Nathan Jahnke

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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 Sep 5, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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The 2026 fantasy football running back rankings feature Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 1, followed by Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. PFF Grades, workload projections and backfield competition help separate the position into tiers. The top 60 rankings also highlight the uncertainty created by committees across more than one-third of NFL backfields.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 5, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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The 2026 fantasy football rankings feature Jahmyr Gibbs in the top spot ahead of Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. Puka Nacua leads the wide receivers after ranking first at the position in PFF receiving grade over the past few seasons.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 5, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke breaks down his tier rankings for fantasy defenses ahead of the 2026 NFL season, starting with the Los Angeles Rams.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 4, 2026 6:00 am EDT

These five bold fantasy football predictions for 2026 examine potential changes at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end. Dalton Kincaid is projected for a top-four finish at tight end, while Pat Bryant is predicted to outscore Courtland Sutton.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 4, 2026 5:45 am EDT
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This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for pick No. 12 in 12-team, single-quarterback, redraft PPR leagues. De'Von Achane and Chase Brown headline a running back-heavy start before Garrett Wilson and Ladd McConkey become the preferred wide receiver targets. Consensus ADP and PFF Grades help identify value throughout the draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 4, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for pick No. 11 in 12-team, single-quarterback, redraft PPR leagues. Justin Jefferson and Chase Brown headline the early-round targets before Tucker Kraft and Trevor Lawrence offer value at tight end and quarterback. PFF Grades and consensus ADP help identify targets throughout the draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 4, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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This 2026 fantasy football draft strategy provides a round-by-round plan for pick No. 10 in 12-team, single-quarterback, redraft PPR leagues. Justin Jefferson and Kenneth Walker are the top targets in the first two rounds before the strategy shifts between running back and wide receiver. PFF Grades and consensus ADP help identify value throughout the draft.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 4, 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 Sep 3, 2026 8:45 am EDT
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PFF's 2026 fantasy football kicker rankings break down all 32 projected starters into tiers for redraft leagues. Brandon Aubrey holds the No. 1 spot after three straight top-three fantasy finishes, while Cameron Dicker ranks second behind his NFL-record career field-goal accuracy. Use the rankings and PFF analysis to identify kicker values throughout your 2026 fantasy drafts.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 3, 2026 8:40 am EDT
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Fantasy managers with the ninth overall pick in 12-team leagues should focus on a wide receiver in the first round and target Breece Hall in the third.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 3, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke's perfect draft strategy for fantasy football managers with the eighth overall pick recommends taking Justin Jefferson and Kenneth Walker III with the top two picks.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 3, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Fantasy football managers with the seventh overall pick in 12-team leagues should target Vikings star Justin Jefferson in the first round.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 3, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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These five players are well-positioned for career-best seasons in 2026, making them excellent values at their current ADP.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 2, 2026 6:00 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 Sep 2, 2026 5:45 am EDT
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Fantasy football managers with the sixth overall selection in 12-team leagues should target Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba first, then take two consecutive running backs.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 2, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke's perfect draft strategy for fantasy football managers holding the fifth overall pick in 12-team leagues encourages a quick run on running backs, keeping the Rams' Kyren Williams as an ideal selection.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 2, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Fantasy football managers with the fourth overall pick in 12-team leagues are recommended to draft running backs early and often.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 2, 2026 5:00 am EDT

The PFF Waiver Wire Tool delivers personalized fantasy football waiver wire rankings based on the players available in your league. Fantasy managers can evaluate options using weekly rankings, matchup scores, projected points, roster percentages and PFF Tags.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 1, 2026 9:47 am EDT
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These 2026 fantasy football sleepers offer late-round upside for managers looking for value near the end of drafts. Chig Okonkwo projects for increased volume in Washington, while Keaton Mitchell enters a Chargers offense led by Mike McDaniel. Najee Harris, Malik Willis and Malik Washington also present paths to fantasy relevance at their current ADPs.

By Nathan Jahnke Sep 1, 2026 8:24 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.