Salute to Service The Demaryius Thomas debate
*USAA proudly hosts the on as part of its "Salute to Service" campaign to show appreciation to military, veterans and their families. Through that campaign, participating members in the Military League were given an exclusive opportunity to ask NFL Media Senior Analyst Michael Fabiano for fantasy advice. *To follow the conversation during the season, use #SaluteToService on social media and visit , as USAA and NFL honor the military throughout the NFL season.*Current and former military, sign up to play in an exclusive Military League. Click to sign up!LeRoy: I am drafting No. 6 overall in a PPR league. Would you go with at this slot and then turn around and draft a running back like in Round 2? I'm not so sure about my top two picks Robbie Erlin Jersey being from the same team, but I do believe in the high-scoring . Thanks for answering as a long time fan of and of NFL.com.Michael Fabiano: As much as I like Thomas, I would go with one of the top six running backs (, , , , , ) before I took a wide receiver. You should target a wide receiver in Round 2, however, and I wouldn't be surprised if someone Josh Donaldson Jersey like Thomas, or were still on the board. As for drafting two players from the same team in the first two rounds, I have no problem with it at all. As you mentioned, landing a duo like Ball and Thomas or Bryant and , for example, won't do your roster any harm.JW:In the future, do you believe that NFL Football will include all defensive player positions into its draft formats? Defense wins championships! You could draft the best cornerbacks, for example, or even have two drafts ... one for offense and one for defense.Michael Fabiano: We do have customizable leagues on NFL.com that allow you to include individual defensive players (IDP). In addition to your offensive skill position players and kickers, you can draft linebackers, defensive backs (cornerbacks, safeties) and defensive linemen (defensive ends, defensive tackles) and build a team that more closely mirrors a real NFL lineup. In these leagues, there are no team defenses or special teams units. The most important defenders are linebackers, because of their overall production in tackles, pa ses defensed, interceptions and sacks. If you decide to play in this level of league, which is both challenging and fun, be sure to check out our .Jared: Should I be worried about with his recent i sues? Are Bell and facing po sible suspensions, and if so, who should I target as their replacements?Michael Fabiano: If there is any sort of suspension, it isn't likely to happen any time soon and shouldn't alter the current value of Bell or Blount. In fact, I haven't moved either runner in the rankings. Bell remains and worth a second- or third-round selection, while Blount is more of a late-round pick. Brian McCann Jersey The one cause for concern when it comes to Bell's value is that Blount will see some goal-line work. Still, the Michigan State product is young, versatile and remains a good bet to finish in the top 15 at his position.David: I'm picking No. 5 in a 12-team PPR league that rewards six points for pa sing touchdowns. I like Lacy, though I'm also considering . I could then wait on a quarterback until Round 5 or 6. We also have a RB/WR flex position. Should I stock up on receivers?Michael Fabiano: As I mentioned in a previous answer, I would go with a running back with one of the first six overall picks. With the fifth pick, you're likely to land Lacy or Lynch. If you're not sold on the runners who are on the board, though, you can pa s on the position and go with . In that case, you should focus on drafting a runner in Round 2. Because of the PPR format, it makes a lot of sense to draft a wide receiver for your flex position. You should also go after wideouts with upside in the late rounds like , and . If you can't get a wide receiver to fill that flex spot, go after pa s-catching running backs like , , or .James: Who do you think will be the two top teams from each conference that will play in the conference championship games?Michael Fabiano: How in the world do you do you not pick the as one of the top Warren Spahn Jersey two teams in the NFC? Unle s injuries occur, this is going to be the team to beat. Can you remember any other team having such a strong home-field advantage? It's become almost impo sible to win in the Great Northwest, where the 12th man is so loud it can register on the Richter scale! I'm going with the over the as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. I like what the team did on defense, and any team Danny Santana Jersey led by is going to be a contender. In the AFC, the could be even better than the team that went to the . That's due in large part to the addition of defensive stars like Demarcus Ware, and . It doesn't hurt to have under center, either! As for the second AFC team, I like the . I think the could be a sleeper team, but their offensive line scares me a bit. For those fantasy fans out there who want to compete in postseason leagues, NFL.com offers a Playoff Challenge that combines and the playoffs.Michael Fabiano is an award-winning analyst on NFL.com and NFL Network and a member of the Sports Writers A sociation (FSWA) . Have a burning question on anything fantasy related? Tweet it to __ or send a question via !