Fantasy Focus Football

Not all draft spots are created equal!!! Liz Loza breaks down her favorite draft position in 12-team formats and her strategy to optimize that position on this episode of Facts vs. Feelings. Plus, Daniel Dopp tries to sell Liz Loza on Justin Jefferson, Kyle Pitts, and Kyle Monangai on Fantasy Matchmaker. Are any of these players worth drafting this year? Finally, we answer are all your pressing questions in Fantasy Therapy.

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Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey and Malik Nabers are some of fantasy football’s biggest names, but should you actually draft them? Liz breaks down the risks behind these brand-names before diving into your Fantasy Therapy questions. Then, Daniel Dopp scans the fantasy landscape with his Doppler Radar and spotlights players to target to help you win your league.

 

0:00 - Welcome

0:54 - Joe Burrow: His injury isn’t his only concern

4:11 - Christian McCaffrey and the curse of “370”

6:49 - What’s limiting Malik Nabers’ upside?

9:44 - Which Saints players should you target this year?

12:55 - Who will be a late round steal this season?

15:06 - What should you know about Arizona’s backfield?

17:21 - Doppler Radar player to target: RB  

20:38 - Doppler Radar player to target: RB

22:38 - Doppler Radar player to target: TE

24:26 - Last call: There are relieved Bears fans?
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Liz Loza breaks down red-flag players with major upside, including Jayden Daniels, Rashee Rice and Garrett Wilson, before diving into a fresh round of Fantasy Therapy. Then, fantasy football researcher Kyle Soppe joins the show to unpack a key lesson from last season and to play a round of Fact or Feeling. Plus, Kyle shares his bold hot take for 2026.

 

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Which red flag players have upside?

1:14 - Can QB Jayden Daniels overcome injury concerns this season?

3:41 - Will WR Rashee Rice be QB Patrick Mahomes’ primary target?

5:51 - Is WR Garrett Wilson a sleeper pick this season?

9:25 - Fantasy Therapy: Where will RB De’Von Achane finish this season?
10:45 - Fantasy Therapy: Who will be the sleeper QB this season?

12:06 - Fantasy Therapy: Keep WR Luther Burden or QB Drake Maye?

13:44 - Fantasy Therapy: Draft RB James Cook or WR Drake London?

15:06 - Fantasy football researcher Kyle Soppe joins!

15:50 - The biggest lesson learned from last season?

17:21 - Fact or Feeling: CJ Stroud will finish as a top-12 QB?

18:12 - Fact or Feeling: Justin Jefferson will finish as WR3 or better?

19:48 - Fact or Feeling: TE Tucker Kraft is undervalued right now?

20:18 - Kyle’s 2026 hot take

21:47 - Last call: If a player were giving cereal-core, it would be…
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Welcome back to Facts vs. Feelings! Liz Loza is joined by the newest addition to the FvF team, Daniel Dopp of ESPN Fantasy. The two discuss the three best faces in new places. Are AJ Brown and Drake Maye a match made in heaven?! Plus, Liz answers all your latest questions in Fantasy Therapy. Finally, will Dopp's take on Christian McCaffrey alter your draft strategy?
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Liz Loza is once again joined by actor Desmin Borges for an action-packed episode of Facts vs. Feelings! First, Liz and Dez discuss who will impress and who will regress in the 2026 NFL season, including why fantasy managers should be concerned about Trey McBride's future target share. Then, Liz answers all your latest questions in Fantasy Therapy. Finally, Dez gives a BOLD prediction for the upcoming season.
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