Fantasy Focus
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ETMichael Fabiano
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Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano was back for his weekly live chat on Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. ET to take your questions on injuries and lineup advice for Week 7. For more fantasy news, check out NFL.com's fantasy football blog.
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Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
2:00 PM ET
Good morning everyone! Ready for Week 7 of the fantasy season? I'm here to help! Fire away! -
Fred, Canada
11:03 AM ET
Leon Washington or Marion Barber?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Washington as a sleeper, but you have to stick with MB3. -
Casey, DC
11:03 AM ET
HELP HELP HELP!! Ced Benson, Bradshaw, Maroney and LT .. please pick 2! i'm goin with your picks, no pressure :-)
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Casey, I would start Benson and L.T. -
Harry M, Montreal
11:04 AM ET
Need to start two; Kevin Walter, Dwayne Bowe, Braylon Edwards or Crabtree?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Bowe and Edwards. -
Alex, NYC
11:05 AM ET
Do I dare start LJ over Bradshaw or Hightower? Good matchup but so bad all year!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
This is the one week I would roll the dice on L.J. -
Jon, Indiana
11:05 AM ET
Colts d OR Giants d
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Colts. Hard not to love them vs. the Rams. They're averging nine points per game. -
Israel, WA
11:06 AM ET
Which 2 RB should i start this week: Matt Forte, Ricky Williams, or Thomas Jones?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Forte and Jones. -
tk6, conn
11:06 AM ET
Roth or schaub
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like them both -- I'd side with Schaub. But it's close. -
Don't mess this up, No pressure
11:08 AM ET
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP! Need to start one alongside Frank the Tank Jonathan Stewart, Ricky Williams or Tashard Choice
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Stewart. Great sleeper vs. the Bills. -
shawn rickman, huntington, wv
11:08 AM ET
I chose Michael Crabtree over Sidney Rice this week because of the Steeler D. Do you agree?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rice has a tough matchup, but I wonder how many reps Crabtree will get this week. He didn't have a training camp, has never played in an NFL game. I think he's a risk this week. -
Khoi N, Charlotte, NC
11:09 AM ET
Miles austin or johnny knox? Maroney or marshawn lynch?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Austin and Lynch. -
jake, mccook lake, sd
11:09 AM ET
i know you always say NEVER BENCH BRADY. but ive got eli playin az thats no 31 against pass and no 1 against the run. who should i go with.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
NEVER BENCH BRADY!!! -
Harry M, Montreal
11:10 AM ET
Need to start three: Fred Jackson, Marion Barber, Micheal Bush or DeAngelo Williams
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Michael Bush. -
gruff4, ca
11:10 AM ET
Two questions. Big Ben Or Philip Rivers? Leon Washington, Knox, or Miles Austin Flex?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I realy like Rivers this week. I'd also go with Austin. -
Mike, Seattle
11:11 AM ET
Hurting at RB this week: Jamal Lewis, Fargas or Green-Ellis this week? (Maroney is gone)
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wow that is hurting! I'd go with Lewis. -
Dan, MD
11:12 AM ET
Hey Mike, who do you like better in a close call between Mike Bell and Leon Washington (PPR league)?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Because it's PPR, you have to like Washington. -
Bubba J, Podunk, KY
11:13 AM ET
Is it time to dump Forte?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Dump as in trade him, I would certainly look into it. Dump as in drop him, no way. -
Dick, SC
11:13 AM ET
T. Jones or R. Grant?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like them both -- I'd go with Jones though. -
Matt, Jax
11:14 AM ET
Do you like Favre or Cutler better this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cutler. I think Favre could struggle in Pittsburgh. -
Tim, MN
11:15 AM ET
Who is the best WR this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Randy Moss against the Bucs. -
kyle, jacksonville FL
11:16 AM ET
rivers or brees?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
As much as I like Rivers, how do you bench Brees? You should trade one of those QBs to improve a weaker part of your roster. -
Alex, NYC
11:17 AM ET
Do you have a dedicated time slot that you are on NFL Network or is it random depending on the show?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Alex, I'm on every Tuesday and Friday around 5:50pm EST. I'm also on Saturday's Total Access offering my top 10 sleepers. I'll also be doing a spot on GameDay Morning starting this Sunday. -
Brahm, Montreal
11:18 AM ET
Hey Fabio, Having bye week issues!!!! Who do I play between Fargas and Leon Washington
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Washington. -
Mel, FLorida
11:18 AM ET
Jeremy Shockey or Heath Miller thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Miller has been too good to bench. -
Frank, Germany
11:19 AM ET
Complicated question: I am weak on WRs and got an package-offer to exchange 2 WRs (what really would help me) but also to trade my QB Rivers against QB Ryan (I am also own Roethlisberger !!). What you think?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If you have Big Ben, I'd make the deal to get the WRs. Just make sure you get good value for Rivers. -
James, Toronto, Canada
11:19 AM ET
Brees or Shaub? Because the Saints seem to be running instead o passing against the bad teams
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd still stick with Brees. The Dolphins have a decent run defense -- again, I'd look to trade Schaub while his value is so high. -
Justin, New Jersey
11:20 AM ET
Eagles D or Colts D this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Justin, I'd be going with the Colts. Close call though. -
DML, WA
11:21 AM ET
Brady or Schaub? Thanks in advance!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Brady, trade Schaub. -
Glen, Baltimore
11:21 AM ET
What should i look to expect in return for McGahee in a trade now??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Glen, not much right now! His value has taken a huge hit. Ray Rice is clearly the man in Baltimore. -
eric artenstein, san diego
11:22 AM ET
Who should i start steve breaston or josh morgan?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Breaston. Morgan has lost his starting job to Michael Crabtree. -
Mark, Ontario
11:23 AM ET
I have been proposed this trade: Benson for Tony G and Portis... I have Vernon Davis to use at TE. Need an expert opinion!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Mark -- would you be getting Benson? -
Arturo, Chicago
11:24 AM ET
Cassel, Sanchez, or Palmer
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Not that I like him much this week, but I'd go with Palmer out of that trio. -
Brett, wisconsin
11:24 AM ET
johnathon steward or lawrence maroney
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Such a close call. I'd go with Stewart. -
Robert, AZ
11:25 AM ET
Tough one! Which 2, Benson, Slaton, Addai. And need one Celek or Finley. Thanks.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go Benson, Addai, Celek. -
Jeff, PA
11:26 AM ET
Is now a good time to try and trade for Willie Parker?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No, I wouldn't touch him with a 10-foot pole. The end is near in terms of his fantasy value. -
Poli, Miami
11:28 AM ET
Can I get an answer today. Because of D. Jackson's matchup vs Redskins & Boldin Questionable...Which WR should I start...D. Jackson or S. Breaston??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Since the Cardinals play on Sunday night, you have to play it safe with Jackson. -
Nick, Osky
11:28 AM ET
I have a trade proposed, TJ Housh for Forte, I am thinking of pulling the trigger, what do you think?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Nick, who would you get? -
Sean, Nashville, TN
11:29 AM ET
Green Bay Defense or Saints Defense?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Packers. -
Roy Kwankam, Geneva, Switzerland
11:29 AM ET
PLEASE HELP, ALL THE WAY FROM SWITZERLAND!!! Benson, Ryan Grant and Maroney, pick 2. And Vincint Jackson or Steve Smith (giants)?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Roy, I'd bench Maroney and Smith. -
Nick, Missouri
11:29 AM ET
Manningham or Bowe? Slaton or Cadillac?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Bowe, Slaton. -
Scott, Madison, WI
11:30 AM ET
Would u go with santana moss or Steve smith of Carolina ?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd stick with Smith. Tough matchup, but it's not like Moss has been consistent this season. -
Damon, Atlanta
11:31 AM ET
Hi Mike, I need your help! Bradshaw or Hightower? Celek or Witten? Thanks a lot!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Bradshaw and Witten. -
Stephen, Dahlonega, Ga
11:31 AM ET
I have Schaub and Warner. Do you Warner will stay healthy enough to trade Schaub? I need help at WR badly.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I would look to trade Warner instead. -
aaron, ohio
11:32 AM ET
flex position p thomas or breaston
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Thomas. -
Jay, Ontario
11:32 AM ET
Aaron Rodgers or Matt Shaub?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Schaub. -
Charles,
11:32 AM ET
who should i start Matt Ryan or Big Ben at quarterback
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like both QBs, but I like Big Ben more. -
Gord, Barrie
11:33 AM ET
What could I expect offering Flacco in a trade
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Flacco has been pretty awesome this season. I'd shoot for the sky. You can get a No. 1 RB like Cedric Benson or a No. 1 WR like Roddy White. -
Art, Chicago
11:35 AM ET
Lynch or Washington
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Lynch. -
Pete, PA
11:35 AM ET
What would you think of this trade? I get Chris Johnson and Hasselbeck and he gets McNabb and Jacobs? (I got Cutler to cover QB and I need a better RB)
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like it. Johnson's schedule gets very easy down the stretch. -
Brahm, Montreal
11:36 AM ET
I have been offered Barber and choice for Forte and washington. Is that worth it?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd rather have Forte to be honest. -
Qq, spain
11:36 AM ET
Ryan or Favre? Celek or Daniels? HEEEEEEEEELP ME, PLEASE!!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Daniels doesn't have the best matchup this week, but I'd still start him over Celek. -
Mark, Ontario
11:37 AM ET
Yes Mike, I would be getting Benson and giving up Tony G and Portis ...inserting Vernon as my starting TE. What do you think?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like getting Benson. I do think you're giving up a lot though. Might want to counter and see if you can get the deal done trading Davis instead of Gonzalez. -
Raj, NC
11:38 AM ET
Hellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllp Pleasssssssssssssssssse Pick 2 for this week matchups: Barber, Mandelhall and Bradshaw
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Bradshaw. -
Quinten, PA
11:39 AM ET
Frank Gore or Joseph Addai?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Gore. -
Michael, MOntreal
11:39 AM ET
Jackson for Gore?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If you're getting Gore, I like the deal. Assuming it's Steven Jackson. -
Harlan, NYC
11:40 AM ET
Cooley or Shockey?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cooley. -
David, AL
11:40 AM ET
Please help a fantasy rookie: which 2 to start from Barber, Benson, Forte and Mendenhall?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Benson and Forte. -
Fred, NYC
11:40 AM ET
Clinton Portis or Ricky Williams??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Portis. -
Keith, MN
11:41 AM ET
Hey do I start Hightower, Choice, or Maroney?? Thanks!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Maroney against the Bucs. -
glenn, pa
11:41 AM ET
Jennings or Braeston 2nd request
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jennings, just check his injury status. -
Brandon, Indiana
11:42 AM ET
Would u package LT and Barber to get Westbrook or Chris Johnson? I also have Forte and Gore. Looking to add a solid RB as my third.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Brandon, I think giving up L.T. and Barber is a lot for Johnson. I wouldn't want Westbrook in that deal. -
Jim, Orlando, Fl
11:43 AM ET
Gore or Grant please!!!!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Gore. -
Mike Smith, Detroit
11:43 AM ET
Westbrook or Mendehall? I think its Westbrook
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I would agree with you -- start Westbrook. -
Jim, Denver, CO
11:44 AM ET
What no love today? Which replacement WR do you like between Austin Collie and Johnny Knox? Thanks Mike!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Collie -- great matchup in St. Louis. -
Matt, Ca
11:45 AM ET
How many people are on this darn chat??? You must be the man Mike!! This is like my 10th try. Here we go. Should I trade the Giants D for the Saints D??? The Giants schedule is much harder down the stretch.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I do like the Saints defense more than the Giants -- I think the G-Men were exposed last week. -
Jonathan, KY
11:45 AM ET
Would you start Miles Austin or Mario Manningham? Would you trade Austin for Derrick Mason?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I would start Austin, and yes, I would deal Austin for Mason. -
TM, Four Corners
11:46 AM ET
Bye week issue. I have Delhomme as my filler but I can get Fitzpatrick or Bulger off waivers. Do I have hope of Delhomme having a good or shoul I grab one of the others?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Delhomme out of that trio. Can you get Chad Henne or Shaun Hill? -
eddie, Everett
11:47 AM ET
Do you think Clinton Portis is a good option for the week 7?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No, but it's hard to bench him with six teams on a bye. -
Harlan, NYC
11:48 AM ET
Maroney, Slaton, Lynch, Pick two
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Maroney. -
john, iowa
11:49 AM ET
big ben or peyton
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Peyton every week and look to deal Ben. -
Jay, OntariO
11:49 AM ET
Why Collie Over Pierre Garcon?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
He's been the hotter of the two WRs lately. That's really how you have to pick from the two without knowing the game plan! -
David, Smith
11:50 AM ET
Do you start Jacobs or jonathan stewart?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Stewart. -
Rob, Philly
11:50 AM ET
What trade value do you think I should get back for Kevin Smith form the lions? thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Rob, what are you looking to get? He's a featured back with pass-catching skills, so you should be able to get a solid WR, for example, in return. -
Reggie, Denver
11:51 AM ET
Lance Moore, Donald Brown or Leon Washington at flex?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Brown. Great matchup. -
Jim, Las Vegas
11:52 AM ET
I've tried writing once... NO ANSWER... Iv'e tried changing names.. NO ANSWER... Now I;; try asking 100 times... I have Welker and Moss on my team... Which one should I trade, and which RBs should I be targeting in return?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Jim how's things in Vegas? I'd try to deal Welker if I had good WR depth. You should be able to get a top-notch RB in return. Maybe not Peterson or MJD, but certainly someone like Michael Turner. -
Mark, Wi
11:54 AM ET
Bradshaw or Maroney
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Maroney. OK guys that's all for today's chat. Hope you all have a great weekend and good luck in Week 7!
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