Week 2 Fantasy Focus
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM ETMichael Fabiano
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NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano answered questions Friday to help you set your fantasy lineups heading into Sunday's games.
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Noah, Chicago
1:59 PM ET
Do you think it is wise to pick up Matt Cassel off of the waiver wires? I currently have Carson Palmer and Derek Anderson. They both had a rough start but I would hate to give up on them so soon. What would you do?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I think you're OK at the quarterback position. But if you have room on your roster, you can always add him as trade bait and offer him to the team that lost Brady. -
Mike, Toronto, Ontario
2:00 PM ET
Hey Mike, I got offered TO and Thomas Jones for McNabb and Hines Ward. I have Kurt Warner as backup. Good or bad for me?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd make sure you add another quarterback as insurance for Warner, but I do like this deal. -
Steve, Chicago
2:01 PM ET
Who would you start between Carson Palmer and Tarvaris Jackson considering the matchups they face in Week 2?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'm not big on Palmer this week, but I still think he's too valuable to sit in favor of Jackson. -
James, Texas
2:02 PM ET
Willis McGahee nearly caused me serious problems last week, do I start him this week or keep him in reserve and start Ray Rice?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ha...same here. I started McGahee and he killed me, but he has practiced all week. I think he's a better option than Rice. -
Matt, Texas
2:03 PM ET
Chris Perry or Joseph Addai as 2nd Rb?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Addai for sure, even with the bad matchup. -
Danny Franco, Miami, FL
2:04 PM ET
Dwayne Bowe has a good chance of repeating his Week 1 outing. But I'm afraid of benching Santonio Holmes, who always burns the Browns. In a PPR league, who do you go with?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Holmes did nothing last week, but I still like him as a breakout candidate. I'd start him ahead of Bowe. -
Terrell, Atlanta
2:05 PM ET
Starting 1 QB. Romo, Kitna, or Cutler?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Romo... -
James, Overland Park
2:05 PM ET
Start Thomas Jones or Ricky Williams?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I don't like the matchup, but Jones is the better option. -
Jason Gomez, Gainesville, FL
2:06 PM ET
Should I start Anthony Fasano over Chris Cooley and Kellen Winslow in both of my leagues?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No way. Cooley and Winslow have far more value, regardless of what Fasano did in Week 1. -
Gomez, Florida
2:07 PM ET
Thomas Jones or Matt Forte as No. 2 RB?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd side with Forte. Better matchup in Week 2. -
Tom, Dallas
2:07 PM ET
I've got RBs Chris Johnson, Willie Parker, and Ryan Grant. Who should I reserve?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Unless Grant has a setback with his hammy, reserve Johnson. -
Terrell, Atlanta
2:09 PM ET
Adam Vinatieri kicking inside or Stephen Gostkowski kicking outside?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
A little love for kickers! I'd go with Vinatieri. -
Francis, Costa Rica
2:09 PM ET
Cowboys or Eagles DST?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cowboys. -
Derek, Phoenix, AZ
2:10 PM ET
Who do you like more as a #2 running back: Willie Parker or Michael turner?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Parker's matchup is much better...I like him over Turner. -
Bob , iowa
2:10 PM ET
TE Cooley or LJ Smith
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cooley. -
Darick, Wichita
2:10 PM ET
Justin Fargas or Julius Jones as 2nd RB?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Jones. He's going to see a lot of carries this week with Maurice Morris out and all those wideouts hurt. -
Steve, Chicago
2:11 PM ET
Who should i sit between Lawrence Maroney, Jamal Lewis and Steve Slaton?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'm sitting Slaton. -
Jon , Kansas City
2:11 PM ET
Jacksonville or Bills DST?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like the Jaguars. -
Pete, Colorado
2:12 PM ET
Jason Witten or Dante Rosario?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Don't drink the Kool-Aid on Rosario...he's a one-hit wonder. -
Jeff, Ontario
2:12 PM ET
Starting 2 WR. Plaxico Burress, Hines Ward, Andre Johnson, Greg Jennings or Darrell Jackson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Burress and Johnson for sure. Great duo this week. -
Jafar, Canada
2:13 PM ET
Should I start DeSean Jackson over Brandon Marshall for my 3rd WR this week?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
No way...Marshall is the far better fantasy option. -
Jafar, Canada
2:13 PM ET
Hasselbeck or Rivers?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rivers -
Taylor, San Jose
2:13 PM ET
Mike, Forte or Maroney?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Forte -
Steve , Chicago
2:14 PM ET
Derek Anderson or Kurt Warner?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Warner -
Darick, Wichita
2:14 PM ET
Vernon Davis or Fasano?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Fasano needs a few more solid starts before I'm labeling him a true fantasy starter. Go with Davis. -
Hunter Dothard, Cartersville, Ga.
2:15 PM ET
Jones-Drew was a disappointment in Week 1 Should I continue to start him over Justin Fargas and Jonathan Stewart?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I would for now. The problem with Fargas and Stewart is you have no clue how many carries they'll see week in and week out. MJD is guaranteed to see touches for the Jags. -
Bill Deck, Hamilton Canada
2:16 PM ET
DeAngelo Williams or Sammy Morris?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Williams -
Bob, Spring City, Pa.
2:16 PM ET
Start Eli or Warner? Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Eli. Great matchup this week. -
Johnathan, West Palm
2:17 PM ET
PLEASE!!!!! Cutler or Warner? I like Warner's matchup but can I sit Cutler?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cutler's a star in the making. I like him a bit more than Warner this week. -
Shane, Williamsport, Pa
2:18 PM ET
Chris Johnson or Maroney?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Johnson -
sam, new york
2:19 PM ET
Kurt Warner or Peyton Manning?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Manning -
Steve, Brampton, Ont
2:19 PM ET
Hey Michael, I have some bad matchups this week. I need to start 1 between Kevin Smith and Jamal Lewis. Also, I need 2 WRs between Lee Evans, Braylon Edwards,and Ronald Curry. Thanks, and great advice for me last week!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Smith at RB and sit Curry among the wideouts. -
Melissa, Indiana
2:20 PM ET
Can you tell me who I should play between Wes Welker and Eddie Royal?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd still side with Welker. He's got more value than Royal despite the rookie's great Week 1 totals. -
jon, ny
2:21 PM ET
Who do I use as flex player: Randle El or Galloway?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Gallloway -
Michael, Georgia
2:21 PM ET
Start Earnest Graham or Ryan Grant? and Aaron Rodgers or Derek Anderson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with Grant and A-Rod. -
Gabe, Chicago
2:22 PM ET
Earnest Graham, DeAngelo Williams and Ricky Williams. I can only play one. Who sits?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Graham out of this trio. -
Gaylord, Marshfield, WI
2:23 PM ET
Which DST should I start in week 2. Colts or Cowboys?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cowboys...funny story just came out. Drew Rosenhaus is telling people Anquan Boldin wants to play for the Dolphins! -
Landon, Dallas,TX
2:23 PM ET
I have Torry Holt, but he was horrible week 1. I also have Devin Hester, and Matt Jones. Who should I start?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'm still going with Holt, despite the matchup in Week 2. -
Tom, DC
2:24 PM ET
Which three out of the four: Reggie Wayne, Plaxico Burress, Calvin Johnson or Brandon Marshall?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Wow that's one heck of a group. I'd sit Marshall. -
Craig, Frostburg, MD
2:25 PM ET
Earnest Graham or Chris Johnson? Jerricho Cotchery or Calvin Johnson? Thomas Jones or Sammy Morris?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Graham, Calvin Johnson and Thomas Jones. -
tony, new jersey
2:26 PM ET
Larry Johnson, Reggie Bush, Joseph Addai, or Matt Forte? I need two.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Go with L.J. and Bush. -
Bert, Florida
2:26 PM ET
Aaron Rodgers or Cutler?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Cutler -
Mikko, Helsinki, Finland
2:26 PM ET
Hasselbeck, Schaub or Griese from waivers?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Schaub...who will Hasselbeck throw to this week? -
Jonathan, Miami
2:27 PM ET
Who would you start? Matt Forte or Chris Johnson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Forte -
Dennis, Palm Beach Gardens
2:27 PM ET
Who should I start at the WR spot Eddie royal or DeSean Jackson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jackson...as long as Reggie Brown is out. -
Sam, N.Y.
2:28 PM ET
Reggie Bush or Chris Johnson?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Bush -
Jeff , Ontario
2:29 PM ET
Starting 2 RB. Marion Barber, Michael Turner, Clinton Portis, Julius Jones, or Larry Johnson? Thanks.
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd go with Barber and Portis. -
Justin, Tennessee
2:29 PM ET
Chris Johnson or Darren McFadden?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Johnson -
dj, ohio
2:30 PM ET
Javon Walker or Patrick Crayton for my third wideout?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I just don't like Walker this season. Go with Crayton. -
John, Dallas
2:30 PM ET
Romo, Cassel or Rivers?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Romo -
Dan, Indiana
2:31 PM ET
Rodgers or Garrard?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Rodgers -
Justin, Chicago
2:31 PM ET
Choose three: Chris Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Jerricho Cotchery or Edgerrin James?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd put Edgerrin on the bench. -
Joe, AZ
2:32 PM ET
Todd Heap or Tony Scheffler??
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I'd side with Heap. -
ken, GA
2:33 PM ET
Start Eli manning or Drew Brees?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I like Eli this week, but I'm going with Brees. -
Dustin, Minneapolis
2:34 PM ET
Who should I start Brandon Marshall or T.J. Houshmandzadeh, both have bad matchups... HELP!!!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Houshmandzadeh, but it's a close call. -
Arthur, Toronto Ontario
2:35 PM ET
I need two RBs. Jamal Lewis, Chris Johnson or Willis McGahee?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Unless McGahee has a setback, I'd start him with Johnson and sit Lewis. -
Jafar, Canada
2:36 PM ET
Marshawn Lynch or Michael Turner as No. 2 back?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
I don't like Lynch's matchup this week. Go with Turner. -
David, NEW MEXICO
2:37 PM ET
PLEASE HELP!!!! Thomas Jones or Joseph Addai?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Addai -
D Hand, Canada
2:37 PM ET
Selvin Young or Deuce McAllister in a flex spot?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Young -
Steve, Michigan
2:38 PM ET
I need to RBs: Addai, Graham, Jones-Dew?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Addai and Graham -
John, Florida
2:38 PM ET
Steve Slaton or Ronnie Brown? Cardinals DST or Eagles DST? Thanks
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Brown over Slaton and the Cardinals over the Eagles. -
Manny, Chicago
2:38 PM ET
Darrel Jackson or Ted Ginn?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Ginn, unless you can add David Patten. -
michael, ny
2:39 PM ET
McNabb , Rivers, or Derek Anderson ?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
McNabb is the best bet. -
Gaylord, Marshfield, WI
2:39 PM ET
Chris Johnson or Jamal Lewis?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Johnson -
Jody, Dallas
2:39 PM ET
Jags D or Packers D? Hook me up!
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Jags...you're hooked up! -
Chris , Albuquerque
2:40 PM ET
Out of Marion Barber and Earnest Graham who should i start?
Michael Fabiano, NFL.com
Barber for sure. OK guys I'm getting some lunch. Thanks for all the questions. I'll be on Team Cam on NFL Network today between 4-5 p.m. EST. Check it out and good luck this week!
