Fantasy Focus
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ETMichael Fabiano
80 comments
Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano was back for a live chat on Friday, November 6 at 11 a.m. ET to take your questions on injuries and lineup advice for Week 9. 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! Let's get ready for Week 9 of the fantasy season. Fire away! -
eduardo, mexico
2:02 PM ET
Slaton, Moats or Bell?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Slaton, but I honestly have no idea how the Texans will split carries. He's a risk. -
Squanto, Bangor
2:02 PM ET
heath miller or jason witten?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Witten this week. The Eagles have been awful defending TEs this season. -
Justin, Florida
2:03 PM ET
Do I start Alex Smith over my stud Matt Schaub based on the match-ups this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No chance. I'd stick with Schaub, especially with the Colts having so many defensive injuries. -
RICH MERCHANT, PLEASE HELP !!!!
2:04 PM ET
Hey Mike, You're the man! My question is Garard or Ryan I started Garard over Ryan last week an regreted will I regret it again? Second question Ihave Calvin Johnson and Manningham will they start this week? Last question would u start Wells over Cadilac an P.S 49er's D or Seahawks?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Rich, I'd stick with Garrard this week. Johnson and Mario will likely be gametime decisions. I'd go Cadillac over Wells and Niners over Seattle. -
kyle, Chicago
2:06 PM ET
Slaton or Mendenhall
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mendenhall. Hard to trust Slaton this week. -
aj, dc
2:07 PM ET
Michael - I dont know what we would do without your advice. You rock man! Pick 1 - Kevin Smith, Jamaal Charles, or Laurence Maroney Pick 3 - Desean Jackson, Miles Austin, Roddy White, Sims-Walker, Mike Wallace
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Smith at RB and White, Jackson and Austin at WR. -
Mike, MI
2:08 PM ET
Matt Forte, Jamaal Charles, or Ricky Williams
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Forte. -
Josh, Lake worth FL
2:08 PM ET
Pierre Thomas or Julius Jones?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Josh, I'd go with Thomas. -
Mark, Connecticut
2:08 PM ET
Breaston,Collie,or Maclin?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mark, I'd go with Breaston. He could see a lot of work if Anquan Boldin is out. -
MZ, GA
2:09 PM ET
Garrard or Rivers?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rivers. -
Dimitrios, Toronto
2:09 PM ET
Good day Mike, I have tried to get through to you 4 weeks in a row, i know you are a busy guy and hopefully you can read this and give me advice... pick one Ronnie Brown or Julius Jones -pick one Vince Young or Jason Cambell -sit one Devon Hester, Derirck Mason, Steve Smith (car) THANK YOU! PLEASE HELP ME THIS WEEK
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey pal -- I'd start Brown at RB, Campbell at QB and I'd bench Mason. -
BJ, NY
2:10 PM ET
Warner or McNabb
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
McNabb. He should have a big game against the Cowboys. -
Crusher, Driftless in WI
2:11 PM ET
Could really use your SAGE WISDOM: Hasselback or Ryan? need 1 or each, Slaton, Stewart or Charles in Charge? Floyd, Breaston or Wallace?? Thanks!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Hasselbeck. I'd also go Slaton and Breaston. -
Mike Smith, Detroit
2:12 PM ET
Roddy White or Hines Ward? Mendehall or Benson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start White (check his status) and Benson. -
MIGUEL, CALIFORNIA
2:13 PM ET
Hi fabiano help me decide addai or j. charles
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Charles is a good sleeper, but I'd have to stick with Addai vs. the Texans. -
Hautwater, TN
2:13 PM ET
With Barber strong...Do I keep Jones & Choice?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Keep Jones. Choice is being phased out of the offense a bit with all three RBs healthy. -
Joshua, Tulock, Caifornia
2:14 PM ET
Pick out of these defences. Seahawks, 49'ers, Jaguars, and Falcons. p.s. Love your waiver wire segment each week.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Thanks Josh. I'd go with the Niners. -
jacob r, pasadena,ca
2:14 PM ET
hey man, really need you this week. I need 3 in a standard league. Marshall, jennings, burleson,desean jackson, austin collie and crabtree? Thanks I really need it.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Jennings, Jackson and Burleson. -
Rich, Sacramento, CA
2:15 PM ET
My turn ..... PLEASE. Good morning Mike from a fellow Californian. I lost Daniels and picked up Fred Davis. Should I start him or Todd Heap. Also which D? Pats or Ravens? Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Rich, I'd go with Davis and the Pats D. -
Daniel, Toronto
2:16 PM ET
You have time to get this one in. Which 3? Hester, Mason, DJackson, Jennings? Big Ben or Garrard?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Mason, start Big Ben. -
Harlan, NYC
2:17 PM ET
Toughest choice I've had to make all year, stick with the red hot Romo, or go with Hasselbeck against the pourous Lions. Also pick two, Slaton, Charles, or R.Williams?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
You should be at the Yankees parade! I'd sit Romo and start Hasselbeck. I'd bench Ricky at RB. -
Jay, TN
2:18 PM ET
I need your help!!! Who should I start?? B. Wells or A. Bradshaw
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bradshaw has the better matchup. I worry about his health, but the Chargers are awful vs. the run. -
Anthony, NJ
2:19 PM ET
Which is the better option: Brees or Hasselbeck?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No way I bench Brees. -
L, WPB
2:19 PM ET
Is Westbrook a safe start???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
It looks like he'll be back, so yes, he's safe to start. -
Nico, Hamburg, Germany
2:20 PM ET
Hi there, i don't know which RB's to start, I have Julius Jones, Frank Gore, Marion Barber and Tim Hightower? Barber seems 2 be injured, but who should i let play?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Nico, I'd stick with Gore and Barber. -
Griffin, Montreal
2:21 PM ET
Fred Davis or Ben Watson (Please say Fred Davis)
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Fred Davis. -
Brad, Columbus
2:22 PM ET
Ochocinco or Burleson with a great matchup?! Thanks.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Tough to bench Ochocinco. -
Mitch, minneapolis
2:22 PM ET
Should i start Jacobs or Grant at RB
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Mitch, I'd start Grant. Both RBs have very good matchups though. -
Stan, OH
2:23 PM ET
COME ON FABIANO Hester or Burleson, Hightower or DonBrown, Celek or Vernon???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Burleson, Hightower, Davis. -
Hank, Ohio
2:24 PM ET
Am I stupid to start Charles over Brown... I am also playing Williams.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
It'd be hard for me to bench Ronnie Brown, even though Charles is a good sleeper. -
Steve, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
2:24 PM ET
OH Pick me, over here pick me........Warner or Garrard?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Garrard. -
Cameron, NY
2:24 PM ET
McNabb or Flacco this week? Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like them both, but I like McNabb more. -
Geoff, DC
2:25 PM ET
Do you bench Rice for Jacobs? Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No. I don't know how anyone could bench Rice right now. He's been a star. -
Mike, Upland, CA
2:25 PM ET
Hasselbeack or Palmer? Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hasselbeck. -
jeremy, saskatoon canada
2:26 PM ET
should i start deangelo over ronnie brown this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If you can't start both, yes I would go with Williams. -
Mat, Ca
2:27 PM ET
Steve Breaston or Hakeen Nicks???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Breaston of Anquan Boldin is out. -
RJ, CT
2:27 PM ET
Brady or Big Ben for QB? Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No way I'm benching Brady. I'd look to deal Big Ben to improve a weaker part of yoru team. -
Dan, london
2:28 PM ET
answer please Colts d or new england d thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Patriots. Colts defense is all banged up. -
Charles, Wyoming
2:28 PM ET
Tough call, Schaub or Ben R.? Bowe or Santana Moss?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Schaub and Bowe. -
Mike, Pittsburgh, PA
2:29 PM ET
is it time to drop Anthony Gonzalez after having surgery yesterday?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
In smaller leagues, yes. Even in 12-teamers if you have WR depth and no injured spots. -
AL, MSCW
2:29 PM ET
PLEEEASE Big Ben or Alex Smith? Fred Davis or Olsen???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Ben and Davis. -
Bill, MD
2:30 PM ET
Whats up Mike?! Mendenhall or Moats? Need your help!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mendenhall. I just don't trust Moats right now because we don't know his role in the Texans offense. -
Dissed again?, What do you have against me?
2:30 PM ET
Heath, Olsen, Finley, or Crumpler? Do I start Mario as an IDP?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Miller. What are your other IDP options? -
Jon, London
2:31 PM ET
UK fan here... One question only for you... Schaub or Hasslebeck
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Schaub. -
jonathan, CA
2:31 PM ET
Come on Fab!! Steve smith (car), steve breaston, or santana moss this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Smith. -
Adam, Toronto
2:32 PM ET
Eli or Romo?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Romo. -
Dan, MD
2:32 PM ET
Hey Mike! Start two: Derrick Mason, Kevin Walter, Mario Manningham. Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Manningham. -
Matt, St. john's Newfoundland
2:33 PM ET
Does Boldin have any trade value right now? Does Hightower get the start over Mendenhall due to his tough match up (PPR)? 49er's D or Pit D? Thanks and keep up the good work!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Boldin still has some trade value, though it's not what it was last season. I just dealt him for Jason Witten in one of my leagues. I'd start Hightower in a PPR and the Steelers defense. -
Dave, St. thomas
2:35 PM ET
who you like better A Johnson or Colston?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Johnson. No question. The Colts defense is all banged up. -
Lisa, Oklahoma City
2:36 PM ET
Austin Collie or NYG Steve Smith?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Lisa, start Smith. -
Saleh, Jacskonville FL
2:37 PM ET
Mike what do u have against me man! plz answer my question! who should i start from Greg Jennings(GB), Brandon Marshall(DEN), Mike Sims-Walker, Johny knox in WRS 3 of em? and in RB's who should i start between Ahmad Bradshaw, Cedric Benson, Matt Forte? 2 of them. I would really appreciate your help this week its a must win for me??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Knox. Start Forte, Benson. -
Eric, Dallas
2:37 PM ET
Pick me Help! Help! Fabiano Please Help! Need 3 Backs Rice, Barber, Bell, Turner Also need 1 Knox, Collie, Ward, or Garcon Also Romo or Flacco Pleasee HELP!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Eric, I'd start Rice, Barber and Turner at RB, Ward at WR and Romo at QB. -
kevin, md
2:38 PM ET
sims-walker, burleson, or hightower in flex spot. standard scoring
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Sims-Walker. -
PLEASE I NEED YOU, Canada.
2:38 PM ET
Big ben or Cutler. How about wayne, welker, walter, crabtree, or hester. Thanks AND PLEASE RESPOND!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Big Ben, Wayne, Welker and Hester. -
Antti, Tampere, Finland
2:39 PM ET
I just got a trade offer: L.T. for Breaston. Id get Breaston. Im good at RB with Barber. D.Williams and Clinton. Should I pull the trigger?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I think you should be able to get more for L.T. than Breaston. -
Griffin, Montreal
2:39 PM ET
I gotta start 2: Bush, Ronnie Brown or Jonathan Stewart and did you just say Fred Davis because I asked you to or is he actually the better start over watson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Bush, unless it's a PPR league. And yes, I like Davis more than Watson. -
BRIAN, mn
2:40 PM ET
which one should i start? Romo or Schaub
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Schaub. I'd try to trade Romo now while his value is so high. -
Nestor , Mexico
2:41 PM ET
Ronnie Brown or Kevin Smith
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Brown. -
JOEY, FL
2:42 PM ET
Philly D or Pitt D?? Good one, right?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Tough call, yes. Since the Eagles are at home, I'd start them. -
Hannah, PLEASE HELP ME!
2:42 PM ET
Mike Sims-Walker or Malcolm Floyd?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi Hannah, start Sims-Walker. -
RJ, CT
2:43 PM ET
Mike please respond what D should I put in Pit or GB NEED YOUR RESPONSE MUST WIN!! Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with the Packers. -
Bob, VA
2:43 PM ET
Come on, Fabiano! I've sent this question numerous amount of times! Which 3 WR's: Randy Moss, Miles Austin, Mike Sims-Walker, Derrick Mason, Mike Wallace, or Hines Ward.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Moss, Austin, Sims-Walker. -
Matt, FINLAND!
2:44 PM ET
hey which d should i go with ravens or philly. Thanks bud.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Eagles. -
Paul, Texas
2:44 PM ET
Enough with the 'start' questions! Read his rankings people!!! Marshall, Bowe, Boldin, Ward, Smith (car). Rank 'em going forward form here, I plan on dealing two of em.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd look to deal Boldin first and foremost. Don't see a lot of difference in the rest. Take the best offer for any of Marshall, Bowe, Ward and Smith. Put them all on the block and see what deals come your way. -
Sam, Maui
2:45 PM ET
Need coffee (not Glen). Goooooood morning Mike. Like it's really early here. Start Driver, Maclin, Henderson, Floyd or Manningham? Mahalo ....
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Sam, but I bet the weather is great! I'd start Driver and Maclin. -
Matt, England
2:46 PM ET
HELP!! Chris Johnson or Ronnie Brown?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If you can't start both, start Johnson. -
Miguel, San Leandro, CA
2:46 PM ET
How many QB's do you think a team should have?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Two. -
John, Florida
2:47 PM ET
Ryan Moats or Crabtree at flex??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Crabtree. -
Nick, NY
2:47 PM ET
Desean Jackson, Chas Ochocinco or Steve Smith (Car). I need to start two.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Smith. -
Steve, UK
2:47 PM ET
Hey Mike, I’m in dire straits this week with my Defense. Vikes are on a bye and the only options open to me on the waiver list are Panthers, Redskins, Lions, Bucs or Chiefs...who’s the best of the bad bunch?? I also need a kicker for this week, any suggestions on who to pick up?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wow not any better options, maybe the Seahawks? I'd go with the Panthers of that group but I don't like any of them. Sleeper kickers include Josh Scobee, Rob Bironas, Ryan Succop. -
Jack R, Dallas
2:50 PM ET
Steve Smith NY, or Brandon Marshall?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Smith. -
Will, NM
2:50 PM ET
Should I trade Sims-Walker to get Calvin Johnson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I would, despte Megatron being injured lately. -
Rob, OHIO
2:51 PM ET
Alright, #3 WR spot Jeremy Maclin or H. Nicks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Nicks. -
bob, burgh
2:51 PM ET
Hi Mike, We have a commish that does not utilize the waiver wire. He goes strictly by worst record gets first choice of pick ups. These transactions occur on Wed and Sat. However the commish may pick up any player he wishes on Wed or Sat if they are available no matter what his record is. Thoughts?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Sounds bogus to me. -
Ryan, Seattle
2:52 PM ET
Choose two: Housh, Sims-Walker, Portis, Maroney... PPR league
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Houshmandzadeh, Sims-Walker. -
Danny, Texas
2:52 PM ET
Bowe or Slaton at flex in a PPR? and also Fred Davis or Heap?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Bowe and Davis. -
Matt, dallas
2:53 PM ET
Does Breaston move up on your WR rankings if Boldin is out? If so what spot/#
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If Boldin is out, Breaston becomes a strong No. 2 fantasy WR this week. -
Raider Hater, Cali
2:53 PM ET
JUST ONCE! I AM ON EVERY FRIDAY! JUST ONCE! GOING UP AGAINST A GUY I CANNOT STAND! Pick 2 Shockey, Heath Miller, Malcolm Floyd.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Floyd. -
mike, glenside, pa
2:54 PM ET
Will crabtree be smothered by C. Finnegan ? Worth starting over Megatron?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If Megatron is active, no way I bench him. -
Rob, New Jersey
2:55 PM ET
Beanie Wells or McGahee this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wells. McGahee has disappeared in Baltimore. OK guys that's all for today's chat. I wish you all a great weekend and good luck in your fantasy matchups for Week 9!
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