This week on the Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza breaks down what it really means to be a drumbeat player and the names she has on her radar. Then she’s joined by Kyle Soppe, fantasy analyst and sports betting expert at PFSN, to dig into the fine art of fantasy research, expose the stat that may be catfishing unsuspecting managers, and spotlight the trend quietly gaining steam in smart draft rooms. Plus, NFL Fantasy Therapy is in session. Liz offers advice, insight, and maybe a little emotional closure.   0:00 - Welcome 1:06 - 🥁 Drumbeat Players, Defined (and Judged) 7:03 - 👋 Kyle Soppe Pulls Up 8:17 - 🎨 Fantasy Research Is an Art, Actually 8:42 - 🐟 The Stat That May Catfish Fantasy Managers 13:27 - 📈 This Trend’s Heating Up Fast 15:48 - ❓Jeopardy, But Make It Fantasy 23:42 - 🛋️ Fantasy Therapy: Talk It Out with Liz 26:45 -🍻 Last Call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Liz Loza, Field Yates, and Mike Clay discuss quarterbacks that will outperform their ADP and some sneaky fantasy sleepers. How much value can Drake Maye and Trevor Lawrence provide this year? Who has the potential for a big breakout? 00:00-06:17 Intro and Live Show Tickets Info 06:17-38:50 6 Quarterbacks Who Will OUTPERFORM Their ADP 38:50-58:11 Sneaky Good Sleepers 58:11-1:02:51 Fantasy Focus Mailbag Questions 1:02:51-1:03:25 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay discuss the top 10 overhyped players to avoid in your fantasy football drafts. Can Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce still provide good value in 2025? Is Jerry Jeudy a fantasy bust? 00:00-06:30 Intro and Live Show Tickets Info 06:30-21:12 Opening Drive 21:12-55:15 10 Overhyped Players to Avoid 55:15-1:04:45 Fantasy Focus Mailbag Questions 1:04:45-1:05:55 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Mike Clay, Field Yates, and Daniel Dopp discuss Mike's keys to winning your fantasy league this season. Which young running backs can provide big value? How deep is the wide receiver position? Should you spend up on an elite tight end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Mike Clay are back with another mock draft, but this time it will be a 12-team PPR league. Which players have the biggest upside this season? Who could be a massive steal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to ESPN's Fantasy Focus! In today's episode, Field Yates and Daniel Dopp break down their tight end tiers and rankings for the 2025 season. Is Trey McBride TE1 this season? Will Kyle Pitts finally have a breakout season? Is Travis Kelce still an elite option in fantasy this year? All that and more on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Facts vs Feelings, Liz Loza spotlights the under-the-radar names you might want to circle on draft day. Then, longtime fantasy expert Andy Behrens joins the show to share his 2025 draft strategy, how to adjust on the fly, and why beating your OG league just hits different. Plus, Liz revisits a player who flopped hard last season, but has Stephania Bell whispering, “I told you so.”   00:00 Intro 01:43 🎯 Dart Throws That Could Win Your League 07:33 🙋🏼‍♂️ Andy Behrens Joins! 09:22♟️ Andy’s 2025 Fantasy Draft Strategy 13:00 🐻 Chicago Bears Hype Check: You Buying It? 18:10 🍺 “Beer Me”: Serving Up Beer & Player Comps 25:30 💛 Liz’s “But Daddy, I Love Him” Player of the Week 27:00 📣 Last Call!   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

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

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

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