bell breakdown all the action for a wild week 3 in the NFL. Are the Dallas Cowboys in trouble with star WR Ceedee Lamb dealing with an ankle injury? Has Caleb Williams and the Bears offense finally started to click? Is Omarion Hampton ready to emerge as a top fantasy RB? Plus, the crew previews the Monday night matchup with the B...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get your lineups ready for Week 3. With Quarterback injuries stacking up around the league, which backups are set up to succeed? And which QBs are in trouble with tough matchups in week 3? Plus, with so many backfields working by committee, which running backs are poised to take that next step and start controlling th...

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza dives into: What we didn't know about Daniel Jones, Jameson Williams, and Bhayshul Tuten, that we know now, heading into Week 3. She also offers up her couch for Fantasy Therapy, where your fantasy football questions take center stage. Then, Fantasy Focus friend Daniel Dopp joins to share: Why he's ready to cut Evan Engram (and David Njoku), why he doesn't...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get your lineups ready for Week 3. Which WR's are poised for a big week 3? Which WR's should you consider alternatives for? Plus, Mike Clay breaks down his WR/CB shadow report for this week, and hands out upgrades and downgrades based on the matchups. Which fantasy X-factors is the crew eyeing for a Bills vs Dolphins...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get you lineups set for Week 3. Which players is it time to start panicking on? Conversely, which players should you be more patient with? Plus, which players are climbing the rankings ahead of Week 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Liz Loza, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell break down the best waiver adds ahead of Week 3. Who are the must grab players before Thursday? Who could be quality stashes before moving into Week 4? Plus, what QBs can you help you out if you are dealing with injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's show, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell break down their overreactions and their Studs and Duds from the action-packed Week 2. Is Amon-Ra St. Brown a MUST start? Is Malik Nabers a potential league winner? Plus, Finally, our hosts preview the Monday night game between the Buccaneers-Texans and the Chargers-Raiders. All that and more on Fantasy Fo...

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay break down TNF, reveal your best start/sit calls, and spotlight the rookie WR poised to deliver the most value in Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, & Mike Clay are here to get you lineups set for Week 2. What are the best starts for the week? Which WR/CB matchups can you exploit? Plus, what should you be on the lookout for ahead of TNF? Time Codes: 0:00 Countdown Clock 1:31 Welcome to Fantasy Focus! 4:30 Headlines from the future 9:45 Week 2 preview 32:50 TE market crash 41:20 Mike Clay...

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down the key adjustments fantasy managers need to make heading into Week 2. She’s then joined by FTN Fantasy and SiriusXM analyst Jeff Ratcliffe for a deeper dive into the decisions that matter most: emerging storylines, start/sit calls, and the pickups that could swing your lineup. 0:00 - ⏰ Welcome 2:17 - ❌ Mistakes to Learn From 6:51 - 🎙️ Jeff Ra...