Nathan Jahnke

Senior Fantasy Analyst / Software Developer • View all analysts

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PFF's NFL preseason Week 1 recap breaks down the immediate fantasy football takeaways from Friday's games. The slate features Broncos-Falcons, Buccaneers-Jets and Dolphins-Commanders, with player usage and stats at the center of the analysis.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 14, 2026 8:08 pm EDT
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PFF's 2026 fantasy football quarterback rankings feature the top 64 options for drafts, with Josh Allen holding the No. 1 spot. Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels round out the top five in a deep quarterback pool. Use the rankings and tiers to identify quarterback targets throughout your 2026 fantasy football draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 14, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The first real week of the 2026 NFL preseason revealed key insights for fantasy purposes, including the Packers utilizing Matthew Golden in 12 personnel and Steelers rookie Germie Bernard flashing after the catch.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 13, 2026 8:31 pm EDT
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Nathan Jahnke shares his ideal draft strategy for 10-team, single-quarterback, redraft PPR leagues for teams with Picks 8-10 ahead of the 2026 fantasy football season.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 13, 2026 5:30 am EDT

Malik Willis, Tyler Shough and Cam Ward stand out as breakout quarterback candidates for 2026 fantasy football drafts. Willis offers significant rushing upside in Miami, while Shough averaged 17.6 PPR points per game from Week 9 on last season. PFF grades and advanced stats also highlight Ward's late-season improvement and upside within Tennessee's revamped offense.

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Nathan Jahnke's top 500 for PPR drafts gets you set for all of the 2026 fantasy football action.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 13, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Puka Nacua headlines this fantasy football draft strategy for 10-team PPR leagues, giving managers drafting between Picks 4 and 7 a clear first-round target based on elite production. From there, the strategy emphasizes locking in premium running backs such as Chase Brown and Kyren Williams before pivoting to value at quarterback and tight end.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 12, 2026 5:30 am EDT

Tucker Kraft, Dalton Kincaid and Isaiah Likely offer high-risk, high-reward options for fantasy managers looking beyond the elite tight end tier in 2026. Kraft's historic after-the-catch efficiency and Kincaid's 2.12 yards per route run highlight their upside, while Likely enters a new opportunity with the Giants. PFF grades and advanced stats show why all three have a path to an elite fantasy finish.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 12, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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The ideal fantasy football draft strategy for a 10-team league starts by taking advantage of the positional edge at running back before building a balanced roster through the middle rounds.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 11, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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These rankings are specifically for dynasty superflex rookie drafts and have been updated from our initial rankings to account for the latest training camp news. We've included analysis on the top 15 players and select others, with the focus primarily on what fantasy managers can expect in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 11, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke identifies 10 players who are being drafted from the 11th round or later and could become weekly must-start fantasy options.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 10, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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PFF's 2026 dynasty rookie cheat sheet ranks the top 60 players for 1QB fantasy football drafts, led by Jeremiyah Love. Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson headline a receiver-heavy top tier, while Fernando Mendoza is the highest-ranked quarterback. Use the printable rankings to build your 2026 dynasty rookie draft board.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 7, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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PFF's 2026 fantasy football TE premium cheat sheet ranks the top 200 players for drafts, led by Josh Allen at No. 1 overall. The format boosts elite tight ends, with Trey McBride and Brock Bowers both moving into third-round range. Use the printable rankings to build your 2026 TE premium draft board.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 7, 2026 5:05 am EDT
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The 2026 IDP fantasy football defensive back rankings feature Nick Cross as the DB1 after consecutive seasons with more than 120 combined tackles. Kyle Hamilton and Budda Baker round out the top three, while Devon Witherspoon ranks as the top cornerback. Use PFF's top 150 defensive back rankings to prepare for 2026 IDP fantasy football drafts.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 7, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game offered early fantasy football clues as the Panthers and Cardinals opened the preseason. Bam Knight strengthened his case for Arizona’s RB3 job, while Ja’Tavion Sanders’ usage raised concerns about his role in Carolina. PFF breaks down the key snaps, roles and depth-chart developments fantasy managers need to know.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 6, 2026 9:41 pm EDT

While Tuten has seen buzz as a potential fantasy steal, his outlook and ADP are clouded by a deep Jaguars running back room.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 6, 2026 6:30 am EDT

After recovering from a torn ACL, Kraft has the talent and situation to turn in a top-three fantasy season among tight ends in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 6, 2026 6:15 am EDT

These breakout fantasy football tight ends for 2026 could significantly outperform their draft cost in redraft leagues. Colston Loveland, Dalton Kincaid and Chig Okonkwo each combine strong PFF grades, favorable situations and paths to increased fantasy production. Target these sleepers to gain an edge in your 2026 fantasy football draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 5, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke presents his first standard rankings ahead of the 2026 fantasy football campaign.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 4, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Jahmyr Gibbs enters the 2026 fantasy football season as the top overall running back after averaging at least 21 PPR points per game in each of the past two years. David Montgomery's departure creates even more touchdown upside, while Detroit's offensive line changes remain the primary concern.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 3, 2026 9:35 am EDT
Bio

Nathan joined PFF in as a Player Participation Analyst. He’s played several crucial roles at the company, including Director of Analytics and Software Developer. He currently works as Lead Fantasy Football Analyst and Senior Software Engineer. Nathan went to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and has a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science. He's No. 2 ranker at FantasyPros in 2020, and No. 3 in 2019.