Nathan Jahnke

Senior Fantasy Analyst / Software Developer • View all analysts

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As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Arizona Cardinals.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 5, 2026 9:12 am EDT

As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Minnesota Vikings.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 4, 2026 9:44 am EDT

As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Green Bay Packers.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 4, 2026 9:07 am EDT
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Securing true league-winning upside at the running back position requires isolating dynamic individual talent operating within elite structural volume. By utilizing proprietary PFF metrics, backfield depth transitions, and historical box counts, this strategic overview highlights three running backs positioned to dramatically shatter their current draft-day costs.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 4, 2026 8:33 am EDT
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Offseason fantasy football boards are frequently driven by past box score production rather than localized reality, leading to inflated market values for elite targets. Utilizing PFF grades, shifting coaching alignments and baseline health projections, this overview isolates three high-profile wide receivers carrying massive risk ahead of the 2026 season.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 3, 2026 9:45 am EDT

As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Detroit Lions.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 3, 2026 9:24 am EDT

As part of PFF's celebration of 20 years of NFL data, we're building an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. This installment turns to the Chicago Bears.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 3, 2026 9:09 am EDT

Celebrating 20 years of grading, PFF has assembled the ultimate modern-era franchise roster for the Washington Commanders. Using a data-backed framework that weighs elite operational peak performance against multi-year longevity, this all-star lineup spans from the 2006 roster to the present day.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 2, 2026 9:22 am EDT

Celebrating 20 years of grading, PFF has assembled the ultimate modern-era franchise roster for the Philadelphia Eagles. Using a data-backed framework that weighs elite operational peak performance against multi-year longevity, this all-star lineup spans from the 2006 roster to the present day.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 2, 2026 9:07 am EDT
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With post-draft rosters largely finalized, the 2026 Superflex fantasy football landscape demands an aggressive blueprint built around high-floor quarterback premium values. Leveraging advanced PFF player tracking and historical grading tiers, this comprehensive top 200 PPR big board isolates foundational dual-threat passers from volatile skill-position commodities.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 2, 2026 8:36 am EDT
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PFF’s 2026 dynasty rookie rankings break down the top 60 players in 1QB formats, factoring in draft capital, landing spot and projected opportunity.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 1, 2026 6:00 am EDT

In celebration of 20 years of advanced tracking and charting database history, PFF has assembled the ultimate modern-era franchise roster for the New York Giants. Using a seasonal grading baseline that values elite operational efficiency alongside multi-year longevity, this deep dive spans from the 2006 roster to the present day.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 1, 2026 5:45 am EDT

To celebrate 20 years of comprehensive charting data, PFF has constructed the ultimate modern franchise roster for the Dallas Cowboys. Utilizing a normalized grading system that perfectly balances peak dominance with structural longevity, this all-star lineup spans from the 2006 season to the present day.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 1, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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While the elite tier of top fantasy running backs commands premium draft capital, true championship depth is built by securing undervalued starters trapped in ambiguous backfields. Utilizing PFF advanced stats, historical grading, and workload projections, this analysis identifies three mid-to-late-round running backs currently slipping past their realistic production ceilings.

By Nathan Jahnke May 28, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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While popular tier-one options like Brock Bowers and Trey McBride dominate early fantasy boards, league-winning positional depth is uncovered by targeting high-variance tight ends. Utilizing PFF advanced stats and efficiency metrics, this analysis profiles three non-elite pass-catchers with a legitimate path to a TE1 finish in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke May 27, 2026 8:19 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke reveals his early 2026 fantasy football rankings for running backs, which is broken into tiers to help fantasy managers make the best decisions.

By Nathan Jahnke May 26, 2026 10:00 am EDT
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The 2026 NFL Draft has reshaped the dynasty landscape. While Josh Allen remains the gold standard for superflex consistency, the rapid ascent of Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels has created a new elite tier at quarterback.

By Nathan Jahnke May 25, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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While established stars like Ja'Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb dominate early draft boards, true league-winning value is found by identifying non-elite wide receivers with path-to-ceiling potential. Utilizing PFF advanced stats and volume metrics, this analysis profiles three high-variance options who could finish as the overall WR1 if their situations break correctly.

By Nathan Jahnke May 21, 2026 9:03 am EDT
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Roster movements, coaching changes, and injury recoveries have created massive discrepancies between current player values and their true statistical ceilings. By leveraging PFF advanced stats and grading metrics, this article highlights three distinct market inefficiencies on popular draft platforms. Secure these value targets now before the summer market corrects their average draft positions.

By Nathan Jahnke May 20, 2026 8:50 am EDT
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The 2025 rookie class showed flashes of brilliance, but three specific sophomores are now positioned for a massive second-year leap. We use PFF's proprietary grades and advanced efficiency metrics to explain why Luther Burden III, Quinshon Judkins, and Matthew Golden are poised to smash their current ADPs.

By Nathan Jahnke May 13, 2026 5:00 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.