Fantasy Focus Football — 🚨 VITAL Roster MISTAKES to Avoid in Week 10 | Fantasy Focus

Release Date: November 6, 2025
Hosts: Liz Loza (host of the "Facts versus Feelings" segment), Producer Dave, Guest Joey Wright

Episode Overview

This episode of the "Fantasy Focus Football" podcast dives deep into critical roster management as Week 10 of the fantasy football season approaches. Liz Loza dishes out actionable roster advice, addressing common listener anxieties, injury updates, and buy/sell decisions. Special guest Joey Wright of Football Guys joins to offer creative takes and accountability on past predictions, while together the group tackles waiver wire dilemmas, notable player performance trends, and the importance of managing both facts and feelings as fantasy playoffs near.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Jalen Warren: Steady Option Amidst Chaos

[02:00] Liz Loza on Jalen Warren:

• Describes Warren as "steady Eddie," now the RB1 for the Steelers under Arthur Smith.
• Points out he’s "never going to be a high volume primary ball carrier" but a reliable high-floor play, managing 13+ fantasy pts in 5 of last 7 games.
• Snap share: 57% to Gainwell’s 39%; all 3 RB carries inside the five in Week 9 went to Warren.
• “Warren has managed at least two receptions in every single outing this season.”
• Great Week 10 matchup vs. Chargers: 4.9 YPC allowed, 4th-most RB receptions, 7 RB TDs in last 5 games.
• [03:14] Dave: "Smash him. Smash him into the end zone."

Caution Flag: Kimani Vidal's Value is Fading

[03:47] Liz Loza on Kimani Vidal:

• Notes two big performances, but recent inconsistency — under 3 YPC two of last three, ceding touches to Jarrett Patterson.
• O-line banged up; Joe Alt's injury is a tipping point for a weak run game.
• Steelers matchup tough: 8th-fewest points allowed to RBs; limited Jonathan Taylor to 45 yds.
• "Vidal right now, a very risky play and I don’t think you missed out too much."
• Eyes on Omarion Hampton’s post-Week 12 return to take backfield lead.

Romeo Doubs Emerges As Go-To in Green Bay

[05:53] Liz Loza on Romeo Doubs:

• Not as flashy as Christian Watson, not as versatile as Matthew Golden, but leads team in routes, targets, receptions.
• “He has six end zone targets—while the rest of the team has registered a total of seven.”
• With Watson back, Doubs’ volume did NOT shrink. “When Jordan Love needed somebody, it was Doubs who he relied on.”
• WR25 Rank for Week 10 (high WR3/low WR2 range), especially attractive against an Eagles D allowing 30+ FPTS/game to WRs in 5 of last 6.
• [08:18] Dave: "Let’s go, Romeo. Dubbed the moon."

Fantasy Therapy: Listener Mailbag & Strategy

Should You Bench Rome Odunze After a Zero?

[11:40] Liz Loza:

• Emphatic about not giving up after a zero; "You are not alone … everyone was shook by this."
• Four straight games without a TD, limited yardage, but “he did have that end zone target.”
• Loza blames Caleb Williams’ accuracy and adjusting to Ben Johnson’s scheme, predicts necessary fixes will be addressed.
• “You have to consider Odunze’s talent and flex him ... manage your expectations and make sure you have plenty of high floor other players.”
• [15:12] Dave: “So you’re not benching them, you’re just downgrading.”
• “Exactly. If he is an upside play, I’m finding a nice floor elsewhere.”

Jaden Daniels Injury Heartbreak

[15:35] Listener lost by 2.5 FPTS due to Jaden Daniels' injury

• [16:01] Liz: “A large portion of the entire Delmarva area was crashing out seeing Jaden Daniel still in that game, it was unnecessary.”
• Accept the heartbreak, stream QBs, work the wire/trades—"it's not over yet."

Guest Segment: Joey Wright of Football Guys

Week 10 Movie-Comp Game & Roster Advice

[18:58] "Movie Comp" Game - Three Scenarios:

• Shawshank Redemption / ‘Get Busy Living’:
  • [19:23] Joey: Christian Kirk as underperformer poised to shine, especially if Davis Mills starts, benefiting Kirk’s short-yard targets.
• Catch Me If You Can / Overperformer Due to Crash:
  • [20:41] Joey: “I don’t know how much longer Aaron Rodgers can do it … he’s going against the Chargers … could see Rodgers crashing down to earth."
• Cars / Second Option Rises:
  • [22:04] Joey: Isaiah Davis (NYJ) "seems like he’s taking over passing-down work … Breece Hall doesn't seem very happy." Predicts more work for Davis.

Owning Up to Predictions: Trevor Lawrence Hot Take

[23:42] Joey’s old hot take replay: (Lawrence as 2025 league-winner)

• Guilty as charged: “I’m not going to defend it... No, no, you own it. We hit, we miss. … The only saving grace … is if you took [Lawrence] late."
• Philosophy: late-round QB = easy pivot, not catastrophic miss.

Favorite Value QB and Noteworthy Trades

• [27:12] Joey: Matthew Stafford as this year’s best value QB: “what he’s doing in LA is fantastic ... he has looked fantastic.”
• [27:54] Joey: Rashid Shaheed to Seahawks is biggest deadline deal—frees up Chris Olave and boosts Juwan Johnson at TE for the Saints.

End-Game Insurance & Waiver Advice

• [29:58] Joey: "I like to go make one big trade. … Bolster my position depth versus just backing up one player.” Example: package WR + RB for stronger RB.
• Avoid “glass cannon” roster construction—spread insurance, not just handcuffs.

Week 10 Streaming QB and Start/Sit Calls

• [32:14] Joey’s top widely available QB streamer: JJ McCarthy vs. Ravens ("expect a homecoming, my favorite streaming QB this week")
• [33:08] Joey’s top sit call: Breece Hall (“conceding work to Isaiah Davis; matchup against Browns is tough; not sure about his motivation”)
• [34:04] Joey’s favorite start: Kyle Monungai (“29 touches for 198 yards last week … going against the Giants—second-most FPTS allowed to RBs”)

Joey’s Rest-of-Season Hot Take

• [34:55] Joey: “Go out and see if you can get A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith. The Eagles have the best WR schedule left. … A.J. Brown, currently WR32, will finish WR12 or better rest of season.”
  • [35:34] Liz (timestamped quote): “So Joey Wright thinks A.J. Brown … will finish 2025 as the wide receiver 12 in fantasy.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Take the facts of fantasy football seriously, but consult your feelings before making any lineup changes.” — Dave [01:31]
• “Sometimes you got to know when to hold them and know when to fold them. I’m holding Jalen [Warren] for the rest of the season.” — Dave [01:47]
• “When Jordan Love needed somebody, it was Doubs who he relied on. He is playing in a workman-like fashion.” — Liz [07:21]
• "If everything was easy, you wouldn’t enjoy it during the process." — Liz (“fantasy therapy” on moving on from heartbreak) [16:23]
• “We hit, we miss, I should say just happened to be on probably the biggest platform I had at that time. … No, no, you own it." — Joey (on owning his Trevor Lawrence miss) [25:23]
• “Cars is personal.” — Joey (on disliking ‘Cars’ as a Pixar film) [38:02]
• “We just hope we hit more often than we don’t.” — Liz (on fantasy advice realities) [36:31]

Useful Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jalen Warren and Kimani Vidal RB Analysis: [01:47]–[05:53]
• Romeo Doubs Evaluation: [05:53]–[08:25]
• Fantasy Therapy Mailbag (Odunze, Jaden Daniels): [11:00]–[17:41]
• Guest Joey Wright Movie Comp Game: [18:56]–[22:58]
• Hot Take Accountability - Trevor Lawrence: [23:42]–[26:36]
• Trade Deadline Impacts: [27:54]–[29:12]
• Running Back Insurance Advice: [29:58]–[32:00]
• Streamer QBs & Start/Sit Suggestions: [32:14]–[34:26]
• Joey's Rest-of-Season Hot Take: [34:44]–[35:48]

Tone & Style

The episode felt like a blend of expert, evidence-focused advice and supportive group therapy, with Liz Loza maintaining an upbeat, compassionate, and sometimes self-deprecating humor. The addition of pop culture references (movie comps, self-roasts) made strategy segments engaging. Both actionable insights and emotional support for listeners were emphasized: "Take the facts seriously, but consult your feelings before making any lineup changes."

Final Notes

This episode is a must-listen (or reference) for managers struggling with injury-riddled rosters, tough bench/start decisions, or post-deadline trade evaluations. Joey Wright’s honesty and creative player comps offer fresh perspective, and the ongoing theme is that mistakes and misses are part of the game—so keep working the wire, trust your process, and manage your team with both head and heart.

“May your facts be solid, your feelings be right, and your busts be someone else's problem.” — Liz Loza [37:50]