Crossing Routes Podcast

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! Be sure to check out all of ou...

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  B...

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 se...

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. Be sure to check out...

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. Be sure to check out all of our tremendous content at ftnfantasy.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

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. Be sure to check out all of our tremendous...

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. Be sure to check out all of our tremendous content at ftnfantasy.com . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

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...

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...

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 preseaso...

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. Want to become a better fantasy manager? Use promo code CROSSING to g...

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. Want to become a better fantasy manager? Use promo code CROSSING to get...

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 seas...

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. Want to become a better fantasy manager? Use promo code CROSSIN...

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. Want to become a better fantasy manager? Use prom...

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. Want...

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 discusses some of his favorite names of late-round wide receiver dart throws. Which players could break out if a couple of things shake out in their favor? Listen and find out. Want to become a better fantasy manager? Use promo...

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, the guys discuss recent training camp news such as the health status of Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon, the Courtland Sutton contract extension with the Denver Broncos, and more. Want to become a better fantasy manager? Use promo code CRO...

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). Without Tyler this week, Herms is joined by two guest co-hosts, Jeff Krisko (@jeffkrisko.bsky.social) of Football Absurdity and Wyatt Bertalone (@WyattB_FF) of PlayerProfiler, DLF, and Fantasy Alarm. In part two of a two-part show, the trio celebrates...

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). Without Tyler this week, Herms is joined by two guest co-hosts, Jeff Krisko (@jeffkrisko.bsky.social) of Football Absurdity and Wyatt Bertalone (@WyattB_FF) of PlayerProfiler, DLF, and Fantasy Alarm. In part one of a two-part show, the trio celebrates...

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 boys talk about a few handcuff running backs around the NFL that fantasy managers should be stoked about in 2025. Who are the names, and what can we make of their potential upside? Be sure to check out all the incredible fantasy footba...

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, the guys provide a quick rundown of recent NFL news. How do we feel about the Cleveland Browns’ backfield if rookie Quinshon Judkins is suspended? Does Garrett Wilson’s contract extension matter for fantasy? Are we nervous about the di...

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 highlights some running backs who are currently available at a discount in fantasy drafts. Listen in as Tyler O digs into some of his favorite RB2s that have a realistic opportunity to finish as RB1s this year. Be sure to check out...

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 discusses some wide receivers at bargain ADP prices. Listen in as Tyler outlines some of his favorite WR2s that have a realistic opportunity to finish as WR1s in the 2025 season. Be sure to check out all the incredible fantasy foot...

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 discusses a handful of players who disappointed fantasy managers in 2024 that they expect to rebound this season. Which bounceback quarterbacks are Herms and Tyler most excited about? What do they think of Jaylen Waddle now that th...