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 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...

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 boiz engage in a fun game inspired by Herms’ recurring article series, ‘Fantasy Faceoff,’ and choose between players who carry nearly identical price tags in drafts, based on current 2025 redraft ADP. Be sure to check out all the incre...

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 fellas discuss a recent article by Herms that highlights common mistakes and pitfalls that redraft managers fall into every year. What are these fantasy traps, and who do Herms and Tyler think could be the problem players in 2025? List...

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 guys make up for skipping over the tight end position during their 2024 rookie series. Join Herms and Tyler as they give their proper flowers to Brock Bowers and contemplate if there are any other intriguing names to be buying in dynas...

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 caps off the 2024 rookie series by ripping into a redo superflex mock draft! Join the fellas as they go two rounds back and forth picking their favorite second-year players based on what we know now. Be sure to check out all the in...

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 continues their series on the 2024 rookie class. Join Herms and Tyler as they dive into four of the most polarizing names and what dynasty managers should do with them in leagues. Be sure to check out all the incredible fantasy foo...

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 fellas dig into the findings of a research project that Herms recently completed for the site on committee backfields (link below). Get ready to learn about how much volume successful committees need to feed each back, and then Herms a...

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 dish about the rookie running backs from the 2024 class. Tyler has a list of four runners that cost very little to acquire in dynasty right now and will also be cheap for season-long managers in drafts, too. Find out who they are...

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 and Tyler discuss three players that Herms is fading relative to their cost, according to FTN’s current ADP. Later, the guys get into why selecting elite quarterbacks early in redraft makes sense in the current fantasy landscape. Be...

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 and Tyler dish about the rookie quarterbacks from the 2024 class. Be prepared to learn some fun facts and stats about Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix, in addition to hearing how the duo feels about them from a dynasty lens. Oh...

Welcome to the second 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 and Tyler sit down for a big picture discussion on some of their "fantasy football mantras" and dive into the different ways that they approach conducting their fantasy analysis. Listen along as the duo gives key tips on becoming...

Welcome to the debut 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, Herms and Tyler sat down to discuss some of the players from the 2025 draft class they've been taking lots of shots on in dynasty rookie drafts so far this offseason. Listen along as the duo talks Jaxson Dart, Tre'Veyon Hende...

Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) and LaQuan Jones (@RealDealFantasy) recap the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals.  -Joe Burrow's MVP caliber season -Chase Brown emerges as a top-five fantasy RB -Ja'Marr Chase wins the Triple Crown -Tee Higgins' future -Much more! Ready for MLB? Check out the FTN Fantasy Ultimate 2025 Fantasy Baseball Guide today! https://ftnfantasy.com/mlb/the-ultimate-2025-fantasy-baseball-guide...