Nathan Jahnke

Senior Fantasy Analyst / Software Developer • View all analysts

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The best fantasy football quarterbacks to avoid in 2026 are not necessarily poor players. They are expensive options whose risks outweigh the potential advantage over quarterbacks available several rounds later.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 16, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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The Fantasy Football IDP Cheat Sheet provides printable rankings for managers competing in individual defensive player leagues during the 2026 fantasy football season. Built to simplify draft day, the cheat sheet ranks linebackers, defensive linemen, safeties and cornerbacks based on projected fantasy production and expected roles.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 16, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Every year, a tight end or two drafted in the 10th round or later ends up a weekly fantasy starter, the kind of hit that quietly wins leagues by turning a throwaway pick into a set-and-forget starter. The trick is finding which late-round options have the clearest path to that outcome.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 15, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke unveils his top 150 players for superflex, TE premium redraft fantasy football leagues ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 15, 2026 5:05 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke shares his top-50 running back rankings by tiers ahead of the 2026 fantasy season, with Detroit Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs leading the way.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 15, 2026 5:00 am EDT

Every fantasy football season begins with a familiar group of elite wide receivers capable of finishing as the overall WR1, but fantasy football WR1 candidates for 2026 extend beyond the obvious names. This analysis highlights three high-upside receivers whose combination of talent, offensive role and changing circumstances creates a realistic path to the top overall finish.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 14, 2026 5:15 am EDT

Finding value is about more than identifying talented players. It requires pinpointing situations where talent, opportunity and cost align. These five players check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 13, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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The Fantasy Football Dynasty Cheat Sheet provides printable 1QB dynasty rankings designed to help managers build sustainable championship rosters for years to come. PFF's dynasty rankings prioritize long-term player value while balancing current production, age, positional longevity and future upside. Jaxon

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 10, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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The Fantasy Football Running Back Cheat Sheet provides a printable, draft-ready ranking of every notable running back for 2026 fantasy football drafts. Built specifically for redraft PPR leagues, the cheat sheet organizes backs by value to help managers navigate every round with confidence.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 10, 2026 5:15 am EDT

Nathan Jahnke breaks down three signal-callers who may not be regarded as No. 1 overall candidates, but could end up leading the pack by season's end.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 10, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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The Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet gives standard league managers a printable, draft-ready resource built from PFF's latest player rankings and projections. Designed specifically for single-quarterback standard redraft leagues, the cheat sheet tiers players by position while incorporating average draft position to help identify value throughout every round.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 9, 2026 5:05 am EDT

Finding productive late-round wide receiver targets is one of the easiest ways to create value in fantasy football drafts, and several overlooked options stand out entering 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 9, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Nathan Jahnke unveils his top 100 dynasty rankings for tight end premium leagues, weighing superflex PPR formats with 0.5 more PPR for tight ends.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 8, 2026 5:20 am EDT

Several wide receivers have flashed high-end talent without fully delivering on their fantasy potential. That could change in 2026. Fantasy football breakout wide receivers such as Luther Burden III, Emeka Egbuka and Alec Pierce are positioned to outperform their current ADPs thanks to expanded roles, improved offensive environments and encouraging underlying metrics.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 8, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2026 begin with an elite trio led by Puka Nacua, whose NFL-best 96.3 PFF receiving grade over the past two seasons places him atop the position entering draft season.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 7, 2026 5:25 am EDT
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Finding the right fantasy football running back sleepers for 2026 can make the difference between a good draft and a championship roster. This year's late-round running back class offers several players with realistic paths to significant fantasy value, whether through projected workload, elite efficiency or ideal scheme fit.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 7, 2026 5:00 am EDT
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Fantasy football must-draft players combine proven production, expanding opportunity and favorable draft value, and this year's list is headlined by Chase Brown, Ladd McConkey, Luther Burden III, Tucker Kraft and Trevor Lawrence.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 6, 2026 5:05 am EDT
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Fantasy football sleeper wide receivers can swing leagues when they outperform their late-round draft cost, and Josh Downs, KC Concepcion and Jalen Nailor each have a realistic path to doing just that in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 3, 2026 5:30 am EDT
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Finding value is about more than identifying talented players. It requires identifying situations where talent, opportunity and cost align. These three players check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.

By Nathan Jahnke Jul 1, 2026 5:15 am EDT
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The 2026 post-draft fantasy football landscape features major shakeups at the top of the board, headlined by Jahmyr Gibbs claiming the overall No. 1 spot.

By Nathan Jahnke Jun 30, 2026 5:45 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.