The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: James Koh
Oct 3, 2025
James Koh, co-owner of Reception Perception and a fantasy analyst, dives into the intricacies of running back charting and player usage. He discusses the surprising lack of chemistry between Brian Thomas Jr. and Trevor Lawrence, offering insights into the Bengals' struggles without Joe Burrow. Koh highlights waiver wire targets like Isaiah Davis, the potential of Darren Waller returning from injury, and assesses rookie tight ends. With predictions for Stefan Diggs' breakout, he emphasizes the importance of outside run rate for running back performance.
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From Local News To Fantasy Media
- James Koh described his path from local news to NFL Network and how he sold his fantasy expertise alongside broadcasting chops.
- He used that blend to join NFL Network and later partner with Matt Harmon at Reception Perception.
Outside Zone Is Often Unrealistic
- Charting running backs revealed outside zone is hard for many offensive lines to execute consistently.
- Koh found bad offensive lines struggle with outside zone, making inside/gap runs easier to coach and execute.
BTJ-Lawrence Chemistry Concern
- Koh was surprised by the poor chemistry between Brian Thomas Jr. and Trevor Lawrence despite overall offensive competence.
- He sees that lack of connection as a major contributor to BTJ's early struggles this season.