Fantasy Focus
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ETMichael Fabiano
78 comments
Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano was back for a live chat on Friday, November 20 at 11 a.m. ET to take your questions on injuries and lineup advice for Week 11. 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! At least it for those of you who started Ricky Williams last night! OK let's get this chat going -- fire away! -
B.A., UGA
2:02 PM ET
Pick 2: Tomlinson, Rice,and Grant
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Grant out of this trio. -
Manny, NJ
2:02 PM ET
Mike, Need your help here buddy. LT, Betts, or Snelling. Need one.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
L.T. -
RICH MERCHANT, BEACHWOOD N.J
2:03 PM ET
Hey Mike youre the man my record in fantasy football would be alot worst with out you LOL!!! My question is do you think schefler is a one week replacement I had Daniels an hes gone now an like an idiot got rid of Shockey when I still had Daniels so should I keep Schefler after this week or stay with Watson an Petitgrew I know its sad those are my only options! Thanks again Mike your the man!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I do. Scheffler has had a lot of success vs. the Chargers in recent seasons. -
Brett, Cali
2:03 PM ET
Who do i start at quarterback...Kurt Warner or Matt Schaub and the team am playing against has both larry fitzgerald and Breaston
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
In this case, I'd go with Warner. -
Joe , Philly
2:04 PM ET
Need help.... Ray Rice or Bernard Scott. Already started Ricky..... YES
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rice. -
Victor, Mexico
2:04 PM ET
Moats or Slaton
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
This one is almost impossible to pick. I have Moats ranked one spot ahead of Slaton in standard leagues. I'd go with Slaton in PPR. -
Steffen , TX
2:05 PM ET
McNabb or Favre?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I love both QBs this week, but I like McNabb just a bit more. -
Ray,, West Van. BC, CA
2:06 PM ET
Hi Mike. Awesome Job !! MS-W or Randy Moss vs Revis?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I know Moss has a tough matchup, but how do you bench him? I know I wouldn't do it. -
Brian, Huntington Beach, CA
2:07 PM ET
Who do you think would be a bigger receiver this week. Sidney Rice or Steve Smith of the Giants?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rice. Seattle has been awful vs. the pass lately. -
Bubba, Cleveland
2:07 PM ET
Thomas Jones or Snelling?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jones. -
Mitch, Manassas, VA
2:07 PM ET
Do I pull the trigger on a last day trade of Schaub to get Slaton? I lost Ronnie Brown for the season and I'm stuck with under achieving RB's in Forte, F. Jones, Jamaal Charles, Faulk. I still have Warner at QB as well.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mitch, you can do MUCH better than Slaton in a deal for Schaub. -
Carla, Blue Bell, PA
2:08 PM ET
Kurt Warner (vs. Rams) or Peyton Manning (vs Ravens)?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Warner, but I can't bench Peyton. -
joe, bmore
2:08 PM ET
L.t. or forsett and coles or chambers
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start L.T. and Chambers. -
Mark J, LA, Ca
2:09 PM ET
How can the Carolina OC run the ball all the way down the field on Miami and get inside the 10 yrd line and THROW 3 times. Killing a great D. Williams night.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hi hear you Mark. I was saying the exact same thing last night! -
Mike, London, UK
2:09 PM ET
Hey Mike, this is my first season in fantasy and i'd be lost without your advice every week! Already started Ricky....nice...but i'm not sure whether to start Bernard Scott or Lesean McCoy - both are playing in place of injured starters and so will get time on the field. I'm leaning towards Scott but a second opinion would be great!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd actually go with McCoy, especially if you get points for catches. -
Miguel, San Jose
2:10 PM ET
thinking about tradind addai for wells. What do you think?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wouldn't do it. -
SGT BUCK, IRAQ
2:10 PM ET
i've submitted close to 500 questions over the course of this season and still no answers... I"m starting Harvin as my WR3 Slaton and Wells as my RB's (I lost Bowe and Turner) FLEX - Pick one Wallace, Forsett, Charles, Crabtree
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Forsett, despite the tough matchup. -
Tim, New Orleans, LA
2:12 PM ET
Who do I start? Laveranues Coles or Austin Collie?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Collie. -
Jenn, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2:12 PM ET
Pick 2 RBs for this week out of Steven Jackson, Ray Rice, and Brandon Jacobs.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Jacobs. -
jon, new york
2:12 PM ET
hey mike, kevin smith or beanie wells to go with gore. is wells going to be the main guy soon?? thanks!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
As much as I like Wells, I'd go with Smith. After all, he is playing the Browns! -
Mike, Exeter,NH
2:13 PM ET
PPR Is Jacobs worth a start over Rice or Sjax? Or use him as a flex over Colston, S. Rice or Boldin?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Mike, I'd bench Jacobs overall from these players. -
Harlan , NYC
2:14 PM ET
Hey Mike pick one: Scott, Forsett, or Betts. Thanks!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If Cedric Benson is out, I'd start Scott. -
Mike D, Philly
2:14 PM ET
Is Eli worth a start this week against Atlanta? Somehow he's available in my 12 team league. Also, TO, MSW, CHAMBERS, and HESTER. Need 2. Thanks dude.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I do think Eli is worth a start this week. I'd also go with MSW and Hester. -
Joe , Philly
2:15 PM ET
Thoughts on the Lions Def this week... Thinking they may be a sneaky start. Also what about Stafford?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I would agree, Joe. The Browns offense just looks dreadful. Not sure I trust Stafford enough to start him right now. Have to be a two-QB league. -
Scott, Pittsburgh, PA
2:16 PM ET
Hey there oh great fantasy football question answerer. I have Jones-Drew so I know he will hook us all up this weekend but pick one more... Snelling or Jamaal Charles also Ravens defense or Cardinals defense (match-up)and is it time to get rid of Bowe and Manningham or stash them until playoffs based on match-ups. I have Miles, Wayne, Holmes and Vernon Davis. what do you think, talk to me!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Snelling and the Cardinals defense. I wouldn't drop Bowe or Manningham unless I really needed the roster space. -
Max, Toronto, Canada
2:17 PM ET
Pick 2: C. Chambers, R. Meachem, or Sa. Moss
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Meachem, Moss. -
Dan, MD
2:18 PM ET
Hey Mike, pick two: Ryan Grant, Jamal Lewis, Justin Forsett, Bernard Scott. Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey Dan, I'd start Grant and Scott (assuming Benson is out). -
Tony, Cincinnati
2:19 PM ET
Mendenhall or Chris Johnson and Rodgers or Favre?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No way I bench Johnson. Ever. I'd also go with Rodgers. -
Aaron, Tampa
2:20 PM ET
Hey Mike. Palmer or Cutler this week? I've had this problem all year. Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd roll the dice with Cutler. I don't love either QB this week. -
Trent , Saskatchewan, Canada
2:20 PM ET
Would I be safe to get rid of Ronnie Brown?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
In a seasonal league, yes. -
Jonathan, North Carolina
2:20 PM ET
I never get an answer!!!! you put schaub up very high in the rankings....but should i start brady over him anyway?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Yes. -
Quique, Xativa
2:21 PM ET
hi mike! pick one B. Scott, C. Benson or J. Charles?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If Benson is out, go with Scott. -
Fred, Canada
2:21 PM ET
Wallace or Meachem?????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Close call, but I'd go with Meachem. -
Rod, Mexico City
2:23 PM ET
Hi Michael, help me please... I need one RB between Marion Barber and McCoy. I also need two WRs: MSW, H. Nicks, Braylon, Lee Evans and K. Walter. Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with McCoy at RB, MSW and Evans at WR. -
raul, L.A
2:24 PM ET
Is gore & addai to much to give up for c. johnson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
For Chris Johnson or Calvin Johnson? -
Bruce, Texas
2:24 PM ET
The rankings say sit snelling, but with addia playing baltimore and with a hurt hand that could affect his recieving yards or Barber who has been bad lately should'nt I sit one of them???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I know Addai has a tough matchup, but how do you sit him? He's been really consistent this season. And he can beat you as a receiver, not just a runner. I stick with Addai. -
Jeremy, WV
2:26 PM ET
Witten or pick up Carlson thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd stick with Witten. -
raul, LA
2:26 PM ET
chris johnson MR. fabiano
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
It all depends on what that deal leaves you at RB2. -
Michael, NYC
2:27 PM ET
Barber or Jamal Charles? I know Charles has a bad matchup but Barber is killing me this year...
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Charles has a worse matchup, I'd stick with Barber. -
Kori, FL
2:28 PM ET
schaub or rivers? need 1 boldin, walter, manningham, or floyed.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Schaub and Boldin. -
Mike, Lansing
2:28 PM ET
What's with these questions? Do I play Moss, should I play Brady Com'on. Anyway, Moreno or Maroney this week? Thanks Mike.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Moreno against the Chargers. -
jock, san diego
2:29 PM ET
wells or charles with AP?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wells. -
Laura Vila, Urbana, il
2:29 PM ET
Hi mike!! Bench 1 or Pick 2: Colston, Breaston or Simms-Walker alongside Andre Johnson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Colston and Johnson. MSW would be third. -
Mike, Mia
2:31 PM ET
Your answering the obvious questions! PLEASE HELP!!!! Jermichael Finley, Fargas, Avant, Mcafadden, James Jones, Schilens, Josh Morgan, Michael Jenkins?? Please pick 3.. PPR league. Thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wow deep league, huh? I'd go with Avant, Morgan and Finley. -
Jimmy O, Mn
2:32 PM ET
Give us a sleeper this week at RB.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Beanie Wells, Jamal Lewis, Bernard Scott, Jason Snelling. -
Ty, VA
2:33 PM ET
Need two RBs: Justin Forsett, LeSean McCoy, Ladell Betts and J Charles?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start McCoy and Betts. -
Seth, MN
2:33 PM ET
This is a good question that I'm sure people want to know. I have Turner and Benson. Both are out. Should I start Snelling or Scott?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If Benson is out, I start Scott over Snelling. -
Kevin, Colorado
2:33 PM ET
One more stab at it..... Collie or Avant?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Collie. -
zach beloff,
2:33 PM ET
Lynch or Beanie wells?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wells. -
david, kingman az
2:34 PM ET
romo or young?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Romo. -
Murray, Canada
2:34 PM ET
RB's, LT, Hightower, Barber, again pick 2. Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start LT, Barber. -
Phil, LA
2:35 PM ET
Warner or Schaub?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Schaub. -
Timur, VA
2:35 PM ET
Is Witten a good start this week or should I pick up someone like Tony Scheffler , Fred Davis or Kevin Boss?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd stick with Witten. -
J Rod, K.C Mo.
2:35 PM ET
Help!!! Do you start bennie wells over P Thomas this week
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey J-Rod, I would stick with Thomas. That matchup is too good to pass on. -
Ben, Toronto
2:36 PM ET
Calvin Johnson or White?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Megatron. -
Mike, Indy
2:36 PM ET
Celek or T. Gonzalez? Ochocinco or A.Boldin?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Gonzalez and Ochocinco. -
Angelos, London ON Canada
2:37 PM ET
Is S. Rice worth starting over A. Johnson or L. Fitzgerald? I also could put him in a flex spot but I currently have T. Jones, F.Gore and P. Thomas as the RBs to round out my line-up. HELP!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rice has been a stud, but I can't use him over Fitzgerald or Johnson. I do like Rice as a flex,l though. -
Roger, Cali
2:38 PM ET
WHAT UP FABS! It's the F-A-B-I-A-N-O! I know i am comparing apples to oranges, but who would you start between Steelers and Bengals D? what is Shady mccoy's value going forward? Would i be better served trading him away for a wideout if i have mendenhall, slaton, ryan grant, kevin smith?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with the Steelers, but it's close. I'd rather trade Smith or Slaton than McCoy. If Smith can put up some numbers vs. the Browns, I'd put him on the block immediately. -
John, PA
2:40 PM ET
Mike, I REALLY REALLY need your advice. With Ronnie Brown on IR I pickup up the following RB’s: Ladell Betts, Justin Forsett, Jason Snelling, LaSean McCoy, Justin Forsett and Bernard Scott. Which two do I start? Also, Steelers or Lions Defense? Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hey John, I'd start McCoy and Scott (if Benson is out). Go with the Steelers. -
Sahil, London, UK
2:41 PM ET
Pleaseeeee helpppppppppppppp!!!! Hightower, Wells, Scott, Betts, pick 2.... Eagles or Cowboys D???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Scott, Wells, Eagles. -
Michael, Montreal
2:41 PM ET
Celek or witten, Mcnabb or schaubb
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Schaub and Celek. -
Raymond, CA
2:42 PM ET
YOU NEVER PICK ME :( Lynch or Barber? C. Johnson, Marshal, S. Smith NYG, or Gates. I need 1RB 2WR thanks Mike
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Barber, Megatron and Marshall. -
Jerry, NH
2:43 PM ET
Hasselbeck, Ryan or Garrard?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hasselbeck. -
Chris,
2:43 PM ET
HELP!!!! Garcon or Harvin as a 3rd WR
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Harvin. -
Mauro, Fortaleza , Brazil
2:43 PM ET
Peyton or Eli?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Peyton, every week over Eli. -
Craig, Covington, KY
2:44 PM ET
Let's see if I get in THIS time. One flex player. That's all I need... Betts McCoy Collie Forsett Hester 12 team PPR Points for return yards thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
McCoy. -
joshuas, ma
2:44 PM ET
QB: Sanchez or Smith RB: Mendenhall or Snelling WR (two): Smith, Henderson, Manningham, Holmes DEF: CIN or Cardinals
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start Sanchezm, Mendenhall, Holmes, Smith, Bengals. -
Jeff, Ny
2:45 PM ET
Hasselbeck or Palmer?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hasselbeck. -
Jeremy, TX
2:45 PM ET
Should Larry Johnson grace my lineup this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No, not unless you're REALLY desperate. -
Meg,
2:45 PM ET
Need one RB... Barber, Mendenhall, Hightower
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mendenhall. -
matt, california
2:45 PM ET
hester or smith (giants)?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Smith. -
Corey, TX
2:46 PM ET
T. Jones or McCoy as a 3rd RB this week? NO PPR.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jones. -
Chris, Orlando
2:46 PM ET
Are you kidding me with these questions!! Come on Fabs....is Westbrook worth keeping? Jackson or Rice, pick one. Chambers or Coles?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Keeping in a keeper league? Keeping in a seasonal league? Yes, I'd hold him for now. I'd start Rice and Chambers. -
Dave, Pa
2:47 PM ET
PLEASE MY TRADE DEADLINE IS IN 5 DAYS!!!!!My only TE is Carlson and I am going to make the playoffs. Should I trade LT for Tony Gonzalez in PPR? I already have Benson Rice and Mendenhall @ Rb. Also Eagles DST or Pats DST? THANKS FABIANO
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Yes, I would make that deal since you have RB depth. Go with the Eagles. -
kris, md
2:48 PM ET
bench 1: ocho, megatron, m. austin
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Austin. -
Jon, Philly
2:49 PM ET
Forte or Mendenhall?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mendenhall. -
aj, dc
2:49 PM ET
come on dawg!!! Pick 3 (flex) - Austin, Desean, Roddy White, Brandon Jacobs, Sims-Walker, Mike Wallace, Laurence Maroney thanks!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd start Jackson, White, Jacobs. -
Chris, Ohio
2:50 PM ET
This is very important! Garcon or Burelson???????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Burleson. OK guys that's all for this week's chat. Good luck in Week 11 -- see you again soon!
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