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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X) and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Herms kicks off Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season with some chatter about the Detroit Lions’ defense before handing the show over to Popes and Tyler O for an in-depth look at key players across the league in service of securing a W this Halloween weekend.

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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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X) and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, the duo of Popes and Tyler O prepare FTNers for Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. Stick around for a full breakdown of key players all across the league and championship-winning insights from two of the industry’s sharpest analysts.

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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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X) and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Herms talks about how the San Francisco 49ers’ undefeated record thus far into the 2026 NFL season ain’t just about the offense before handing it over to Popes and Tyler O for Week 6 rankings discussion. Who we startin’? Who’s sitting? Gotta listen to 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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X) and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Herms talks about how the Las Vegas Raiders are no longer Mega Awful 5000 thus far through the 2026 NFL season before handing it over to Popes and Tyler O for Week 5 rankings talk! Gotta get those Ws cookin’ in the month of October, folks. Best of luck!

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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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X) and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Herms returns to the show with some insight into why the Green Bay Packers have been struggling to open the 2026 NFL season before handing it over to Popes and Tyler O for Week 4 rankings talk! Find out where the fellas value key names and highlight situations around the league worth paying more attention to make sure you bring home that W, friends.

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X) and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Popes and Tyler O return with all new information on how managers can be best prepared to take on Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. Listen in as this duo breaks down many of the key names to be featured in Tyler O’s upcoming start/sit article on the website and highlight situations around the league worth paying more attention to in order to gain that league-winning edge.

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Herms’ Week 3 ‘Spilling the DST’ Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/spilling-the-dst-fantasy-football-defense-takes-for-week-3

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Welcome to another episode of FTN Media's Crossing Routes Podcast, co-hosted by Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X) and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Popes and Tyler O are back to break down everything that fantasy football managers will need to know ahead of Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.

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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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X), and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Popes and Tyler O are back to break down everything that fantasy football managers will need to know ahead of Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Drafts are over, folks! It’s time to get back in the game we all know and love. Best of luck in Week 1, FTNers!

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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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X), and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, Popes and Tyler O give listeners updates on the latest news around the NFL world before diving into overarching strategy and advice for fantasy managers ahead of the busiest draft weekend of the year. Best of luck drafting out there, FTNers!

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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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X), and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, the core trio sits down to discuss the recent slew of NFL preseason news before highlighting a few fantasy perspectives “left in the chamber” that managers ought to hear about ahead of 2026 home league drafts kick off soon. Does New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs become more intriguing now that Kayshon Boutte is out of town? Should we be higher on Kenneth Walker III and the Kansas City Chiefs offense? How high is the fantasy ceiling for Carolina Panthers wideout Tetairoa McMillan in 2026? Listen through 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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X), and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, the core trio sorts through the latest NFL news (including fallout from New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson’s recent hamstring injury) before hopping into a 2026 fantasy football player rankings discussion! Find out where Herms, Tyler O, and Popes differ on key names around the league at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end ahead of the upcoming NFL campaign. Are we too low on New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson? 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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X), and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). In this one, the pairing of Herms and Popes sit down to discuss recent NFL news before digging into some of Jeremy’s favorite ADP targets for the upcoming fantasy football season. So sit back, absorb the talk of contract extensions signed by Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons, and the extent of Luther Burden III’s groin injury and how it affects the Chicago Bears, all before wrapping with some key names to look out for in 2026!

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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), Tyler Orginski (@FFTylerO on X), and Jeremy Popielarz (@Popes_FF on X). The month of August brings another excellent FTN analyst into the fold here on the program, and we’re excited to have our man ‘Popes’ around to help us break down the hottest buzz from around NFL training camps, and explore the best ways for managers to consume player news. Stay locked in with us ahead of the 2026 fantasy football season!

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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). Together, let’s dig into a recent article from our main man Tyler O highlighting handcuff running backs around the NFL. Who are the best players to target for fantasy purposes in 2026? Which names are we perhaps not as keen on compared to current ADP? You’ll have to stick around and find out on today’s episode!

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Tyler O’s 2026 Handcuff Running Back Rankings Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/fantasy-football-handcuff-rankings-for-2026

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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). FTNers will be without Tyler O’s thoughts in this program, but special guest Jeff Krisko (@jeffkrisko.bsky.social on Bluesky) from Football Absurdity helps our pal Herms talk through a “Back to Basics” style conversation on big picture fantasy football strategy. Sometimes, season-long prep just requires a bit of a vibe session.

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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, we’ll highlight one of Tyler O’s excellent articles discussing potentially mispriced RB2s with RB1 upside in the upcoming NFL campaign. Join in as information is shared, and we prepare for fantasy football together.

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Tyler O’s RB2 with RB1 Upside Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/how-to-get-a-fantasy-football-rb1-at-rb2-pricing-in-2026

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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 kicks off the month of July with an in-depth look at the most common draft mistakes that fantasy managers have made in recent history. Through the lens of one of Herms’ articles (link below), we’ll look at recurring pitfalls and traps, how we can better recognize them in the future, and highlight a few 2026-specific examples.

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Herms’ Lessons From Recent Draft Busts Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/what-you-can-learn-from-recent-fantasy-football-draft-busts

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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 returns with an unofficial “Part II” of talking through the NFL’s toughest positional quagmires ahead of the 2026 fantasy football season. Join as we dig through Tyler O’s recent article on the same subject and highlight the different players from these teams we currently prefer at ADP cost this season. It's a fun episode with some fun information!

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Tyler O’s 'Positional Quagmires For 2026' Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/who-is-the-bears-top-pass-catcher-that-and-more-positional-quagmires-for-2026

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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 focuses on some of the most talented “depth” wide receivers in the NFL with lower ADP costs and reasonably high fantasy upside for the 2026 season. Who are the best WR3s around the league? Why do managers refuse to acknowledge Jakobi Meyers of the Jacksonville Jaguars? Find out!

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Tyler O’s WR3s to Target in 2026 Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/10-to-avoid-in-the-first-5-rounds-of-2026-fantasy-football-drafts

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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 highlights a few early-round ADP price tags that fantasy managers should look to avoid in 2026 fantasy drafts. Is Kenneth Walker III really going to be a dominant workhorse for the Kansas City Chiefs? Why is George Pickens being drafted so damn high while CeeDee Lamb is still around? All of that and plenty more.

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Tyler O’s 10 Early-Round ADP Players To Avoid Article:
https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/10-to-avoid-in-the-first-5-rounds-of-2026-fantasy-football-drafts

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