Crossing Routes Podcast

Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo introduces their player rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft class. Which names appear in the top five at quarterback and running back? Who are the potential sleepers? All of that and plenty more in store.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo puts their heads together to discuss glaring roster needs across the NFL. What teams still have major question marks with pass-catchers and running backs? Will the 2026 NFL Draft bring solutions? Tune in!

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Herms’ Biggest Remaining Roster Holes Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/biggest-positional-holes-left-to-address-this-offseason

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo talks through the ripple effects of the different signings and trades made thus far in 2026 NFL free agency. Which depth charts are in for the biggest changes, and how do these moves affect fantasy outlooks for the upcoming season? All of that and plenty more comin’ your way.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo talks through the various fantasy-relevant signings and trades thus far in 2026 NFL free agency. Who are the big winners? What lingering questions still remain? Tune in and find out.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, special guest John Arrington (@DynastyCoachA on X) from DLF and Dynasty Workshop to dig into the fallout from the 2026 NFL Combine. Which players helped their stock? Who left us with more questions than answers? Tune in and find out in this jam-packed discussion.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo discusses some of their spiciest early 2026 fantasy football takes. Who is this year’s Drake Maye? Which “aging” running back still has multiple elite years left in the tank? Tune in and find out!

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo discusses dynasty tight ends: who’s the #1 guy in 2026, are we finally believers in Kyle Pitts Sr., and how should managers view young stars such as Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, and Harold Fannin Jr.? Tune in.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo discusses a handful of intriguing wide receivers, what to expect from them in 2026, and how dynasty managers should view them as we get deeper into the NFL offseason.

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Herms’ 2026 NFL Coaching Changes Article: 

https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/the-ride-stopped-takeaways-from-the-nfl-coaching-carousel

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo discusses a handful of intriguing running backs, what to expect from them in 2026, and how dynasty managers should view them as we get deeper into the NFL offseason.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Tyler O is joined by special guest John Arrington from DLF and Dynasty Workshop to preview the 2026 rookie class.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms is joined by special guest Bryan Rockwood from FantasyNow+ to discuss the 2025 rookies at quarterback and running back. Come for some insightful dynasty talk, stick around for the laughs.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo takes a deeper dive into the world of NFL quarterbacks. How did the 2025 season affect dynasty outlooks? Where should managers be valuing names like Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears or New England Patriots star Drake Maye? Tune in and find out what the fellas have to say.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss the recent string of NFL head coach firings and to review the status of each team and the quality of job opportunities entering 2026.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss how many of their pre-draft takes aged now that we’ve reached the end of the 2025 fantasy football season. What were some of Herms’ biggest Ls? How many calls did Tyler O nail? Stick around and find out!

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 16 action and provide some waiver wire targets to attack ahead of the 2025 fantasy football championship round.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 15 action, some players worth picking up off the waiver wire for the upcoming semi-final playoff round, and which quarterbacks are best to replace Patrick Mahomes II of the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 14 action, the fallout from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones’ torn Achilles, and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 13 action, how best to prepare a roster for a playoff run, and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this Herms-less edition, Tyler O sits down with guest co-host Wyatt Bertalone (@WyattB_FF) from PlayerProfiler, DLF, and Fantasy Alarm to discuss Week 12 action and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 11 action and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 10 action and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to discuss Week 9 action, giving their perspectives on the elbow injury to Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and upcoming waiver wire targets.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo sits down to reflect on their successes and missteps from preseason analysis and player takes. We’re at the midway point of the 2025 fantasy football regular season, so it’s time for a report card exercise. Herms and Tyler O also give their advice for Week 9 waivers, too. It’s an action-packed, can’t-miss episode.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by C.H. Herms (@CH_Herms on X) and Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms is rejoined by Tyler O, officially back from his real-life adventures, to discuss Week 7 of the 2025 fantasy football season and preview the upcoming waiver wire.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms gives his waiver wire suggestions at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end ahead of Week 7 of the 2025 fantasy football season. Don’t worry, listeners — Tyler O will be back next week!

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, Herms takes on solo podcasting with a closer look inside the Weekly Fantasy Football Usage Report, which drops every Wednesday on the FTN website. Listen along as he uncovers three of the most fascinating topics from the article and 

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Herms’ Weekly Usage Report: https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/week-6-fantasy-football-usage-report-rb-wr-snap-counts-target-trends

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, Herms is joined by special guest Nate Polvogt from Optimus Fantasy (@NatePolvogt on all socials) to talk through the top waiver wire options at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end in advance of Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo breaks down their thoughts from Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, their favorite waiver wire targets, and talks through some early-season struggles for a handful of star players like Ladd McConkey and A.J. Brown.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo breaks down their thoughts from Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season and their favorite waiver wire targets throughout the episode.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo breaks down their thoughts from Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, gives their reaction to the Joe Burrow injury news, and discusses a few favorite waiver wire targets throughout the episode.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo breaks down their thoughts from Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season and their favorite waiver wire targets throughout the episode.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this one, the duo gets listeners ready for Week 1 of the 2025 fantasy football season with some pre-kickoff waiver wire advice. How can managers best utilize their IR slots? Which players should be picked up before this weekend’s action? Tune in and find out!

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). With the upcoming holiday weekend being one of the busiest draft times in fantasy football, Herms and Tyler O round out the offseason with their final pieces of advice. What are the crucial things that the duo wants fantasy managers to remember before drafting their home league teams? Tune in and find out.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, Herms and Tyler O talk through some recent NFL news, including Terry McLaurin’s contract extension, before getting into some player discussion. Who are some names of players that Tyler is higher or lower on than consensus with preseason information in mind? Listen and find out!

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, Herms and Tyler O begin their 2025 rankings debates series. Listen in as the duo debates their differences at the wide receiver position for the 2025 fantasy season.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, Herms and Tyler O begin their 2025 rankings debates series. Listen in as the duo debates their differences at the quarterback position for the 2025 fantasy season.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, Herms and Tyler O begin their 2025 rankings debates series. After explaining the process that goes into Tyler’s #1 award-winning rankings in 2024, the duo debates their differences at the running back position for the 2025 fantasy season.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, Tyler O sits down with guest Andrew Cooper of Fantasy Alarm (@CoopAFiasco) to talk about a handful of recent news items, including Matthew Stafford’s back injury and more.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, we’re talking about the various “faves and fades” from Herms for the 2025 season. Who are the players that Herms feels are undervalued (or overvalued) in drafts? Listen on and find out.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Herms (@herms.bsky.social on Bluesky) and Tyler O (@FFTylerO on X). In this episode, we’re lucky enough to hear about Tyler O’s “faves and fades” for the 2025 season. Who are the players that last year’s most accurate analyst in the industry thinks are undervalued (or overvalued) in drafts? Listen on and find out.

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