Matt “Money” Smith joins Elliot Harrison and Michael Fabiano to talk fantasy football down the stretch and what to do about returning wide receiver Andre Johnson and Dolphins starter Matt Moore. The guys also look forward to the fantasy playoffs and debate whether “Die Hard” is a true Christmas movie or not.

Kevin Kolb could return for Arizona this week, which might not be good news for Larry Fitzgerald.

The Texans remain optimistic Andre Johnson can return to action Sunday, even though he has been limited in practice most of the week.

Andre Johnson, Sam Bradford and Fred Davis were either limited or missing from practice Wednesday, but all hold out hope of playing Sunday. Fantasy owners, however, might want to consider contingency plans.

With the monotony of Indianapolis’ annual contention for the AFC South stifled by Peyton Manning’s injury, Houston and Tennessee will battle for the division lead Sunday as we approach the season’s midpoint.

Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin told “NFL Total Access” Saturday that he believes Wes Welker of the Patriots is “bar none” the best receiver in the NFL.

Hour 1 -  Hour 2 – Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes This week on the Fantasy Live podcast, Michael Fabiano, Jason Smith, and Elliott Harrison talk about injuries to Rashard Mendenhall and Andre Johnson, and talk to Marshall Faulk about the popularity of fantasy football. In the second hour, the guys debate what to do with your flex spot and which running backs and wide receivers should sit in Week 5.

Yes, Darrelle Revis is imposing to opposing fantasy owners, but Jason Smith says you don’t always need to be afraid of him.

The Texans have been coy about Andre Johnson’s injury, but there is starting to be some clarity as to its severity.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak assured fantasy enthusiasts when he said that WR Dre Johnson was going to miss “some time.” And by assuring us, I mean he could not have been more vague. Oh well, hopefully Dre will start tweeting out MRI photos like his teammate Arian Foster did.

Andre Johnson’s injury might not be as serious as first thought, but it could still be enough to keep him out for a time.

Fantasy owners looking for a breakout candidate at running back should look no further than Shonn Greene.

Plaxico Burress is in our studios today, and I can tell you he immediately passed the eye test. Brian Baldinger and Solomon Wilcots immediately noted and commented on his physical appearance, and Burress told me he’s sticking to a strict regimen in South Florida, and his legs feel as strong and explosive as ever. “This is best I’ve felt in years,” he said. Burress is spending his days at Bommarito Performance Systems, an elite training facility, and has been joined there by other top receivers such as Chad Ochocinco and Sidney Rice. He said the ankle issues that bogged him down in the past are long gone, and he will be ready to go whenever the lockout ends. Baldinger asked […]

NFL players crowned their No. 1 on NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2011″ on Sunday night, completing a 10-week voyage that generated as much controversy as it did consensus before coming down to yet another battle between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. This time, it was Brady’s hour.

Our latest offseason visitor to NFL Network was Roddy White, who took a few minutes to discuss the NFL’s best receivers, Tom Brady, and what the Falcons need to do to improve.