Fantasy Focus
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ETMichael Fabiano
80 comments
Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano was back for a live chat on Friday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. ET to take your questions on injuries and lineup advice for Week 8. For more fantasy news, check out NFL.com's fantasy football blog.
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Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
11:00 AM
Good morning everyone! Hope you've all had a great week. Let's get ready for Week 8 of the fantasy season. Fire away! -
Harry M, Montreal
11:02 AM ET
Rodgers or Hasselbeck?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Harry, I'd go with Rodgers. -
Chris D., Memphis, TN
11:03 AM ET
Percy Harvin @GB or Beanie Wells vs. Carolina for my flex...very conflicted about this one...
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
PPR I'd go with Harvin, standard I like Wells. -
Bryan, Indiana
11:03 AM ET
Better long term investment Ray Rice or Ronnie Brown ????????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Brown. -
Brett, Wisconsin
11:04 AM ET
Should I trade Chad Ochocino for ronnie brown. I am really hurting at runningback and i am pretty deep at wide out. please help
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I think that trade makes sense. If you're deep at WR, losing Ochocinco won't hurt as much. And Brown is a fantasy star. -
Darren, Toronto
11:04 AM ET
I never thought I would be in this predicament but should I sit Schaub for Garrard on my bench?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
As much as I like Garrard this week, there's no way I'm benching Schaub. -
Sahil, London, UK
11:05 AM ET
Please help!!!! Olsen or Davis as TE??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Which Davis? Fred Davis is on a bye. -
Joe, Las Vegas
11:05 AM ET
Sidney Rice or Miles Austin
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Austin. Hotter wideout in recent weeks, has a better matchup. -
Todd, Virginia
11:06 AM ET
Mike Sim Walker Andre Johnson Miles Austin I need to pick 2 to start please help.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Tough call, but I'd bench Sims-Walker. The Titans could be getting a littler healthier in their defensive backfield this week. -
Jack, Charlotte
11:06 AM ET
Buckhalter or Kevin Smith. Orton or Rivers? THANKS>
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Smith, Rivers. -
Mike, NC
11:07 AM ET
Flex position standard scoring.... Lynch, Moreno, or Breaston?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Lynch, he has the best matchup. -
Ryan, Seattle
11:07 AM ET
Hi Michael, Flacco or McNabb?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with McNabb. But it's close. -
Sahil, London, UK
11:08 AM ET
Thats Vernon Davis or Olsen as TE...
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Vernon. -
Sammy M, Montreal
11:08 AM ET
AP for TO and Miles Austin, cause im deep and RB?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If you would be trading A.P., no way. -
Dave, Detroit
11:09 AM ET
Ronnie Brown or Chris Johnson
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Brown. -
Marcos, Miami
11:09 AM ET
Good morning Michael...I hope to get an answer today. Eli Manning or Kurt Warner? Visanthe Shiancoe or John Carlson? Also I have Jerricho Cotchery, what are your expectations?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Warner and Carlson. Don't expect much from either TE this week. I think Cotchery is no more than a No. 3 fantasy WR this week. One advantage, the Dolphins defensive backfield is all banged up. -
jeremy, Kansas
11:10 AM ET
WHich two RB s.jackson, Ray Rice, A. Peterson, or steve slaton
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wow that's quite the stable. I'd start A.P. and Slaton. -
Kim, Parts Unknown
11:11 AM ET
TE...Donald Lee or Zach Miller (OAK)????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Miller has had a lot of success vs. the Chargers in recent seasons. I'd side with him. -
mitch alley , dearborn mi
11:11 AM ET
Hey i got one for you!!! Thomas jones or jones drew???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Mitch...MJD is too valuable to bench. -
Average Joe, England
11:12 AM ET
I have three quarterback, Favre, Schaub, and warner....should i look to trade one of them
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No question. I'd look to deal Favre or Warner. -
Sean, Atlanta
11:12 AM ET
First of all, thanks for all the insight into fantasy football Mr. Fabiano. Our fantasy league follows you every week. It's definitely the bye week blues for me. I need 2 RB's, 2 WR's, and 1 Flex out of this bunch: RB: Marshawn Lynch, Justin Fargas, Julius Jones WR: Steve Smith (Car), Terrell Owens, Michael Crabtree, and Calvin (bumb knee) Johnson Struggling with who to start Michael, can you help me out?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
RB - Lynch, Fargas WR - Calvin (if active), Smith FLEX - Crabtree -
Dan, Your Basement
11:14 AM ET
Come on Michael, Just one time...Bulger, Stafford, Sanchez, VY
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Tough call -- I'd go with Sanchez. -
Jack, England
11:14 AM ET
Who should I start.. Owen Daniels or Vernon Davis?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Daniels and trade Davis while he's hot. -
Bart, Little Rock
11:15 AM ET
I need some help with RB's. Who should I start??? Brandon Jacobs or Marion Barber??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Barber. Seattle's run defense isn't very good, and they've lost LB Lofa Tatupu. -
skip, ohio
11:16 AM ET
MIKE your the best but i'm stuck-Garradd or Mcnabb and does it change if Westbrooks out? We get 3pts for 300 yds and 4 per td!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Skip, this is a close call but I'm going with McNabb. He's done well vs. the Giants in recent seasons. -
Arturo, Chicago
11:16 AM ET
i need a replacement for welker this week. who do i pick up? Maybe Kenny Britt?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Britt is a nice option. He had 105 yards vs. the Jags earlier in the year. -
Frank Gore, Indiana
11:17 AM ET
Am I worth starting against Indy (my team will probably be playing from behind) or should my owner go with Ryan Grant against the Vikings?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd stick with Gore, especially with Grant facing the Vikings. -
Jaysen, Atlanta
11:17 AM ET
Need some serious help determining RB's and flex play. RB's are Westbrook, McCoy, S. Jackson, M. Bell, Sproles and I can use three of them or only two with S. Rice as my flex. Whacha got man???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Jaysen, I'd start McCoy (assuming Westbrook is out) and Jackson at RB and Rice as a flex. -
Peter, Canada
11:18 AM ET
C'MON MANNNN....Ryan Grant Kevin Smith LeSean McCoy or Matt Forte, i need to start 2 PLEASE HELP!!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Forte, Smith. -
Ryan, PA
11:19 AM ET
Mike! You wont answer my question, but you flip flop on the Owen Daniels/Vernon Davis question (answering it twice with two answers??) Turner or Rice at RB? PPR league....
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd stick with Daniels and trade Davis if you have both. I'd also go with Rice in a PPR. -
Grant, Baltimore
11:20 AM ET
First of all, you dressing up for Halloween this year? Second, would you start Sims-Walker or Boldin this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ha nope, but I'll be wearing black and orange on the Network later today. Can't go out on Halloween. Have to watch my Yankees! I'd go with Sims-Walker. -
Jill, Arizona
11:21 AM ET
Please I need help!!! Marion Barber, Chris Johnson, Ricky Williams, Knowshon Moreno, Please Pick Two. THANKS
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Jill, I'm going with Barber and C.J. I only like Barber a tad more than Williams based on the matchup, though. -
Mark, NJ
11:22 AM ET
Should I start Cotchery or Austin Collie this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Collie, but only if Reggie Wayne is out. -
Lynnette, Charlotte, NC
11:23 AM ET
Steve Smith (NYG), Sims-Walker, Roddy White. I start two of them. Help, Please!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Lynette -- I'd bench Smith. -
John, OR
11:24 AM ET
Gore grant or bush which two
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Gore, Grant. -
FinsFan, Miami
11:25 AM ET
What the heck do I do with Teddy "butterfingers" Ginn? Keep him on the squad or dump him? THANKS
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Dump him. There has to be something better on the waiver wire. -
Amanda, Southern IL
11:26 AM ET
Which two RB? Jones, Thomas Lynch, Marshawn Wells, Beanie
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Lynch, Jones. -
Ron, Okla
11:26 AM ET
Start Jennings or Derek Mason
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jennings. -
Mat , Arizona
11:26 AM ET
You or Jay Glazer?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ha Glazer's the best. Good friend of mine. -
Jim, Boston
11:27 AM ET
Any significant fantasy value for Anthony Gonzalez or Roy Williams any more?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I wouldn't drop either WR, but Gonzalez and Williams have really been disappointing. I though Williams would be much better. You can't even start him at this point. -
George, bremerton,wa
11:29 AM ET
Would you trade Matt Forte for Pierre Thomas and Danny Amendola jn a PPR. I get points for KR and PR
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'm sticking with Forte. If he can't produce vs. the Browns, he never will! -
Jasmine, NY
11:29 AM ET
Help a girl out! Hasselbeck or Sanchez to start this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Jasmine, I'd go with Hasselbeck. -
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11:30 AM ET
maclin or derrick mason
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mason. -
Leah, PA
11:30 AM ET
Michael Bush or Beanie Wells at Flex
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wells. -
Josh, GA
11:30 AM ET
Carlson or Olsen?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Olsen. -
Eric, Blackwood
11:31 AM ET
You the man Mike! So V. Davis or D. Clark this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No way I'm benching Dallas Clark. -
Brees cant carry my team,
11:31 AM ET
Due to byes I need to start 3 RB’s this week. I have McGahee, McCoy, Shonne Greene, Beanie Wells, and Mike Bell. Which 3?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with McCoy (assuming Westbrook is out), Greene and Wells. -
Shawn, PA
11:32 AM ET
Ray Rice or Chris Johnson????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rice. Close call though. -
Charles, Lincoln, NE
11:33 AM ET
Forte or Slaton
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Slaton. -
Jay, Atl
11:34 AM ET
Pick 2..Jacobs, S. Jax, and Ray Rice Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Jacobs. -
I keep trying, , but I never get through
11:34 AM ET
Emails, chats. It doesn't matter. I never get an answer from you. Pick 1: McCoy or Jacobs Pick 2: Maclin, Weems, or Collie PPR, 12 team league Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
McCoy (if Westbrook is out), Maclin, Collie. -
Nick, OH
11:34 AM ET
Megatron or Hester?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If Johnson is active, you have to start him vs. the Rams. -
Dave, Detroit
11:35 AM ET
Saints or Vikings DST
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Saints. -
Mike , Pittsburgh
11:35 AM ET
Who will have the most value the rest of the season. Shonn Greene, McCoy or Jamal Charles? PPR
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd have to say Charles based on the fact that he's in line to start for the Chiefs. -
Chris, Cali
11:36 AM ET
What do you have againsit Californians? Come on bro!! I just traded away Forte to get Addai. Good Move??? Plus- Who should I start- Addai or Mike Bell?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Nothing, since I live here! I'm not sure I would have dealt Forte until after he torches the Browns this weekend. Then he'll have more value. I'd start Addai over Bell. -
Troy, Kingsford, MI (U.P.)
11:37 AM ET
Who should I start at TE. Tony Gonzales or Jeremy Shockey. Thanks for your input.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Shockey this week, but I'd stick with Gonzalez. Might want to deal Shockey. -
steffen, tx
11:38 AM ET
mcnabb or eli this week???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
McNabb. -
Abraham, Bakersfield, CA
11:38 AM ET
Jamal Charles or J. Addai
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Chiefs on a bye this week. -
You never, pick me
11:39 AM ET
Buckhalter will likely be out for me so I unfortunately only have Buckhalter or Julius Jones to choose from this week...any advice because 7 weeks of being ignored is starting to depress me!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Jones, but I wouldn't have much confidence in him. Maybe he'll be motivated to face his old team. -
Steve, Spokane WA
11:40 AM ET
How about some advise to your fans in the Pac NW. I have an offer for me to trade Mike Bell and Hakeem Nicks. I would get Roddy White in return, do I pull the trigger.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jump on that one Steve! Go get Roddy! -
Jared, Wisconsin
11:40 AM ET
CMON!!!!!Hakeem Nicks,Manningham or eddie royal 2 spots open
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start the 2 Giants. -
teresa, san diego
11:40 AM ET
Morning Michael! Need advice please! I have got R White, D Jackson, O Daniels and S Smith(NY). Please pick 2 for this week. Already starting A Johnson..THX!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Morning! I'd go with White and Jackson. -
Art, Chicago
11:41 AM ET
Kevin Smith, Michael Turner or Marshawn Lynch. Also what do you think about Holt this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Lynch. I like Holt as a third wideout this week. Great matchup. -
aj, dc
11:42 AM ET
Michael - I know you get tons of questions. But please answer me ....I have tried numerous times on chat and email Which 2 RBs should I start this week? 1) Kevin Smith (vs. Rams) 2) Beanie Wells (vs. Panthers) 3) Brandon Jacobs (vs. Eagles) Which 3 WRs should I start this week? 1) DeSean Jackson (vs. Giants) 2) Mike Sims-Walker (vs. Titans) 3) Miles Austin (vs. Seahawks) 4) Roddy White (vs. Saints) Thanks for your time Michael,
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi A.J. how are things in D.C.? I'd bench Wells and Jackson. -
Cory Cass, NM
11:42 AM ET
NYJ Green or Cards Hightower? and Ravens D or Broncos D?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Greene and the Ravens defense. -
Melissa, San Diego
11:43 AM ET
Come on sweetie...and Good Morning!! Gore or Forte???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Melissa, go with Forte. -
Bruce, Texas
11:44 AM ET
Help me Mr. Fabiano your my only hope!!! Warner, Garrard, or Orton. And Addia or Mccoy????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Warner and Addai. -
Heidi, KS
11:44 AM ET
Hey Michael, Love your advise!!! Starting Vincent Jackson, need two more, Steve Breaston, Devin Hester or Kevin Walter
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Breaston. -
TJO, Covington
11:45 AM ET
I have to beat my wife this week to move into the top 4 or I will get a earfull all week, please help! Start 1? Warner or Donovan McRibb? Bench 1? R. Rice, T. Jones, or Forte? Bench 1? Austin, S. Smith (NYG), Sims-Walker, R. White ? Bench 1? Witten or Celek? PLEEEAAASSEEE HEEELLLPPP!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Warner, bench Jones, Smith and Celek. -
Marc, NH
11:46 AM ET
How many questions do you get?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Thousands. On Sundays, tens of thousands. -
Rob, Ohio
11:47 AM ET
Dude! sorry for calling you dude but .. Henne, Fitzpatrick or Bulger.. I am going to cry soon..
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wow I'd cry too! Roll the dice with Bulger. -
Jaxon, AZ
11:47 AM ET
The Cards D, or San Diego's
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Chargers, but it's darn close. -
,
11:48 AM ET
come on bro!!!!! Flex: Rocky Williams or Sproles.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ricky. -
SACOS, Orange County, Ca
11:48 AM ET
This is my 15th try just for today, I really need help and desperate. Who Should i start? S. Rice, Smith (NY), Lee Evans, Barber, Slaton, Shonne Greene, I need 2RBS 2WRS and a flex.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Greene. -
Bob, Billytown
11:49 AM ET
I hope TJO, Covington doesn't really "beat" his wife...he could go to jail for that
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ha yeah when I read that I was worried at first! -
Afraid, to Answer
11:50 AM ET
Start Schaub or Cutler 4th request
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Schaub. -
Mike, Buffalo
11:50 AM ET
MJD or Ronnie Brown?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
You can't start both? Go with MJD. -
Jason, NYC
11:51 AM ET
Please help me! I'm desperate! I'm playing against the first place team in my league and I'm only one game back in the standings. Should I start Ray Rice, Ronnie Brown, or DeAngelo Williams? Please pick two.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Based on the matchups, I'd sit Williams. -
Steveo, Middle GA
11:51 AM ET
M Ryan or M Stafford? Hakeem Nicks or Brent Celek? Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Ryan, Nicks. -
Aaron, Chi
11:52 AM ET
Brown or Slaton????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Slaton. But it's really close. -
ME! ME! PICK ME!, NC
11:53 AM ET
Eddie Royal or Steve Smith (NYG)
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Smith. OK guys that's all for today's chat. Everyone have a great weekend and a safe Halloween. See you soon!
