Nathan Jahnke
Senior Fantasy Analyst / Software Developer • View all analysts
Recent Articles
Fantasy football managers often draft players based on last season's production, but projecting future performance requires identifying risks before they become costly mistakes. Three players currently being selected aggressively in 2026 fantasy football drafts carry more downside than many managers may realize.
Wed, 17 Jun 26 12:30:00 +0000
PFF's 2026 Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings provide a comprehensive draft resource for fantasy managers preparing for the upcoming season. Half-PPR scoring strikes a balance between traditional and full-PPR formats, increasing the importance of both efficiency and volume across all positions. These rankings help identify the top overall players, positional tiers and key draft values to target throughout fantasy football draft season.
Tue, 16 Jun 26 09:00:00 +0000
Unearthing league-winning value in the double-digit rounds requires pinpointing efficient backfield depth charts primed for substantial role expansion. Utilizing PFF advanced rushing metrics, scheme compatibility charts, and offensive line renovations, this strategic overview profiles three late-round running backs sliding under draft boards.
Thu, 11 Jun 26 13:43:18 +0000
While no player has emerged as a true must-draft this early in the offseason — and likely won’t until ADP stabilizes — the three names below are players I’m consistently drafting, even if it means reaching slightly ahead of ADP. They’re the kind of players I’m comfortable selecting regardless of how my roster is taking shape.
Wed, 10 Jun 26 09:15:00 +0000Bio
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.