Articles by Andrew Erickson
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Players to Add, Stash & Drop (Week 6)
The bye weeks provide fantasy football enthusiasts with a stern test of their managerial acumen. We were eased into the NFL’s bye period in Week 5 with a two-team bye week. Things get tougher this week with four teams — the Bengals, Lions, Dolphins, and Vikings — on hiatus. Before we get to the most attractive options on the waiver wire this week, a reminder that our threshold for inclusion in this article is sub-50% rostership in Yahoo leagues.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Players to Add, Stash & Drop (Week 3)
It’s rare for a fantasy football waiver wire week to get an “A” grade in this article. Far more often, we lament the lack of quality waiver options. Week 3 gets an A-minus, but hey … it’s still an A. This is indeed a good week for waivers. There are a couple of widely available gems who’ll spark vigorous FAAB bidding. There are appealing options at the always-in-demand running back position. There are a number of worthwhile additions at wide receiver.
Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings & Tiers (2026 Fantasy Football)
We’ll have you covered as you prepare for your 2026 dynasty rookie drafts. In order to dominate your dynasty rookie draft, check out our expert consensus dynasty rookie draft rankings. And sync your dynasty league to practice with fast and free dynasty rookie mock drafts. Below, we dive into dynasty rookie draft rankings from some of our fantasy football expert community.
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.10 (2026)
It would take something significant in the coming weeks for the top six in draft order to see changes in their average draft position (ADP), but down at the back end of round one, it could happen a little more easily. If Justin Jefferson and Kyler Murray have a positive camp, could Jefferson climb past this range? If James Cook is constantly catching passes, what does that mean for him? Those are questions we’ll get to in the coming weeks.
Fantasy Football Rankings vs. Projections: Wide Receivers (2026)
The is the same fantasy football exercise we ran at quarterback and running back. We sorted our season-long projections by total projected FPTS to build a “projection rank,” then compared it to each receiver’s actual expert consensus ranking to find the widest gaps. Let’s dive deeper into the biggest gaps. 2026 Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer Best Fantasy Football Rankings 2026 WR Fantasy Football Rankings vs.
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings (2026 Fantasy Football)
We’ll have you covered as you prepare for your 2026 dynasty rookie drafts. In order to dominate your superflex dynasty rookie draft, check out our expert consensus superflex dynasty rookie draft rankings. And sync your dynasty league to practice with fast and free dynasty rookie mock drafts. Below, we dive into superflex dynasty rookie draft rankings from some of our fantasy football expert community.
China Is Rehearsing More Than Amphibious Landings
China Is Rehearsing More Than Amphibious Landings For years, the public debate over a possible Chinese Communist invasion of Taiwan has focused on a single question: Does the People’s Liberation Army have sufficient amphibious lift to move an invasion force across the Taiwan Strait? Read Full Article »
Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings & Tiers (2026 Fantasy Football)
We’ll have you covered as you prepare for your 2026 dynasty rookie drafts. In order to dominate your dynasty rookie draft, check out our expert consensus dynasty rookie draft rankings. And sync your dynasty league to practice with fast and free dynasty rookie mock drafts. Below, we dive into dynasty rookie draft rankings from some of our fantasy football expert community.
3 Wide Receivers to Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football)
When preparing for your fantasy football drafts, knowing which players to target and which to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and others to leave for your leaguemates is to use our expert consensus fantasy football rankings compared to fantasy average draft position (ADP).
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings & Tiers (2026 Fantasy Football)
We’ll have you covered as you prepare for your 2026 dynasty rookie drafts. In order to dominate your superflex dynasty rookie draft, check out our expert consensus superflex dynasty rookie draft rankings. And sync your dynasty league to practice with fast and free dynasty rookie mock drafts. Below, we dive into superflex dynasty rookie draft rankings from some of our fantasy football expert community.
Crypto Currents: Circle launches ARC token after revenue miss
The stablecoin economy is asserting itself as a front-line capital market as Circle’s first public earnings cycle lands with a revenue miss offset by explosive on-chain volume growth and a headline-grabbing $222M token raise backed by Wall Street’s biggest names.
Crypto Currents: Robinhood crypto revenue collapses 47% in Q1
Robinhood’s weak crypto quarter is colliding with a louder pro‑bitcoin message from Washington, leaving traders to decide whether U.S. exchanges are in a temporary lull or the early stages of a policy driven pivot. At the same time, Visa’s stablecoin buildout, fresh bitcoin treasury disclosures, and new mining and AI infrastructure deals are shifting how listed companies earn, hold, and service digital assets around the core bitcoin (BTC-USD) and ether (ETH-USD) trade.
Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)
You’re about to scroll to the Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft results. Try not to. We all do it. You’ve read your favorite analysts’ takes. You’ve listened to trusted podcasts. You already know who you want to take. You’re here because you want confirmation bias; your rookie draft plan is largely set, and you’re looking for assurance. You won’t get reassurance here. Not because this mock will be wildly different. It probably won’t be.
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)
The NFL draft is almost here. With only days between now and the first round, it is time to get excited for the impact these rookies can have on fantasy leagues. Let’s celebrate with a three-round dynasty rookie mock draft. No matter how you cut it, this is a tough draft class for offensive skill positions. As a result, the more you can prep, the better.
2026 NFL Mock Draft With Trades: First-Round Picks & Predictions
After months of smoke, lies and manufactured chaos, the noise finally dies, and the truth shows up on the board. Teams aren’t hiding behind projections anymore — they’re on the clock, making decisions that will either save jobs or blow up timelines. This 2026 NFL mock draft leans into fit, value and the reality that a few franchises are about to swing big and pray they don’t miss.
Odds On: Polymarket gives 48% chance Hormuz normalizes by April 30
“Odds On” is The Fly’s weekly series diving into the most interesting bets on events trading platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi, and Robinhood. Subscribers, add $EBET to your Fly portfolios for alerts on news about events trading. BACKGROUND: On February 28, the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran, after which shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply amid attacks and threats against commercial vessels.
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)
It’s research season for dynasty managers. While savvy managers are eating up all the prospect evaluations, it’s time to start projecting your league’s rookie drafts. Since this dynasty rookie mock draft is well before the actual NFL Draft, it will lean heavily on my rookie fantasy football rankings for half-PPR Superflex leagues. However, I will make a note of players whose draft capital/landing spot could move them. Getting down and dirty for draft season is what the best managers do.
Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft (2026 Fantasy Football)
We’ll have you covered with our dynasty rookie draft rankings and advice to help you dominate your leagues. Here’s a look at a superflex dynasty rookie mock draft using our free draft simulator. We dive into a few of the picks below. Dynasty Rookie Rankings Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator 2026 NFL Draft Guide 2026 NFL Mock Drafts Superflex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft Here’s a five-round, superflex dynasty rookie mock draft.
Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings (2026 Fantasy Football)
We’ll have you covered as you prepare for your 2026 dynasty rookie drafts. In order to dominate your dynasty rookie draft, check out our expert consensus dynasty rookie draft rankings. And sync your dynasty league to practice with fast and free dynasty rookie mock drafts. Below, we dive into dynasty rookie draft rankings from some of our fantasy football expert community.
Crypto Currents: Trump truce talk lights up treasuries and tokenized stocks
The tape today is a live test of how much geopolitical cooling can reflate the “digital gold” and “on-chain capital markets” trades at the same time. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Crypto Currents: Core Scientific sells BTC for AI amid Iran unrest
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is trading up roughly 3.4% Tuesday morning near $68,000 after whipsawing over the weekend when U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran briefly sent prices near $63,000. Bloomberg noted the selloff “left almost no lasting trace of fear or safe-haven demand,” attributing the muted reaction to already-lightened positioning after months of consolidation.
Crypto Currents: Treasuries buy the dip as geopolitics weigh on flows
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and ether (ETH-USD) start March stuck in a post-Iran shock range as corporate treasuries ramp up BTC and ETH accumulation into ETF outflows and macro risk, setting up a tug-of-war between listed “bitcoin standard” plays, tokenization pivots, and mining-to-AI transitions. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Crypto Currents: Bitcoin rips past $68K as treasury buyers tiptoe back in
Bitcoin rallied sharply Wednesday, reclaiming $68,000 after touching lows near $62,500 earlier this week, as corporate treasury accumulation buys, the first meaningful bitcoin ETF inflow in a week, and short covering drove a rebound across crypto-adjacent equities. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Crypto Currents: Circle crushes estimates as treasury stocks face record shorts
Strategy has emerged as the largest short target among U.S. large-caps as Circle Internet Group delivered a blowout earnings report that sent shares soaring 17% in premarket trading. The contrasting fortunes underscore the sector’s bifurcation between profitable stablecoin infrastructure and leveraged Bitcoin treasury models under pressure. Meanwhile, multiple companies reporting major AI-related developments Tuesday and Wednesday.
Crypto Currents: ETF outflows mount as infrastructure launches accelerate
Bitcoin fell toward $63,000 and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slid to “extreme fear” as President Trump’s plan to raise global tariffs to 15%, escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, and fallout from a viral AI disruption report added pressure to risk assets, leaving bitcoin on track for its worst month since June 2022.
Crypto Currents: Strategy marks milestone bitcoin buy in risk-off tape
Strategy doubles down with its 100th bitcoin purchase funded by fresh equity, even as Bitdeer dumps its entire bitcoin treasury to pivot into AI infrastructure and Bitmine builds the largest single ether staking position. Bitcoin slides below $65,000 on tariff shock, ETF outflows accelerate, and exchanges from Gemini to Coinbase face a tougher macro, regulatory and flow backdrop. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Institutions expand digital asset holdings amid market reset Original
The digital asset landscape is witnessing a paradox today as traditional financial heavyweights and dedicated infrastructure companies double down on their operations, even as broader market sentiment remains pressured. From expanding derivatives access and massive treasury accumulations to strategic mining pivots, institutional players are building for the future regardless of current price action. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq CEOs to headline Mar-a-Lago forum
Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential The walls between Wall Street and the digital frontier continue to fall as banking titans and exchange leaders align with the administration for a historic policy summit.
Crypto Currents: Bitcoin price remains under pressure amid tech retreat
The cryptocurrency market is exhibiting significant weakness today as major assets track a broader retreat in tech stocks and gold, with bitcoin correlation to the Nasdaq turning positive. Despite the drawdown, institutional adoption continues to accelerate, with major mining operations reporting record revenues and traditional banking giants disclosing significant digital asset holdings. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Standard Chartered warns of more pain as bitcoin falls
Market sentiment remains fragile as major banking institutions adjust their price forecasts downward, even as corporate players like Strategy and Robinhood deepen their commitment to digital asset infrastructure. Despite the near-term volatility, the convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology continues to drive significant equity investment. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Robinhood shares dip on revenue miss
Robinhood shares falter on a revenue miss despite optimistic analyst coverage, while miner Canaan sees stock struggles amid strong earnings. Elsewhere, institutional giants like Goldman Sachs and Franklin Templeton adjust their strategies in the evolving digital asset landscape. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Crypto Currents: Digital assets face volatility as institutional euphoria fades
Digital asset markets are grappling with a significant retreat as institutional demand stabilizes but fails to offset broader selling pressure. While exchange-traded funds see tentative inflows, regulatory scrutiny in the U.K. and operational errors in South Korea are weighing on investor sentiment. This shift comes as Federal Reserve officials suggest the post-election rally may be losing steam. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Markets find footing as mining and fintech sectors overhaul
The digital asset ecosystem is attempting to stabilize following a period of intense deleveraging, with institutional appetite and corporate efficiency taking center stage. As mining firms aggressively pivot toward artificial intelligence and fintech giants lean into leaner operations, the narrative is shifting from pure speculation to infrastructure utility. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Bitcoin plunges below $68,000 amid liquidation cascade Original
The cryptocurrency market is grappling with a severe downturn as bitcoin fell below the $68,000 threshold, hitting its lowest level in 15 months. A “demand vacuum” has emerged, driven by a broad risk-off sentiment in global markets and heavy institutional offloading from spot ETFs. While corporate giants like Google and CME Group continue to build on-chain infrastructure, the immediate price action reflects a significant “crisis of faith” among investors.
Crypto Currents: Bitcoin markets face identity crisis as miners rally
Cryptocurrency markets are navigating a complex phase as legacy financial institutions accelerate tokenization efforts while primary holders manage significant volatility. Today’s highlights examine a sharp price target reduction for Strategy, a massive $11B market value surge for U.S.-listed miners, and a strategic pivot into high-performance computing for major digital asset holdings. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Strategy slides while stablecoin yield talks stall Original
Strategy slides as Galaxy Digital reports a $482M loss, but Wall Street is buying the dip with record ETF inflows. Meanwhile, White House negotiations over stablecoin legislation hit a stalemate, and new manufacturing data signals a potential “risk-on” shift for the markets. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Markets face liquidity strain amid regulatory shifts Original
The market mood is risk-off as macroeconomic jitters and the nomination of a hawkish Fed chair drive capital toward traditional safe havens like gold. Bitcoin has sharply decoupled from the tech rally, leaving investors anxious as leverage washes out of the system. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Crypto Currents: Bitcoin drops to $81,000 as investors brace for Warsh
Markets react to a potential shift in monetary policy as a new Federal Reserve nominee takes the stage. While Donald Trump taps a former governor with a nuanced view on digital assets to lead the central bank, crypto-linked equities continue to face pressure from broader economic headwinds. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Starmer diz que Reino Unido não pode ignorar a China, enquanto Trump critica acordos com Pequim
O primeiro-ministro britânico, Keir Starmer, afirmou nesta sexta-feira que seria insensato o Reino Unido não se engajar com a China, rejeitando uma declaração do presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, de que seria perigoso fazer negócios com Pequim. Starmer é o mais recente líder ocidental a visitar a China em busca de proteção econômica e geopolítica contra a imprevisibilidade de Trump, o que irritou o líder norte-americano.
Crypto Currents: Tech giants and regulators shape digital asset infrastructure Original
The intersection of massive artificial intelligence capital expenditure and pivotal legislative maneuvers is redefining the digital asset landscape, as bitcoin miners transition into high-performance computing partners while the White House moves to break the regulatory deadlock on market structure. From the expansion of stablecoin utility on Wall Street to the push for tokenized equities, the migration of traditional finance to digital rails is accelerating across every major sector.
Fidelity enters the stablecoin race, the Senate Agriculture Committee sets a date for a critical crypto bill, and Morgan Stanley deepens its digital asset bench with a new strategy head. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
While retail sentiment shifts toward prediction markets amid a price correction, institutional investors and corporate treasuries are actively accumulating assets, viewing the current downturn as a buying opportunity. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us at 2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Crypto Currents: BitGo comes public as BlackRock moves assets Original
As BitGo prepares for its NYSE debut and BlackRock manages significant outflows, the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets faces new pressure from rising inflation forecasts and regulatory shifts. Meanwhile, companies like Strategy and Strive are restructuring their balance sheets to deepen their bitcoin exposure. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
Crypto Currents: Galaxy to launch fund targeting sector volatility Original
Global markets are navigating a complex landscape as Strategy doubles down on its bitcoin treasury strategy and Galaxy Digital prepares to launch a new volatility-focused hedge fund. Meanwhile, Citizens Financial highlights the economic potential of blockchain technology, and institutional investors adjust their positions amid shifting political winds. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly.
The Perfect Fantasy Football Draft
Fantasy football tends to be a forward-looking pastime, with good reason. Hindsight is 20/20, and knowing what already happened doesn’t win championships. Sometimes, though, looking back at past results can be a helpful exercise. With that in mind, this article will go back in time and make the perfect 2025 fantasy football draft against real ADP. Could you draft the perfect team?
Crypto Currents: Strategy buys $2.1B bitcoin as NYSE plans tokenized trade
Global trade tensions and rising bond yields are pressuring risk assets, sending tech and crypto-linked stocks lower even as corporate adoption accelerates. Strategy has executed its largest bitcoin purchase in over a year, while the New York Stock Exchange is reportedly building a blockchain-based venue for round-the-clock trading. Meanwhile, political shifts are reshaping the industry landscape, from the Trump family’s growing crypto portfolio to regulatory debates at Davos.
Crypto Currents: Trump media to launch token for shareholders
As 2025 concludes with a convergence of politics and digital finance, U.S. president Donald Trump’s media company unveils a crypto token distribution for the company’s investors, while asset managers flood the zone with new filings. Stay up on the crypto news that matters with “Crypto Currents,” daily from The Fly. Join us daily at2 PM ET for your essential briefing on the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency on FlyCast radio.
Fantasy Football Injuries to Know for Waiver Wire Pickups
And it all boils down to this! Welcome to the finish line for the majority of fantasy football leagues, as Week 17 represents the finale and championship round. Anyone left with a high waiver-wire bid or anything left in their FAAB clip should feel free to use it now, whether to bolster their own roster or block an upgrade for their opponent. Be proactive and aggressive when adding pickups this week – it is better to have someone on your bench go off than in your opponent’s starting lineup.
Fantasy Football Quarterback Streamers & Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 16)
Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books. Hopefully, your team pulled out the victory. However, the only easy win was last week’s win. So, let’s look at the top streaming quarterback options for Week 16. More Waiver Wire Pickups Weekly Fantasy Football Expert Rankings Fantasy Football Start/Sit Advice Fantasy Football Trade Tools Fantasy Football Quarterback Streamers & Waiver Wire Pickups All the quarterbacks in this article are rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues.
Fantasy Football Injuries to Know for Waiver Wire Pickups
The fantasy football playoffs are here. A big congratulations to all of our followers who have made it this far in the season. It is a significant accomplishment, considering the fantasy football injuries and bye weeks we’ve had to navigate.
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