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Penei Sewell is an elite NFL offensive tackle, not the 10th-best, as ESPN pundit Mike Clay ranked him. He finished third in pass protection efficiency at 98.2 with only two sacks, six hits, 11 hurries, and 19 total pressures allowed, plus a 95.1 overall and 96.7 run blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. Is ESPN underrating Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell? Yes. Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell ranks among the NFL's best, not 10th. As Jeff Risdon noted, Pro Football Focus graded Sewell at 95.1 overall with a 96.7 run blocking grade, and he allowed just two sacks, six quarterback hits, 11 hurries, and 19 total pressures in 2025. Those results track with a 98.2 pass protection efficiency, which placed him third among qualifying tackles. ESPN's ranking leans on a proprietary pass block win rate and on the note that Sewell is moving sides. Risdon acknowledged that switching from right tackle to left tackle is a fair consideration, but he emphasized Sewell has played left tackle in the NFL and handled it well. Every visible performance marker says he belongs at the top tier. Does pass block win rate measure what matters in protection? No. What matters is not losing, and Sewell rarely loses. As Jeff Risdon said, the ESPN metric is subjective and measures “wins,” while pass protection success is about preventing losses. Sewell's 98.2 efficiency shows he prevents losses as well as almost anyone, backed by only 19 total pressures conceded across a 50 percent of 1,294 snaps qualifier pool. Context also matters. Protection can change based on a tight end's alignment, the guard inside, or compensating for interior issues. Risdon pointed out that Detroit often had to shade inside last year because the center struggled, and Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is not mobile under quick pressure. That reality affects how any tackle is scored snap to snap. How should fans view the Detroit Lions offensive line at 19th? As conservative. The unit projects better than 19th even with moving parts. Risdon accepted ESPN's 19th as a defensible output for a formula, noting the Lions have starters at three new positions, but he stated Detroit will outperform that slot. Continuity takes time, but the cornerstone is overwhelming. Sewell's dominance stabilizes the front, and Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley can lean on elite edge play while integrating the new starters. That foundation raises the floor and the ceiling for the group. What do the comps say about other top NFL tackles? They reinforce Sewell's standing. In pass protection efficiency, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garrett Bolles ranked first and New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas second, with Sewell third at 98.2. Pro Football Focus also showed Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs at 92.7 overall, while Sewell's pass protection grade of 80.3 matched San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams and topped San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Colton McKivitz. Risdon added that Sewell's pressure totals were equivalent with Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright, and he flagged Detroit Lions offensive tackle Larry Borom appearing in the top 10 for pass rush efficiency as an encouraging pickup. The eye test and the data converge on the same conclusion: Sewell is elite, and Detroit's line trends up from a formulaic 19th. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #peneisewell #espntackleranking #profootballfocus #darnellwright #pff #olrankings #lionsoffensiveline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson react to ESPN NFL analysts Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder ranking every lineup in the NFL, and then combining their ballots to form the ultimate preseason roster rankings. React to Mike, Aaron, and Seth having the Falcons ranked tied for 29th best NFL starting lineup, and explain why they think they've slightly underrated the quality of the Falcons roster.

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson continue to react to the annual lists ESPN puts out where NFL executives, coaches and scouts rank the top 10 players at every position in the NFL, react to the Top 10 running backs and cornerbacks list talk about Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson being ranked number one on the list this year on the running backs list, react to Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, not making the top 10 on the cornerbacks list and just being an honorable mention on the list, continue to react to ESPN NFL analysts Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder ranking every lineup in the NFL and then combining their ballots to form the ultimate preseason roster rankings, react to Mike, Aaron, and Seth having the Falcons ranked tied for 29th best NFL starting lineup, and explain why they think the Falcons lack of recent team success is why they continue to be underrated.

HR3 - Falcons would be favorites to win NFC South if they had QB position figured out In hour three Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the annual lists ESPN puts out where NFL executives, coaches and scouts rank the top 10 players at every position in the NFL, react to the Top 10 running backs and cornerbacks list talk about Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson being ranked number one on the list this year on the running backs list, react to Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell, not making the top 10 on the cornerbacks list and just being an honorable mention on the list, continue to react to ESPN NFL analysts Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder ranking every lineup in the NFL and then combining their ballots to form the ultimate preseason roster rankings, react to Mike, Aaron, and Seth having the Falcons ranked tied for 29th best NFL starting lineup, and explain why they think the Falcons lack of recent team success is why they continue to be underrated. Then, Ali, Dylan, and Mike talk about how Mike was potentially a good wing man last night, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Pittsburgh Pirates last night in Pittsburgh 3-0 in game two of their three game series, and talk about how the Braves entire pitching staff helped the offense conquer Pittsburgh Pirates' starting pitcher Jared Jones' great game. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with NFL writer for CBS Sports Tyler Sullivan! Ali, Mike, and Tyler discuss why Tyler thinks Tua Tagovailoa has the inside track when it comes to winning the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback job, how the national perspective on the Falcons will change if Michael Penix Jr. wins the starting quarterback job over Tua and lives up to his high potential, if Tyler thinks the Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is the best running back in the NFL right now, how Tyler feels about the Falcons skill position group, how close guys like Falcons EDGE/linebacker Jalon Walker, Falcons safety Xavier Watts, and Falcons EDGE James Pearce Jr. were to making his Top 25 NFL players age 25 and under list, and what will be the biggest storyline Tyler focuses on once NFL teams open their respective training camps.

HR2 - Falcons have anywhere between Top 20 to Top 25 roster in NFL In hour two Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Mike Johnson, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to ESPN NFL analysts Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder ranking every lineup in the NFL, and then combining their ballots to form the ultimate preseason roster rankings. React to Mike, Aaron, and Seth having the Falcons ranked tied for 29th best NFL starting lineup, and explain why they think they've slightly underrated the quality of the Falcons roster. Then, Mike tests Dylan's and Ali's knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also talks about how people accumulate useless knowledge, the live action Moana movie getting bad reviews, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Pittsburgh Pirates last night in Pittsburgh 3-0 in game two of their three game series, and talk about how Braves starting pitcher last night Grant Holmes had a good outing despite his put-away pitches not being very effective.

In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys talked about Mike Clay's NFL roster rankings and what teams are sleepers when it comes to the Super Bowl. Later in the hour, Casey Lee Veser joined the show and talked about the music event that is happening tonight at Barlines at the Omni tonight at 5pm. Listen to hear more. 

In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys talked about the Question of the Day: "Would you time travel to the past or the future?" Later in the hour, Connor Nute shared his disappointment about the Microtransactions within video games. In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys talked about Mike Clay's NFL roster rankings and what teams are sleepers when it comes to the Super Bowl. Later in the hour, Casey Lee Veser joined the show and talked about the music event that is happening tonight at Barlines at the Omni tonight at 5 pm. In the third hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Nick Frazier ranted about the USMNT's performance against Belgium and whether or not Christian Pulisic is "the guy" of the USMNT. Later in the hour, the guys talked about the sponsorship deal between the Big 12 Conference and Monster Energy drink. To finish the hour, the guys competed in Where Are They Now?

7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st out of 32 NFL teams and give their thoughts on if they agree with the ranking.

7.7.26: BMitch and Tobi Altizer ask callers if they agree with Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st in the NFL.

7.7.26 Hour 3, BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st out of 32 NFL teams and give their thoughts on if they agree with the ranking. BMitch and Tobi Altizer ask callers if they agree with Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st in the NFL. BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to the Nationals avoiding a massive meltdown and beating the Astros 12-11.

7.7.26 Hour 1, BMitch and Tobi Altizer open up the show reacting to the USMNT losing to Belgium 4-1 in the World Cup in disappointing fashion. BMitch and Tobi Altizer takes calls on what is your biggest takeaway from the USA Men's National Team's run in the World Cup. 7.7.26 Hour 2, BMitch and Tobi Altizer go over the most recent Brandon Aiyuk post about his current standing with the 49ers and give their thoughts on the situation. BMitch and Tobi Altizer give their thoughts on the Commanders signing Rasul Douglas and how much it helps the defense for the upcoming NFL season. Stephen Whyno from the Associated Press joins BMitch & Tobi Altizer to discuss Alex Ovechkin returning to play for the Capitals next season and how much of a difference maker he will be for the squad. 7.7.26 Hour 3, BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st out of 32 NFL teams and give their thoughts on if they agree with the ranking. BMitch and Tobi Altizer ask callers if they agree with Mike Clay ranking the Commanders' starters 21st in the NFL. BMitch and Tobi Altizer react to the Nationals avoiding a massive meltdown and beating the Astros 12-11. 7.7.26 Hour 4, BMitch, Tobi Altizer and Callers have a discussion about if Soccer has gotten more popular in the United States after USMNT's World Cup run. BMitch and Tobi Altizer discuss Darryn Peterson's impressive performance in the NBA Summer League so far and if AJ Dybantsa has more pressure on him now to match it.

Houston Texans OT Blake Fisher joins Marc Vandermeer and John Harris from internal media day to discuss his Year 3 development, playing both tackle spots, and bonding with new O-line additions Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, and Evan Brown. The hosts also debate Mike Clay's 2026 ESPN stat projections for C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Danielle Hunter, Will Anderson Jr., and Calen Bullock, walk through 25 seasons of Texans expectations vs. reality, and react to the USMNT's World Cup elimination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DynastyDadFF & FFSnoog break down 2026 rookie projections, highlighting the players most likely to gain value and make an impact in both dynasty and redraft fantasy football.

Is Caleb Williams a legitimate NFL MVP candidate in 2026? Kay Adams is officially ALL-IN on the Chicago Bears quarterback at +1500 odds after his breakout season under Ben Johnson.

The Carolina Panthers offseason is heating up, and there's a lot to unpack. We start with four UFL standouts who could realistically land in Carolina after the league's 2026 season wrapped up: quarterback Jack Plummer, the UFL's reigning MVP who once again has ties to this Panthers regime; tight end Sal Cannella, a big-bodied pass catcher who already impressed at Bank of America Stadium last preseason; defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs, who could help fill the void left by Tershawn Wharton's neck injury; and outside linebacker Cam Gill, last year's UFL Defensive Player of the Year. Given Carolina's history of pulling from these alternative leagues, none of these names should be considered a long shot.From there, we dive into the tight end conversation that's followed this franchise for years. Greg Olsen, still the gold standard at the position in Carolina history, joined a Charlotte radio show to give his honest evaluation of the current room. Olsen praised the effort and development of Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Mitchell Evans, but didn't shy away from the bigger question: is there a true difference-maker in that group, or does the front office eventually need to invest in one? With the Panthers pouring resources into their receiver corps and offensive line, Olsen believes tight end could be the final piece of the offensive puzzle.We also cover a roster move that flew a little under the radar — the Panthers waiving tight end Bryce Pierre after he spent the offseason program on injured reserve. We go through his college career at Arizona State and UCLA, his brief stint on Carolina's practice squad, and what his departure means for the tight end depth chart heading into camp.Finally, we break down ESPN analyst Mike Clay's projected win probability for every single game on the Panthers' 2026 schedule. The numbers aren't kind to the reigning NFC South champions, with several matchups — including a road trip to Philadelphia and a tough stretch against Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Seattle — putting Carolina as significant underdogs. We go week-by-week through the full slate and discuss whether these projections feel fair or whether this team is being undersold once again.As always, we want to hear from you. Drop your thoughts in the comments: should the Panthers go after any of these UFL free agents? Does Greg Olsen have a point about the tight end room? And do you trust these win projections, or do you think Carolina outperforms them in 2026? Like, comment, and subscribe for more Panthers coverage all offseason long.

This week's WeatherBrains episode is all about Dallas-Fort Worth TX TV Market. We are excited to have Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell from NBC 5 and David Finfrock, NBC 5 Senior Meteorologist, who just surpassed 50 years on TV.  This is third of many upcoming WeatherBrains episodes focusing on various media weather markets around the country.  On episode 1030 last October we focused on Kansas City with Bryan Busby and Joe Lauria.  On episode 1055 in March, we focused on Tampa Bay with Mike Clay and Brian LaMarre.  Rick and David will discuss forecasting severe storms with and without the dry line, winter weather, Blue Northers, the Dallas Fort Worth  metroplex major urban heat island and much more! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. David's educational background and early years (06:30) Rick's early years in meteorology and journey to Oklahoma City (08:30)  Compare/contrast Oklahoma City and Dallas/Ft. Worth TV market (11:00) Dallas/Ft. Worth area notable weather events in recent years (16:00) 1980 Heat Wave (21:30) Paper map throwbacks to an earlier era in broadcast meteorology (39:00) Changes after Delta 191 and advent of installation of terminal dopplers at airports (42:30) Reflections on the May 3rd, 1999 Oklahoma tornado tragedy (47:30) Cedar Hill, Texas tornado of 1856 (50:30) Exploding population in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and increasing weather hazard risk (58:00) Rick's social media strategies now and moving forward (01:20:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week - stay tuned!) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week - stay tuned!) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week - stay tuned!) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1065:   David Finfrock Instagram Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: David Finfrock - Harold Taft's World War 2 legacy Rick Mitchell - Great Storm of 1975 James Aydelott - Softball sized hail photo from 1995 Jen Narramore - Andrew Pritchard on X: Illinois tornadoes 6/11/26 Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Delta Flight 191 Flashback Special (1985) Kim Klockow-McClain - Classification of Use Cases for Ensemble Weather Forecasts John Gordon - What is a "panhandle hooker" and why is it called that? Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Google Weather Lab: Cyclones (Preview) The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

In hour one, Dover and Cecil start the show by looking at the first game of the Stanley Cup Final. How did it feel not seeing the Avs in the game? What could an Avalanche vs Canes match-up look like? Tonight, the Knicks and Spurs start the NBA Finals! Who are we rooting for, and is there a way for the Knicks to stop Wemby? We look at Mike Clay’s projects for Broncos receivers. Do we agree? We rank QB’s in the NFL and debate where Bo Nix lands. We close the hour showing some love for the Rockies and T.J Rumfield!   

In hour three, Dover and Cecil react to the first game of the Stanley Cup Final. How did it feel not seeing the Avs in the game? What could an Avalanche vs Canes match-up look like? Could Cale Makar NOT sign his extension? We look at Mike Clay’s projects for Broncos receivers. Do we agree? We rank QB’s in the NFL and debate where Bo Nix lands.

In the final hour of the show, Mac & Bone are joined by Willie, who recaps another big win for Charlotte FC, ESPN's Mike Clay stops by to give insight into his production model for the Panthers season, they preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by ESPN's Mike Clay, who explains why his projection models don't favor Bryce Young and the Panthers for the upcoming season, and how they compare to other teams in the NFC South See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2026 - For Episode 1,902 this Tuesday afternoon, Josh Carney reacts to Mike Clay's stats projection and what it could mean for the Steelers' RB room. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3HL - 5-19-26 - Hour 1 - Mike Clay of ESPN joins to break down Titans projections in 2026, where Cam Ward can land in the Titans' history books in Year 2, and a look at the SEC Baseball Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mike Clay of ESPN on 3HL - Breaking Down the Projections for the 2026 Tennessee TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 5-19-26 - Hour 1 - Mike Clay of ESPN joins to break down Titans projections in 2026, where Cam Ward can land in the Titans' history books in Year 2, and a look at the SEC Baseball Tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN NFL Senior Writer Mike Clay joined The Locker Room and talked Falcons and NFL with a not so great season outlook for AtlantaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 15, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 136 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing the annual NFL schedule leak process and how two social media accounts seem to always get all the games correct ahead of time. The Steelers made one signing since our last show, so Alex and I recap the team's newest player. We also discuss former CB Cory Trice Jr. clearing waivers this week and what to look for concerning his status moving forward. The Steelers might get rookie WR Germie Bernard signed to his rookie contract sooner than expected and mainly because of the player drafted right after him being signed on Thursday. We explain why we now think that. With the complete 2026 NFL schedule now in our hands, Alex and I go over the teams, three preseason games and the who, what, when, and where of their 17 regular season games. We discuss the good, bad, and ugly related to the regular season schedule. We also go over a few trends related to several of the team's 2026 opponents. We also make sure to interject several of the early betting lines for multiple games. Was the 2026 Steelers schedule designed with QB Aaron Rodgers in mind? We go over what Mike North, Media Vice President of Broadcast Planning for the NFL, had to say regarding that question during a Friday morning interview. What did we think about the Steelers 2026 schedule release video that dropped on Thursday night? Alex and I give our answers to that question in addition to talking a little bit about a few other schedule release videos that other NFL teams released. On the heels of Mike Clay of ESPN releasing his early player stat predictions for the 2026 season, Alex and I, as usual, review those and comment on several of them. This 87-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Coller talks about a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero that the Minnesota Vikings are requesting to interview Terrance Gray from the Buffalo Bills for their open general manager position. He is their assistant general manager. Plus an update on Juan Jennings and ESPN's Mike Clay has stat projections for Vikings rookies. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matthew Coller talks about a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero that the Minnesota Vikings are requesting to interview Terrance Gray from the Buffalo Bills for their open general manager position. He is their assistant general manager. Plus an update on Juan Jennings and ESPN's Mike Clay has stat projections for Vikings rookies. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Field Yates, Stephania Bell, Mike Clay and the Fantasy Focus Football crew are back for their post-NFL Draft Special, diving into all the key player projections for 2026. Which rookies will make an instant impact in fantasy during the 2026 NFL season? Are Notre Dame teammates Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price set to be feature backs in their offenses? Who will be the first rookie WR off the board between Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, and Omar Cooper Jr.? Plus, now that the draft has concluded, what veteran players came away as winners? The crew wraps up with some way too early predictions for the 2026 fantasy season, and a quick update on some key players recovering from injuries in the off-season. Time codes: 00:00 Welcome In 02:07 Overall Draft grade for fantasy 04:50 Jeremiyah Love impact 12:10 Jadarian Price 15:29 Carnell Tate Titans 17:05 Jordyn Tyson outlook 22:30 Omar Cooper Jr. 24:15 Makai Lemon + KC Concepcion 27:10 Kenyon Sadiq 28:08 Jonah Coleman + Mike Washington Jr. 31:30 Carson Beck outlook 33:40 Fernando Mendoza 34:58 Biggest non-rookie winners from draft 37:50 Way too early predictions for 2026 season 41:28 Injuries to monitor in the off-season 48:20 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a great morning duck hunt among ancient cypress--and post-hunt hoghead cheese, boudin and oyster poboys on the tailgate--Big John Hebert and I join friends Chester Begnaud, Paul Begnaud and Mike Clay at a floating camp house in Henderson Swamp. With over 125 years worth of Louisiana duck hunting under their belt, topics include past times, memorable local hunters, changes since Louisiana "usedta"--and tips on how to keep shot shells in pristine condition.  It wasn't until weeks later, a certain Louisiana politician fingered other reasons.     Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com       Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com    

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus Football presented by Wingstop! Today, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, Mike Clay, and Stephania Bell will crown the best of the best from the 2025 fantasy football season. We look back at this season's biggest fantasy breakthroughs and flops, as well as the most impactful waiver wire adds of the year. We'll also look at the best rookies, greatest comeback players, and the MVP from this fantasy season. Thank you for watching Fantasy Focus throughout the season and be sure to tune in next season! 00:00 Welcome to Fantasy Focus 08:06 Rookie of the Year 16:11 Breakout Player of the Year 24:42 Wheel of Punishment 27:47 Fantasy Flop of the Year 37:17 Moody's Fan of the Year 42:54 Comeback Player of the Year 50:00 Board Bets50:59 Waiver Wire Wonder 55:26 Raheim Sanders Monopoly Fund 57:45 Most Valuable Player 1:04:00 Thanks for Watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus Football presented by Wingstop! Today, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay celebrate our Focus Show League Champion Miller Lite Mike and give a shoutout to Chef Drake for winning the Gridiron Gauntlett before sharing one final Week 18 Playoffs Stash for managers still chasing a win. We look back at 2025's biggest fantasy surprises and disappointments, including Javonte Williams' breakout season and the stars who fell short when it mattered. Then we turn our attention to the incoming rookies as we hand out first round grades for Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Travis Hunter, Tet McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Matthew Golden, Ashton Jeanty, and Omarion Hampton while also breaking down Yates' early 2026 mock draft featuring Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore, Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and several more future fantasy names to watch. We wrap with our 2026 Fantasy Resolutions and the trends that will shape next season's draft boards. All that and more on Fantasy Focus Football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay share their gut calls for the week. Then, we break down the lineup locks for this week's matchups! Is C.J. Stroud a better play than Trevor Lawrence? Finally, we wrap things up with the entertaining Wheel of Punishment. All that and more, right here on Fantasy Focus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

(NOTE - Be sure to use headphones if you want a proper Dopp ASMR experience!) Welcome to Fantasy Focus presented by Wingstop! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to break down Week 14 with a full slate of insights, starting with a wild Cowboys vs Lions TNF recap where Gibbs, Aubrey, and Flournoy all exploded for 30+ fantasy points despite the game feeling oddly disappointing. The crew then previews Dalton Kincaid's must‑start potential against the Bengals if healthy, Christian Watson's boom‑or‑bust upside versus the Bears, and key practice report updates on stars like Lamar Jackson, Tee Higgins, Drake London, Marvin Harrison Jr, and more. Mike Clay delivers his Shadow Report with upgrades for the Browns, Vikings, and Saints, plus tough downgrades for Ja'Marr Chase and Marvin Harrison Jr. Finally, don't miss the Starts of the Week featuring Lamar Jackson, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Addison, and Brenton Strange, along with Dopp's ASMR picks, Yates' Super Sour Starts, and your questions in the Mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you prepped for Week 14. Who are some big-name stars that you should be optimistic and pessimistic about? Who are some high upside plays to consider for your flex this week? Plus, it's time to spin the punishment wheel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to give you all the information you need to crush your Week 13 lineup! Is Emeka Egbuka a reliable WR2? How do we really feel about the Viking offense? Who's going to step up for the Saints with Alvin Kamara out when they face the Dolphins? All of this plus Field spins the Punishment Wheel, and our Start Of The Week! (0:00) Welcome (4:03) Week 13 Preview: Who's playing RB for the Saints? (12:30) Concerned about Jonathan Taylor (15:13) Potential returns of Bucky Irving, Omarion Hampton and Trey Benson (23:00) Should you start all your Broncos against the Commanders? (24:30) Do we trust these players? (34:38) Chargers pass catchers (38:50) DK Metcalf vs Khalis Shakir as a better FLEX this week (41:50) How do we feel about the Vikings' offense? (44:48) Joe Burrow returns from injury (46:45) Raheim Sanders Monopoly Fund (50:03) Starts Of The Week/Wheel Of Punishment (55:40) Draft Thanksgiving foods (1:00:00) Mailbag (1:02:26) Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you navigate your lineups heading into the week 12 Sunday Slate. How should you navigate crowded RB rooms? How could the latest injury reports affect your decision-making at RB? Plus, who are some of the strongest WR flex plays in week 12? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you lock in your Week 12 lineups. Which WRs are primed to exploit favorable matchups? Which WRs is Mike upgrading and downgrading in this weeks shadow report? Plus, who are the best starts for tonights TNF matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you make your playoff push. Which undervalued players could help you win your Week 12 matchup? Which players are sneaky second-half breakout candidates? Which injuries pose the biggest threats to affect your playoff chances? Plus, it's time to spin this weeks punishment wheel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you attack Week 11. What should you expect from Jacoby Brissett against the 49ers and how will Brock Purdy look in his first start since Week 6? Plus, is Khalil Shakir a sneaky flex play against the Bucs this weekend? Finally, the crew recaps Jets vs Patriots, unveils a brand new segment, spins the Wheel of Punishment, and reveals their Starts of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you attack Week 11. What should be made of AJ Brown's comments? Should you be fully back in on Jerry Jeudy? Plus, who are the best WR upgrades heading into this weekend? Finally, how should you approach tonight's TNF matchup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help you get your lineups set for Week 11. Who are some of the best insurance backs available in the free agent market? Which players should you start? Which players should you sit? Plus, we rerank the players who were listed as the preseason ADP top 10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to get you ready for Sunday's slate of games. Is Stefon Diggs in for a massive game? What are realistic expectations for Treveyon Henderson? Plus, how will key injuries affect your lineup decisions? Finally, who are the starts of the week?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to help your lineups get set ahead of Week 10. Can you trust the Packers WRs this week? Can Daniel Jones rebound against the Falcons? Which WRs can you upgrade and downgrade? Plus, who are the best players to start ahead of TNF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Mike Clay are here to break down their Week 10 rankings. Which players are proving to be the most difficult for them to rank? How should that inform your lineup decisions? Plus, which storylines should you monitor heading into Sunday? Finally, Mike spins the punishment wheel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices