Fantasy Five with James Koh: Recent Episodes
James Koh
Love fantasy but don't have time? We got you. Critical waiver wire adds, enticing sleeper picks, best and worst matchup data; James Koh will take you through every move you'll need to stay in first place...and all in five minutes or less.
Whether you’re playing for your championship or another DFS cash, James Koh has you covered! He explains why Tee Higgins, Allan Lazard,Gio Bernard and Darrell Henderson offer solid upside at cost in DFS this week. The only gift Koh wants is for you to rate and subscribe!
With your fantasy semi’s on the line, James Koh explains why Chris Carson and Brandin Cooks come with roster-shattering floors. PLUS start or sit: Keke Coutee, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Keelan Cole. Subscribe and rate the podcast!
Need help navigating your semi-finals matchup? Or maybe you’ve been bounced well it’s never too late to play DFS! Either way James Koh has you covered! This episode he explains why King Derrick and Jonathan Taylor are in prime smash spots and makes the case for a Colts stack this week. Plus if you need a sleeper tight end, can we interest you in Cole Kmet?
The Titans superstar was a colossal disappointment in WK13 but James Koh explains why the matchup against the Jaguars could see him as the top-scoring fantasy asset of the week. PLUS why Koh is going all in on Tee Higgins this week in both redraft and DFS.
James Koh says congrats on making the fantasy playoffs... now FADE Dalvin Cook??? The Vikings running back has been the RB 1.1 since coming back from injury but Koh explains how the Bucs run defense could potentially crush your fantasy playoff hopes and dreams. PLUS if you need a couple of sleeper wide receivers, could we interest you in Mike Williams or even Willie Snead? Subscribe and rate!
The Dallas Cowboys running back and lynch pin to your fantasy playoff hopes and dreams completely fell off last week. James Koh looks into what is ailing Ezekiel Elliott. PLUS he makes a strong case for why J.D. McKissic could be a viable sleeper back even against a ferocious Steelers defense.
The QB 1.1 through 11 weeks, Kyler Murray crushed fantasy managers in pivotal WK12 game with single digit production. James Koh is worried that he'll flop again against a tough Rams defense. PLUS he explains why two under-the-radar receivers in Michael Pittman and Jamison Crowder could be studs this week.
After a brief hiatus, James Koh is back and laying out widely available streaming options at tight end and quarterback. He explains why Mike Gesicki, Jordan Reed, Daniel Jones and... Kirk Cousins (??!?) are savvy pickups for not only this week but for next week as well.
James Koh explains why he's COMPLETELY out of the DJ Moore business. PLUS Chase Claypool saw 13 targets in WK9, Jerry Jeudy and Jakobi Meyers saw a season high 14 targets. Buying or selling the unexpected volume hogs of WK9 and what it means for WK10 and beyond.
James Koh explains why the Steelers tight end is in a prime spot and why the Packers other outside receiver could post back-to-back strong games. Also Koh apologizes for leading you (and himself) astray in the San Francisco backfield.
As we enter Week 9 rosters everywhere are decimated by injuries and bye weeks. James Koh offers up some deep-ish sleepers to help fix that ailing roster. He makes cases for Gage and Jakobi Meyers at WR and has a couple of intriguing names at running back you need to pay attention to.
After a year and a half off, extremely limited practice time and despite the head coach saying AB might see 10 snaps, James Koh is pushing all his chips in on Antonio Brown this week. PLUS why Mike Evans in that same game is on high alert versus Marshon Lattimore. And in what is becoming almost a running joke for this program, Koh once again pushes Anthony Miller as a sleeper this week.
With a matchup against James Bradberry looming, James Koh is worried Mike Evans could disappoint fantasy managers. PLUS why Gio Bernard, Jalen Reagor, Alexander Mattison and Jamaal Williams could offer solid returns.
It has been a disastrous couple of weeks for the Dak-less Cowboys but James Koh believes Lamb can at least post a solid day. Zeke? Eh, not so much. PLUS he gives a full breakdown of the Rams-Dolphins game and explains why Darrell Henderson could explode.
James Koh explains why Kenny Golladay and Kareem Hunt could potentially be the top positional plays of the weekend PLUS why the numbers say Derrick Henry could come crashing back down to earth against the Steelers. Please rate and subscribe!
With the news that Antonio Brown could potentially resurface with Russell Wilson and the Seahawks, James Koh explains why he's more excited than most other fantasy analysts. PLUS Koh shines a spotlight on two lesser known players in Niners RB JaMycal Hasty and Chargers deep sleeper Jalen Guyton.
After a year away, could Rob Gronkowski be rounding into form? James Koh certainly thinks so. Why the future hall of famer is an excellent buy low candidate or if available should be added off waivers. PLUS Koh gives a couple of sports betting nuggets including why you should hammer the David Montgomery prop this week.
What does Le'Veon Bell signing mean for both Lev and Clyde Edwards-Helaire? James Koh breaks down all the fantasy implications in a bonus emergency episode.
Bell's value won't be lower than it is right this second and James Koh lays out why you should make the risky move of trading a flex player to acquire Bell's services. PLUS a reminder that Royce Freeman is widely available and worth an add.
The fantasy world is buzzing after Chase Claypool dropped a 40 spot in WK5 but James Koh is just very lightly tapping on the brakes as he points out how Pittsburgh's offense has fundamentally changed from years past. He also dishes on hot waiver adds in Alexander Mattison and Mecole Hardman.
With the Cowboys losing both starting tackles for the season, Ezekiel Elliott's value is probably the highest it's going to get all season. James Koh goes deep into the numbers to see if Zeke can keep up his top-5 pace for the season.
After monster efforts in WK4, James Koh explains why he believes Joe Mixon and Amari Cooper will deliver disappointment to fantasy managers in WK5. PLUS why Zach Pascal and Tim Patrick are enticing emergency fill-in plays.
James Koh details why a fundamental shift in offensive philosophy will continue to #LetAllenCook in Buffalo. PLUS could the league’s leading rusher in Derrick Henry be primed for a bust WK4 (if they play at all!) given his matchup versus Pittsburgh? The stats paint a bleak WK4 picture.
James Koh explains why Tee Higgins could help push your roster to the next level and pleads with you all to stop chasing the Rex Burkhead points.
James Koh dishes on his favorite plays of the week, including why Henry could go off against Minnesota. PLUS not one but two bold prediction fades in Darren Waller and… Aaron Jones??!?!
“This week, Rodgers is going to see real, actual NFL professionals out there at cornerback…” James Koh breaks down the numbers and explains why Rodgers could disappoint after a torrid start. PLUS why Desean Jackson and Corey Davis are a couple of his favorite plays this week.
Freeman will be one of the most added players off the wire but James Koh isn’t buying it. He explains why he’s much higher on Mike Davis, Jerick McKinnon and Darrell Henderson.
A little known Colts tight end has 33:1 odds that James Koh doesn’t hate plus he explains why Anthony Miller could provide nice returns as his lock of the week. Hint: the Giants stink at defending the slot!
The worry over Ekeler’s one target in WK1 is overblown according to James Koh. But a player he is worried about? Zach Ertz. Plus he explains why Logan Thomas and N’Keal Harry are a couple of his favorite sleepers for WK2.
James Koh explains why volume and history make the new Carolina speedster a potential every-week flex play. PLUS Koh gives insight on Nyheim Hines, Malcolm Brown, Joshua Kelley and Benny Snell.
James Koh shares some of his observations from a star-studded Chiefs-Texans season opener. Plus he explains why the LV-CAR game could yield serious fantasy points and is a great spot for you sports bettors out there.
FOOTBALL IS ON DECK! James Koh examines the confounding depth charts released by the Chargers and Washington, weighing in on Joshua Kelly and Antonio Gibson. PLUS Koh explains why Michael Pittman is a spicy WK1 deep sleeper pick.
With Adrian Peterson now in a Lions’ uniform, James Koh highlights exactly why AP might indeed come in and contribute immediately, spelling doom and gloom for the fantasy prospects of both D’Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson. Plus let’s just stop talking about the Jaguars backfield okay?
Could Van Jefferson steal enough volume to hurt the stat lines of Kupp and/or Woods? James Koh breaks it down and examines what Leonard Fournette’s addition means to a crowded Tampa backfield.
Reports of Kamara receiving an epidural shot in his back has James Koh’s head spinning into another universe. Could the Saints be masking a more serious injury?!?!
After the former #4 pick was surprisingly let go by Jacksonville, James Koh casts his vote on which Jags RB could benefit the most.
With uncertainty on the sports calendar, Brad turns his attention for today to the NFL season with four futures bets. He has the team he believes will score the most points this season. Who will toss more touchdowns between Cam Newton and Teddy Bridgewater? The guys are down on Devin Singletary’s total rushing for the season, but in New York there’s a tight end they think will break through.
The athletic rookie has been the buzziest player in Steelers camp, could he really storm the scene in year one? Plus with two starting offensive linemen out for the season for the Eagles, James Koh breaks down what it could mean for their offense.
With uncertainty in the NBA Bubble, Brad looks to three NFL futures bets and two baseball games in today’s Fade Five. Do you think the Panthers and Giants are going to stink? So does Brad as he looks at points allowed and total wins for the bottom of the NFL’s barrel. The guys both believe that Josh Jacobs will find the end zone early and often. On the diamond for today, Brad is bullish with Max Scherzer and tries to stay hot with the Orioles and Blue Jays game.
On this International Dog Day, Brad is looking for the plus numbers and a chance to win on the underdogs. His favorite dog of the day is the Oklahoma City Thunder. He expects plenty of runs in the Cubs/Tigers game. With no Damian Lillard for Portland, he likes two key overs on player props for the Trail Blazers. Plus the guys look to an NFL future prop for Kareem Hunt.
James Koh breaks down the fantasy football prospects for two running backs with similar ADPs. He explains why despite recent positive reports on the new Falcon, he is staying away from the former OPOY in drafts, opting instead to go with the unproven Colts rookie.
Happy Birthday, Sean Connery. In honor of the original 007, Brad and Nate have your Fade Five shaken, not stirred. Brad likes the White Sox to sink the Pirates and is bullish on Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. The guys mix in a James Connor player prop and expect a lot of points between the Jazz and Nuggets.
The Chargers wideout is dealing with a shoulder sprain and the Cardinals back is in a walking boot, James Koh breaks down the fantasy football fallout.
After Jamal Murray gave Nuggets’ bettors a last-minute cover on Sunday night, Brad and Nate are ready to see more points falling in the Orlando Bubble. The guys have not one but two player props tied to assists and Brad is high on the Blazers to cover tonight against the Lakers. Don’t expect a lot of runs between the Reds and Brewers today and will Joe Burrow pick up where he left off in college?
On a Finally Friday edition of the podcast, Brad is ready to to jump on several overs inside the Orlando Bubble, including Jason Tatum, the Clippers and Mavericks and the 76ers and Celtics. Can his luck continue with the under on the Brewers and Pirates? And the guys look ahead to Ryan Tannehill’s touchdown total for the Titans.
Mad hype for Bryce Love and James Koh explains why Brandon Aiyuk is a must-draft deep sleeper.
Normally Brad is on a high for #TequilaThursday, but he’s on the under for 3 of today’s Fade Five. The guys are down on the total for the Indians and Pirates and taking the under on two games inside the Orlando Bubble. But, it’s not all Debbie Downer as Brad wants the over for a key player prop with Giannis Antetokounmpo and a Saints NFL future.
After watching both the Bucks and Lakers lose, Brad and Nate are prepared for anything to happen today. Inside the Bubble, the guys have two player props for the 76ers and Celtics game plus they like the Mavericks in the night cap. For baseball, don’t let the Mile High City bias sway your thinking for the Astros and Rockies tonight. And the guys look ahead to a strong Packers future prop bet.
Wide receiver prognosticator Matt Harmon joins the show and shares his advanced receiver metrics on Odell Beckham and also explains why Terry McLaurin is potentially primed for a massive breakout season.
Fernando Tatis, Jr is our hero. Here’s hoping you can hit it out of the park today with your bets, too. Brad and Nate are split on two player props for the Lakers/Trail Blazers game but both agree on their pick for the Thunder and Rockets. The ball should be flying in the match up between the Orioles and Blue Jays and a big injury for the Cowboys has Brad looking ahead to Week 1 against the Rams.
James Koh explains why running back Aaron Jones has almost no chance to return value in fantasy football this year.
Today’s episode goes heavy inside the Orlando bubble as the playoffs get underway. Brad is grabbing three heavy favorites for a favorable parlay. The guys also add a player prop on Kristaps Porzingas and the point total for the Nets and Raptors. Will the Mets and Marlins crush the over? And the feel good story of the weekend has Alex Smith on today’s Fade Five.
Brad and Nate are ready for the NBA playoffs to begin, but not before looking at Damian Lillard’s performance last night and getting ready for Rockets vs 76ers tonight. Two NFL props take us out west with Josh Jacobs and Russell Wilson. Brad expects his Cubs to stay hot at Wrigley Field and forget the player prop, Brad just wants to say “Framber Valdez” over and over again.
James Koh explains why Kyler Murray is a good player but one he absolutely will not be drafting in fantasy football this year.
If you’ve followed Brad long enough, you know all about #TequilaThursday and it seems he started drinking early. Today he’s all over Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers. The guys expect a pitchers’ duel Los Angeles. Plus new NFL prop bets on Jimmy Garoppolo and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Yesterday’s win on the Charlie Blackmon bet seemed almost too easy. Today the guys look at D.J. Moore’s yardage total for the upcoming season and give their thoughts on A.J. Green to win Comeback Player of the Year. On the hardwood, Brad has confidence in the Nuggets against the Clippers and for today’s baseball action they make picks on J.T. Realmuto and the Cubs/Indians game.
A fantasy football breakdown of the Raiders including why Henry Ruggs and Derek Carr are potentially huge value picks!
The guys touch briefly on the on-again, off-again college football news before diving into their picks. Brad talks Philip Rivers and Alvin Kamara season totals with his NFL futures. The guys both expect Charlie Blackmon to stay hot while expecting a low run total for the Padres and Dodgers. And finally, will the Dallas rest its stars against the Trail Blazers for today’s critical game in the bubble?
James Koh gets hyped by Antonio Gibson’s 40 time and he explains why he will have zero shares of Sony Michel stock this year.
With Michael Porter Jr. going off and the Suns heating up, Brad is ready to pounce on the NBA bubble. The A’s and Rangers over/under is appealing. Plus, two big NFL futures questions: Will Darren Waller remain a focal point for the Raiders’ passing attack and will Lamar Jackson still be the rushing phenom?
James Koh believes Parker’s ADP is entirely too low and he sounds the deep sleeper alert on a player who is gasp on an Adam Gase offense.
Another day and another MLB pitcher has been cursed by Brad’s picks. Today the guys drop a NFL future bet on Le’Veon Bell and are bullish on Zion Williamson’s potential today. The Celtics and Raptors game has Brad pounding the UNDER and the guys disagree on what to expect when the Rockies face the Mariners tonight. Plus, Nate finally gets Brad to make a hockey pick.
Tequila Thursday may be kicking in early on this one. Brad is ready with four OVERs for the day, including a bullish prediction for George Kittle. The Rockets and Lakers battle today and Tyler Chatwood should be ringing them up for the Cubs.
James Koh explains why (aka rants about) why fringe first round fantasy football RB’s should in no way shape or form be taken ahead of established wide receivers like Julio Jones, DeAndre Hopkins and Tyreek Hill.
Brad and Nate hit on some solid picks on Tuesday so they go back to the NBA bubble Wednesday with the Thunder and 76ers. Plus, they look at another double-dip in the MLB with Washington and two NFL futures with strong plus-odds.
Nate tried to warn Brad on Monday about the Rockies, but he didn’t listen. So today’s episode is dedicated to getting back in the win column. The guys take a double-dip with Dame and the Trail Blazers and a pair of picks with the Cleveland Indians. Plus two quarterback futures for the NFL with Josh Allen and Derek Carr.
James Koh explains why even in the 8th round Aaron Rodgers is looking like a shaky fantasy pick. Plus why he believes Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde is a PERFECT sleeper running back for you zero-RB’ers.
After a profitable weekend for Brad and Nate, they’re sipping on the silly juice with a double-dip of hoops in the Memphis/New Orleans game. Plus, the guys expect the Rockies to stay hot at home and two NFL futures that will have you wishing it was September already.
Brad finally got back on track with his MLB picks and after seeing two great games to start the NBA bubble he’s ready to go back to the hardwood. The Texas two-step of Houston and Dallas in on today’s show along with the Celtics and Wizards. Plus, can the White Sox pick up a win in KC and will Drew Lock be a lock for Denver?
Fantasy freaks and geeks! James Koh explains why Clyde Edwards-Helaire is an easy first round pick. And hit the sirens because his first deep sleeper alert focuses on Joshua Kelley in LA.
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The NBA tips off and Brad and Nate both look for Donovan Mitchell to have a big game for the Jazz. With Damien Williams opting out of the season, Brad has a new pick for Offensive Rookie of the Year and is also bullish on Arizona’s running game. Plus, Brad continues to tempt fate with his baseball picks, going back to the well with Whit Merrifield.
After taking it on the chin again with his MLB picks, Brad is back with three NFL futures picks and, yes, two more MLB plays. The Patriots and Seahawks making the playoffs are two topics as well as D.J. Moore with the Panthers. Then will Whit Merrifield stay hot and can a late night two-team parlay save Brad?
James Koh takes you fantasy freaks and geeks through some key receiver news and talks about why Deebo Samuel, Jalen Reagor and Anthony Miller are solid picks at current ADP.
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After a rough outing, Brad is ready to get back at it with a NBA future, the numbers on Raheem Mostert, Titans wins plus some Tuesday Major League Baseball action.
With Nate off wrestling bears, Brandon Funston steps in with Brad Evans and the boys cover all the bases (pun intended) with two NFL props, including Matthew Stafford. Then they jump to the NBA with the Magic making the playoffs and the Braves and Rays run total.
Brad is on a Friday high after going 3-0 with his MLB picks on Thursday and is looking to continue the streak with the Rockies, White Sox and Astros games today. Plus what kind of numbers do the guys think Chase Young and Jalen Reagor can put up in their rookie seasons?
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Brad and Nate are happy to have a meaningful set of games to wager on as they set their sights on the Dodgers and Yankees. LA should win big, but what kind of run production can we expect from the Yankees and Nationals? The guys disagree on the total number. Plus a high odds payout for the NBA championship and their pick to win the AFC East.
Brad and Nate like the home run odds on Aaron Judge in the upcoming season and could Jack Flaherty be celebrating his strikeouts win at the pub? The guys are both down on the totals for Zeke Elliott and Stefon Diggs, but they think Leonard Fournette is not getting enough respect.
For today’s Fade Five, Brad and Nate are looking at NFC win totals and they are rolling the under on three teams who may be in trouble, including the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys. Are the Panthers in trouble too? The guys think the Buccaneers could challenge for the NFC South title and the Detroit Lions may be a sleeper.
Brad Evans and Nate Lundy are back with their Fade Five, focused on AFC Win Totals. Baker Mayfield and the Browns have a chance to actually live up to last year’s hype. Can the Bills and Colts win their divisions? The Patriots are in trouble, even with Cam Newton and the Jets are flat-out awful.
Brad Evans and Nate Lundy break their quarantine hibernation to spice up your week with five futures bets. Is there a big payout waiting for you with the Boston Celtics? Will the Dachshund of the Desert chew his way to a big rushing total? And is Detroit Rock City the home of the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year for 2020? That and more on today’s episode of Fade The Noise.
Now, before you get too excited, it’s not THAT kind of Colorado special. Brad has found a crossover prop bet between the Chiefs and Broncos that has the guys very intrigued. From there, the boys talk Kenyon Drake, Drew Lock, Brandin Cooks, Alvin Kamara and Run CMC.
With the Andy Dalton news, Brad Evans and Nate Lundy first make their bets on where the Red Rifle will be playing next season. Then the guys dive in with a five-pack of NFL rookie prop bets. How many touchdowns will Joe Burrow throw? Will Jerry Jeudy be the new Mile High miracle? And Brad has a hot take on who he says will be the Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2020.
We miss the daily player prop bets as much as you do. Thank goodness for the NFL Draft! The guys dive in with a quick update on Rob Gronkowski’s season projections in Tampa (take the UNDER!). Then they tackle this weekend’s NFL Draft with a look at running back prop bets, a wide receiver exacta and a long shot round one bet that could pay big.
This has been a wild 24 hours in the world of sports and, at least for now, the games will continue without the fans. With that in mind, Brad and Nate have a Fade Five that stops at the Big 12 tournament with thoughts on the Longhorns and Sooners. Will Purdue survive to play another day? The Friars are looking to throw some punches in the Big East Quarterfinals. And the guys make their picks for a big match up in Las Vegas between Arizona and USC.
Should you lay your dollars on a desperate Big East team? Plus the guys discuss picks for Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and a hog wild total in the SEC tournament as the march to madness continues.
Brad is in a good mood after hitting his NBA pick last night, but today is all about the college basketball. UMBC and Vermont get us started along with a stop at the Northeast Conference Final. Will Gonzaga continue its OVER hot streak? Plus the guys get ready for the ACC Tournament.
The Horizon League semifinal has Brad and Nate looking at Wright State while the SOCON Championship could be money in the bank for the underdog Terriers. The West Coast Conference semis are also discussed as are the Bucks, who will be without The Greek Freak in Denver.
After a stellar 5-0 on Wednesday, the guys dipped on Thursday but have a full slate of basketball for Friday’s picks. A pair of games in the Mountain West Conference Tournament got Brad’s attention, plus a key ACC match-up and two player props from the NBA (C’MON ZION!!).
After going 5-0 on Wednesday’s podcast, Brad is ready to see if the hot streak can continue. Houston and UConn get things started, the guys make a stop for a late night Pac-12 contest and a couple of key Big Ten match-ups are in today’s mix, including Illinois and Ohio State.
The guys dive into a GREAT slate of college basketball action in the Wednesday edition of the podcast. See where they’re at on the LSU/Arkansas tilt, Villanova and Seton Hall as well as the start of conference tournament play with Wyoming and Colorado State.
It’s a big night in the Big Ten for college hoops and Brad and Nate look Maryland and Rutgers along with a trip to Iowa State, Richmond and Oklahoma.
Plus, can Zion Williamson keep his hot streak alive against the Timberwolves?
Brad Evans and Nate Lundy launch the Fade Five with three picks for Monday’s college basketball slate, including Duke and Baylor each with big home games. Will Trae Young be dishing dimes in Atlanta? And the red-hot Avalanche head to Detroit. Fade or Follow? That’s up to you.
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