Jason Smith and Michael Fabiano break down which rookies will make the biggest fantasy impact with their new squads. Plus a fresh edition of the Fantasy Cantina awaits.

It was a busy morning, as I spent most of it flying to Chicago and chillin’ in Soldier Field. The plan was to rehearse for one of our new shows on NFL Network from there, so that’s exactly what we did. Now, I’m at Halas Hall waiting for interviews with a few dudes… but before that, I wanted to take the chance to weigh in on some issues from yesterday. Why? Because yesterday is almost two days ago and then it’ll be too late. So, want an opinion on the new, 5-year, $37.5 million contract extension for TE Aaron Hernandez and the trade of Jets T Wayne Hunter for Rams T Jason Smith? Cool… – The Patriots and Hernandez’s reps […]

NFL.com fantasy editor Michael Fabiano and Jason Smith break down the 2012 NFL Draft (heard on SiriusXM fantasy sports radio) and what it means for fantasy football next season. Which rookies will perform? Which rookies will be a bust? And why doesn’t Fabiano know who Justin Bieber or DMX are? All these questions and more will be answered. Hour 1 Hour 2 Subscribe to NFL Fantasy Live on iTunes.

On the new Cover Two Podcast, Jason Smith and Elliot Harrison break down Vikings smoke-screens, Ryan Tannehill, Trent Richardson, Michael Floyd, Brandon Weeden and a complete Top-10 mock.

Jason and Steve dish Ryan Tannehill draft drama, the Sanchez/Santonio love-fest, and Petrino-Gate. Broncos LB Von Miller stops by to talk Tannehill, Peyton, Tebow and house-hunting. Also shocking bounty talk with defensive tackle Marcus Stroud. Subscribe to the Cover Two podcast on iTunes here.

Baylor’s top prospects, including QB Robert Griffin III, drew a lot of attention Wednesday, and Griffin III made the most of it.

This week on the “Cover Two Podcast” hosts Jason Smith and Steve Wyche evaluate who impressed and who did not at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine.

With new co-host Jason Smith of “NFL Fantasy Live” in mix, the re-birth of “The Cover Two Podcast” hits some hot topics with the perfect person to address them: outspoken free-agent RB Clinton Portis.

Elliot Harrison and Michael Fabiano host a bonus edition of the “NFL Fantasy Live” podcast to talk about the NFL.com Fantasy Playoff Challenge with Jason Smith and Adam Rank as they discuss what sleepers you need to pick up to differentiate yourself from the pack and win a trip to Super Bowl XLVII.

Elliot Harrison and Michael Fabiano preview the 2011 Wild Card weekend playoff matchups and talk about what a commissioner’s role should be in a fantasy league. In the second hour, the guys are joined by fellow “NFL Fantasy Live” analysts Adam Rank and Jason Smith to talk NFL.com’s Fantasy Playoff Challenge and preview the Wild Card weekend matchups.

Elliot Harrison and Michael Fabiano go over the final week of fantasy football and who you should look to if you think your starters may be resting on the bench in Week 17. In the second hour, “NFL Fantasy Live” analysts Jason Smith and Adam Rank join the show for a 2012 fantasy football mock draft and discuss strategy for the NFL.com Playoff Challenge.

On this week’s edition of the NFL Fantasy Live podcast, NFL.com insider Jason La Canfora visits to talk about Ryan Mathews.

Star receiver Calvin Johnson’s status is in doubt for the Lions’ home opener against the Chiefs.

With Week 1 nearly in the books, here’s a look at the notable injuries from Sunday’s games.

The Rams, already without RB Steven Jackson for most of Sunday’s game against the Eagles, lost another top weapon when WR Danny Amendola left during the fourth quarter with what appears to be a serious injury.