Fantasy Final Countdown: Week 5
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ETMichael Fabiano
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Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano took one final look at the fantasy football forecast for Week 5, answering your questions on lineups, matchups and late-breaking injury news on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Noon ET.
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Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
12:00 PM
Hi everyone! As soon as I wrap up all the inactives, I'll be joining you live for our Sunday chat. See you soon! -
Chris, Virginia
12:03 PM ET
Start Tom Brady or Brett Farve
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Unless you have Brady and Peyton Manning -- is that even possible? -- I'd start Brady. -
mike, philly
12:03 PM ET
roddy white or kevin walters or mario manningham
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
White. Stick with your studs. -
Mike, Chicago
12:04 PM ET
Hey Mike need some help please, who should I start for WR3: Garcon, Breaston, or Austin?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Garcon. -
Chris, IL
12:04 PM ET
Need two RB's: J. Stewart, K. Smith, A. Bradshaw, J. Harrison.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Smith and Harrison. -
jeremy, illiois
12:04 PM ET
whos should i start Percy Harvin, or Pierre Garcon,
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go Harvin here. -
jonathan , texas
12:05 PM ET
berrian or mason?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Mason. -
JAke, AZ
12:05 PM ET
Jerome Harrison or Fred Jackson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Harrison. That RB situation in Buffalo isn't very clear right now. -
Ed, VA
12:05 PM ET
Should I start Eli Manning or Brett Farve at QB?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Favre. No word on if Eli is starting yet. -
Griffin, Montreal
12:06 PM ET
Should I start Orton playing in the snow or Cassell?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Take a chance on Cassel. -
Joe, Denver
12:06 PM ET
Romo or Favre
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Roll the dice with Romo. -
mike, chicago
12:06 PM ET
Which 2 of these 3 would you start for WR - Anquan Boldin, Mario Manningham, and Pierre Garcon
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd bench Manningham. -
Johnny, hungary
12:07 PM ET
Hey Michael! Please answer a poor hungarian guy! :D Cadillac or Coffee?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Coffee. -
brian, cincinnati
12:07 PM ET
westbrook or portis?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Westbrook. -
Myron, Last Place Tampa Bay
12:08 PM ET
Michael, if Eli is starting would him or Cassel?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If Eli starts I'd use him over Cassel. -
Stuart, Washignton DC
12:08 PM ET
Defense; Dallas, Miami, or Buffalo? Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Dallas. -
jon, pompano
12:09 PM ET
donovan mcnabb or favre?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
McNabb is active, and I'd start him over Favre. -
jeff, nj
12:09 PM ET
lynch or hightower
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Hightower. Great matchup. -
Jay, Philly
12:10 PM ET
PLEASE ANSWER!! Welker or Sims-Walker and D. Brown or Coffee??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Welker and Coffee. Welker expected to start. -
Harry M, Montreal
12:10 PM ET
Keller or Cooley?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cooley. -
Joel, Dubuque
12:10 PM ET
Denfense: Pittsburgh or New England?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with the Steelers based on the matchup. -
Jim, chicago
12:10 PM ET
Hasselbeck or Ryan ?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ryan. -
Jay, LA
12:11 PM ET
Kevin Smith or Portis?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hard to trust Portis, but I'd start him over Smith. -
Don, Pittsburgh
12:12 PM ET
westbrook or addai, addai is questionable!?!?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Westbrook. -
Shaun, new hampshire
12:12 PM ET
Come on Man I try and ask every week. I need your advice this week. At 2nd RB R.Williams,L.McCoy or F.Jackson
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jackson, based on the matchups. -
Fred, Buffalo
12:13 PM ET
Im in trouble, Josh Johnson or Culpepper?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Roll the dice with Daunte. -
Heno, Baltimore
12:13 PM ET
Chris Henry or Kenny Britt
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Britt. -
Max, CA
12:13 PM ET
Lesean McCoy or Ahmad Bradshaw this wekk?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bradshaw. Good sleeper this week. -
Brandon, Syracuse
12:14 PM ET
Start TJ Houshmandzadeh or Derrick Mason?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Start T.J. Great matchup. -
Eric, Worcester
12:14 PM ET
Pleaseeeeee answer. mahammed massaquoi, derrick mason, wes welker. this is a matter of life and death
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Welker, Mason, Massaquoi in that order. -
John, Buffalo
12:15 PM ET
Garcon or Manningham, PPR league
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Garcon. -
Leo , Las Cruces
12:15 PM ET
Def MIA or Colts?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Colts are a good sleeper this week. -
chelsea, pa
12:15 PM ET
help a girl out mike. flacco or big ben.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Gotta go Big Ben vs. the Lions. -
Sergio, Spain
12:15 PM ET
Mendenhall or Hightower??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Like them both, like Mendenhall more. -
Will, NJ
12:16 PM ET
Come on michael! harvin, manningham, or massaquoi???
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Harvin. -
Henry, CT
12:16 PM ET
Nate Washington, Steve Breaston, Wes Welker, need two.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Washington -- just keep tabs on Breaston's status. -
Mike, Cleveland
12:17 PM ET
Start Morris or Benson
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Benson despite the tough matchup. -
adrein, ny
12:17 PM ET
#2 - ray rice or ahmad bradshaw?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Gotta go Rice vs. the Bengals. -
Eric, Richmond Va.
12:18 PM ET
Ok Michael, I have yet to get an answer in 4 weeks. I sure need it now. Fred Jackson or J. Stewart. Ocho cinco or K. walter
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go Jackson and Ochocinco. -
PAT, VEGAS
12:18 PM ET
MIKE WALLACE OR AUSTIN COLLIE?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Collie is a good deep sleeper. -
mitchell, florida
12:18 PM ET
its last minute plz anwser i have knowshawn moreno willis mcgahee and deangelo which one should i sit
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench McGahee. -
John Ruedy, Bossier city, LA
12:19 PM ET
Garcon, NYG Smith, Housh, pick 2?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Garcon. Just keep tabs on the status of Eli Manning. No word on if he'll start. -
Peter, Spokane
12:20 PM ET
calvin johnson or bowe?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
C.J. is active -- you have to start him. -
Sharon, Ohio
12:21 PM ET
Please Michael, need your help. WR3: Braylon Edwards or Percy Harvin? Also Ryan Longwell or Rob Bironas? Thanks!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Harvin and Longwell. Drop Bironas. -
Lukas, who is about to go to ESPN
12:21 PM ET
Please answer! Last week i asked 6 times!!! (no answer) If you dont answer im going to espn or cbs. Do you think Donald Driver and Roddy White for Randy Moss is a good trade? I would be getting Moss.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
If the deal doesn't leave you really thin at WR, it makes sense to get Moss. Just don't do it if you're going to have, say, Pierre Garcon or Kevin Walter as your No. 2 WR. -
Pete, Ontario
12:22 PM ET
Hoping for an answer - steve Jackson or Cadillac williams??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Stick with Jackson. -
Joe, NE
12:23 PM ET
Wes Welker, Santana Moss or Patrick Crayton?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Welker. He's expected to start. -
Cory, Las Vegas
12:24 PM ET
PPR please help Dwayne Bowe or Roddy White
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
White. -
Mauro, Fortaleza , Brazil
12:24 PM ET
Miles Austin or Greg Camarillo?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Austin is a nice sleeper this week. Start him. -
Marc B., New York
12:25 PM ET
Hightower or Sammie Morris?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hightower. -
Brett, Wisconsin
12:25 PM ET
matt schaub or kurt warner
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Schaub. -
Louis, California
12:26 PM ET
Please Answer! Barber or Mendenhall in a PPR league?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mendenhall. -
BEN, bean town
12:26 PM ET
PLEASE ANSWER, I BEG YOU. i wont threaten to go to espn because ik that mike is a god at fantasy football. ok i have to start 2, slaton, benson, or moreno?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Benson. -
Christie, DC
12:26 PM ET
Another gal needs your help!! Warner or Garrard? Big Ben or Peyton?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Warner and Peyton. -
paul, boston ma
12:27 PM ET
heres an interesting one for you. starters for this week, need 2 - garcon, sidney rice, miles austin. cant get worse than that, can you?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Garcon and Rice. -
Trout US Navy, San Diego
12:27 PM ET
Michael: You give the Men and Women of our great military a huge moral boost we love Fan. Football. Thankyou. I am in a team shared with one of my shipmates. Need three of the four (D. Mason, S. Rice, S. Moss, Or P. Garcon. We could take over first in our Div. with this info.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Glad to help! Bench Rice. -
Me, Air Force
12:28 PM ET
Big Game this week, This decision Could make or break my team! Julius Jones, Thomas Jones or Clinton Portis?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Portis. -
Brian , La
12:28 PM ET
Big Ben or Schaub? Garcon or S. Smith Carolina
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ben and Smith. -
Arturo, Chicago, IL
12:28 PM ET
Fabiano bro you never answer my questions. Romo, Favre, or Garrard? Lynch, Mendenhall or DeAngelo? McNabb OR Big Ben? Garrard or Palmer? Please Answer!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Romo, Williams, Mendenall, Ben, Garrard. -
Matt, NJ
12:29 PM ET
Dear Fantasy Football God, this is my 35th try on this question, but i know you will answer me and give me advice one of these days. Keller or Celek Sincerley, your follower
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ha go with Celek. I like them both this week though. -
Meg, Illinois
12:30 PM ET
Marion Barber, Mike Turner, Benson, and I can get Ra shard Mendenhall because he is still out there to grab, I need two PLEASE! Only have computer acess till 1145 so it would be helpful!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Yes get Mendenhall, start him with Barber. -
Brett, Wisconsin
12:30 PM ET
derrick mason or mario manningham
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Mason. -
Fred, Florida
12:31 PM ET
I'm not calling you God to get a question answered. Been trying all year for help....!!!!.Hasselbeck or Cassell? Also, With J.Lewis returning should I sit Harrison for L.Johnson or D.Brown? Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hasselbeck, start Harrison. -
Kyle, IN
12:31 PM ET
Fred Jackson or Marshawn lynch
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Lynch. -
Mike, Seattle
12:32 PM ET
Big fan! Pick 2 : Marshall, Berrian or Burleson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Berrian. -
gary,
12:33 PM ET
is Matt Hasselbeck starting today?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No official word yet, but it looks like he will play barring setbacks. -
Mike, Pa
12:33 PM ET
Please! pick 2: Turner, Portis, Mendenhall, Coffee.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Turner, Mendenhall. -
Justin, HC
12:33 PM ET
Williams, Caddy, Or Mcgahee, Need 2!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Caddy. Assuming that Williams is DeAngelo. -
Abe, Minnesota
12:34 PM ET
Try #18 Do I trust that Jerricho will play or should I replace him with Kevin Walter or Justin Gage?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Walter. Cotchery is a serious risk since he plays tomorrow night. -
Matt, Denver
12:35 PM ET
I've seen you answer girls, war vets, people that worship you, etc. How bout an answer for an average joe, PLEASE!!! Pick 2: Slaton, Moreno, Coffee, Washington
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Slaton, Moreno. -
Bruce, Texas
12:35 PM ET
Addia injured or Choice????
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Looks like Addai will start tonight, but there's been no official word. -
Patrick, Maine
12:35 PM ET
V Davis or J Carlson!! Last minute decision!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with the hot hand, Davis. -
rob j, ms
12:36 PM ET
WR3? Harvin or Mo-Ma?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Harvin. -
Brett, Minnesota
12:36 PM ET
I'll try one last time Hasselbeck or Campbell
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Hasselbeck. -
Bob, Disregard my name
12:37 PM ET
Help at Girl out: Kevin Smith or Jerome Harrison.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Harrison. -
Fred, Atlanta
12:37 PM ET
Brett Farve or Kurt Warner
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Warner. Could be a shootout in the desert. -
Heath, Austin
12:37 PM ET
Enough with the softball questions......Start Laverneous Coles, Tedd Ginn Jr or Jeremy Maclin??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Geez anyone else you could grab? Miles Austin maybe? If not, go Ginn. -
Roger, Jersey
12:39 PM ET
is Bryant a go NFL says he's questionable espn says he's active and cbs saying he's inactive?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Antonio Bryant? He's active. -
john p, howell, nj
12:40 PM ET
HELP MEEEE PLEASE I'VE CHEWED MY FINGERNAILS DOWN TO THE BONES!!! Should I bench Mason this week, with the tough match up? My other option is Braylon Edwards. Also, should I start McGahee over Fred Jackson? Jackson has the better match up, and McGahee has been getting fewer and fewer fantasy points each week. Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Mason and McGahee. -
Mike, Tampa
12:40 PM ET
Ben Roethlisberger or Tony Romo?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Big Ben. -
Joe , Charlotte
12:41 PM ET
Heath Miller or Mercedes Lewis??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Miller. -
Bill, Delaware
12:41 PM ET
Colts D or Cards D
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Colts. -
Ike, Houston
12:41 PM ET
I have Berrian and jenkins starting.... Should I put In Harvin over jenkins?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Yes. -
Salomon, Mexico City
12:41 PM ET
Hightower or Harrison? Pleaseeeeeeeeeee!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Harrison. -
Fabio, Montreal
12:42 PM ET
Mike you're killing me!!! Try # 5 here...Kevin Smith or Fred Jackson!! PLEASE HELP!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Roll the dice with Smith. Close call though. -
Clint, Texas
12:42 PM ET
Final attempt....Start Portis, Harrison, or Moreno?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Moreno. -
Mike, Milwaukee
12:43 PM ET
NY giants or Phili D-Fense?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Giants. Both are great options though. -
HairyHaggisChaser, Glasgow Scotland
12:43 PM ET
Flacco or Mcnabb?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
McNabb. -
Daniel, Los Angeles
12:44 PM ET
Any word on Eli's status?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
NFL Network reporting he's "expected" to start. -
Brandon, VA
12:44 PM ET
PLEASE HELP Last try.....Garcon, Cotchery, Bryant or Massaquoi?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Garcon, Massaquoi. -
Manuel, Chicago
12:45 PM ET
C'mon Mike. K.Smith, S.Smith (NYG), H.Ward, K.Moreno. Pick 3 in a non PPR league.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Kevin Smith. -
Monica , MD
12:45 PM ET
"In Mike Fabiano We Trust" WR Randy Moss, Steve Breaston, Steve smith NYG, Homles? pick 3 Try # 54
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bench Breaston. -
Ken, Tampa, FL
12:46 PM ET
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!! Tom Brady or Donovan Mcnabb, John Carlson or Heath Miller, Steve Breaston or Miles Austin?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Brady, Carlson, Breaston. -
CJ, CA
12:47 PM ET
Ronnie Brown or Jerome Harrison?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Brown. He's too valuable to bench. -
Lee, Laurel
12:48 PM ET
Owens or Braylon Edwards?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Owens. -
Jason, Canada
12:48 PM ET
Morning Mr. Fabiano. Pick one. Hightower, Coffee, McCoy, Addai? Schaub or McNabb? and as a flex one of the remain RBs or Garcon or Sims-Walker. Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Good morning. Go with Coffee, Schaub, Hightower. -
Giovanni, California
12:49 PM ET
Another week with no answer. Pick 3 WR: Fitz, Smith(CAR), Smith(NYG), Moss (WAS), Welker, and Kevin Walter?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Fitz and the Smiths. -
Bryan, NC
12:49 PM ET
Brandon Jacobs or Jerome Harrison
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jacobs. -
Alex, Wales
12:51 PM ET
Chris Johnson or Rashard Mendenhall?!?!?!?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Johnson. -
dan, ny
12:51 PM ET
Pick 3: Bowe, White, Harvin, Burleson, Britt
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bowe, White, Burleson. -
Matt, SD
12:52 PM ET
M. Bush or S. Morris for my flex spot?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Morris. OK guys that's all for this week's chat. Need to set my 10 lineups! Good luck in Week 5!!!
