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.

Although I didn’t use my tickets to Overreaction Theater, acknowledging that it is presesaon, here are some first half observations and quick thoughts from the football game between the Rams and Patriots.

Rodger Saffold continues to get work with the Rams first-team offense at left tackle while Jason Smith works his way back from a fractured toe.

The level of concern over the health of Antonio Bryant might have to be raised after the Bengals revealed he has missed four straight practices.

A quick look at some notable nuggets from around the league, including why the injury to Rams OT Jason Smith is more serious than originally thought.

No more mock drafts. This is the real deal, and Commissioner Roger Goodell just said “Let’s get started.”

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at some notable developments.

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable developments.

Bears LB Lance Briggs (knee) and LT Orlando Pace (groin) are listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Rams, making it likely that both will miss their first game of the season.