Nathan Jahnke

Senior Fantasy Analyst / Software Developer • View all analysts

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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

Below are five running backs currently being drafted in the 16th round or later who have the potential to become weekly must-start fantasy options in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 6, 2026 5:30 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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These 2026 fantasy football tight end rankings break down the top 30 options for redraft leagues using PFF grades, fantasy production and projected roles. Trey McBride and Brock Bowers headline the position, while a talented sophomore class offers significant upside.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 5, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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These three running backs check the box for talent, opportunity and cost, boasting the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 4, 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

Deebo Samuel returns to the San Francisco 49ers with renewed fantasy football value after Ricky Pearsall's injury created an opening in the starting lineup. Samuel has repeatedly delivered top-10 fantasy production when healthy thanks to his unique combination of receiving and rushing usage.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 3, 2026 9:22 am EDT

Fantasy football managers searching for late-round wide receiver value should target players with expanding roles and strong underlying production. Josh Downs, Xavier Worthy, Jayden Higgins, Rashid Shaheed and Adonai Mitchell all have realistic breakout paths based on opportunity and performance discussed in the article.

By Nathan Jahnke Aug 3, 2026 5:15 am EDT

Which running backs have the best chance to finish as fantasy football's overall RB1 in 2026? PFF highlights Ashton Jeanty, Kenneth Walker III and Omarion Hampton as high-upside candidates based on PFF grades, offensive environments and projected workloads.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 31, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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Prepare for the future with PFF's 2026 fantasy football dynasty rankings, featuring the top 200 players across every offensive position. Josh Allen leads the way, while Brock Bowers and Trey McBride headline a premium group of dynasty tight ends.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 31, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Prepare for your 2026 fantasy football draft with PFF's top 110 IDP defensive linemen rankings. Maxx Crosby leads all edge defenders, while Derrick Brown headlines the defensive tackles.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 31, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke outlines his ideal draft approach for 14-team fantasy leagues, leveraging a heavy focus on receivers.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 30, 2026 5:30 am EDT

Finding fantasy football value means identifying players whose talent, opportunity and draft cost align. Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta and George Kittle each have a realistic path to outperforming their 2026 ADP despite different risk profiles.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 30, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Prepare for your 2026 fantasy football dynasty draft with PFF's printable superflex cheat sheet. The updated Top 200 rankings feature Josh Allen at No. 1 while helping managers evaluate quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. Use PFF's dynasty rankings to gain an edge on draft day.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 30, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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This perfect draft strategy for 12-team, single-quarterback PPR redraft leagues with picks 10-12 is based on consensus ADP from ESPN, Sleeper and Yahoo. Use this round-by-round guide to build a winning roster.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 29, 2026 10:07 am EDT
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The quarterback position is deeper than ever in fantasy football, making it more important to know when to invest in an elite option and when to wait. These PFF fantasy quarterback rankings are built specifically for redraft leagues, with every quarterback grouped into tiers to help identify where meaningful value drops occur during your draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 29, 2026 9:54 am EDT
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These three quarterbacks come with question marks, but also could turn into plus starters for the 2026 fantasy football season.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 29, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke's perfect draft strategy lays out an ideal path for building a league-winning roster with Picks 7-9 in a 12-team league.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 28, 2026 5:30 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.