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Nathan Jahnke is the Lead Fantasy Football Analyst at Pro Football Focus, where he's spent more than 15 years in various leadership roles, including Director of Player Participation and Director of Analytics. His background spans fantasy football analysis, football research, software development, and analytics. At PFF, Jahnke covers the full spectrum of fantasy content — weekly rankings, waiver wire recommendations, usage reports, and game recaps with immediate fantasy takeaways. His predictions range across depth chart projections, roster spots, draft positioning, and player finishes, covering teams from the Chargers to the Jets and players like Tucker Kraft, Kenneth Walker III, and DeVonta Smith.
Writes at Pro Football Focus
69 graded calls in 13 articles, newest first — page 3 of 3. Every take from Nathan Jahnke, including the ones still waiting →
Ja'Tavion Sanders to be cut
“Unless the Panthers keep five tight ends, he is unlikely to make the roster.”
Luke McCaffrey to make the roster
“Luke McCaffrey's roster spot is in danger: The Washington Commanders receiver was active while six other receivers were inactive, so McCaffrey is only likely to make the roster if Washington keeps seven wide receivers.”
Reggie Virgil to make the roster
“Fifth-round rookie Reggie Virgil hasn't been able to move up the depth chart but is also likely to make the roster.”
Elijah Sarratt to make the roster
“While he is likely to make the Ravens' roster given the investment Baltimore made in him, he isn't as high on the depth chart.”
Tahj Brooks to make the roster
“Bengals running back Tahj Brooks appears likely to make the roster as the team's third running back unless Cincinnati adds someone from another roster.”
Carson Wentz to make the roster
“Carson Wentz played only the second quarter last week and just eight snaps in this game, suggesting he should make the Vikings' roster.”
Jonathan Mingo to make the roster
“Davis and Mingo weren't roster locks entering training camp, so the fact that both sat out this week strongly suggests they have secured spots on the 53-man roster.”
Brashard Smith to be cut
“It's also possible Smith doesn't make the roster if Kansas City keeps only three running backs.”
Bo Melton to make the roster
“The only Packers skill-position player who appeared in this game and is likely to make the roster is Bo Melton.”
Feleipe Franks to make the roster
“Feleipe Franks is expected to make the roster for his play on special teams.”
Kendre Miller to make the roster
“Miller's roster spot now appears safe, while there should be room for at least one of Estime or Neal until Kamara returns.”
Brycen Tremayne to make the roster
“This means Tremayne is the one backup receiver who is a lock to make the roster.”
Mitchell Tinsley to be cut
“That could leave Tinsley as the odd man out at wide receiver.”
Devin Duvernay to make the roster
“Duvernay appears locked into a roster spot, likely more because of his special teams value than his receiving ability.”
Van Jefferson to be cut
“Jefferson appears unlikely to make the roster at this point, but McCaffrey appears to be in danger too.”
Kyle Williams to make the roster
“While Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III played in this game, both are still likely to make the roster.”
Efton Chism III to make the roster
“While Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III played in this game, both are still likely to make the roster.”
Raheim Sanders to make the roster
“A few players who played for Cleveland in this game are likely to make the roster, including running back Raheim Sanders”
Eli Heidenreich to be cut
“It is highly unlikely that seventh-round rookie Eli Heidenreich makes the roster”
Robert Tonyan to make the roster
“The fact that Pittsburgh rested him suggests he will make the roster as its third tight end.”
Carsen Ryan to make the roster
“seventh-round rookie tight end Carsen Ryan”
Bam Knight to make the roster
“Knight’s chances of making the roster have continued to increase”
Christian Kirk to be cut
“Kirk hasn’t been able to play with a calf strain and seems unlikely to make the roster”
Eli Stowers to make the roster
“Stowers should still make the roster given his draft capital”
Laquon Treadwell to make the roster
“Laquon Treadwell locks into a roster spot: Treadwell played only one drive before exiting ahead of the rest of the Colts players who started the game.”
Kyle Williams to make the roster
“Most Patriots beat writers expect the team to keep seven wide receivers this season, so Williams and Chism appear likely to make the roster.”
Efton Chism III to make the roster
“so Williams and Chism appear likely to make the roster”
Jonathan Mingo to make the roster
“Jonathan Mingo appears to be the favorite for the fifth wide receiver spot after starting both preseason games”
Jalen Tolbert to be 1st on the depth chart
“should be considered the favorite to play Z in 11 personnel in Week 1”
Xavier Smith to make the roster
“His absence this week makes it clear that his roster spot is secure.”
Jalen Tolbert to be 1st on the depth chart
“He played two drives before exiting ahead of the rest of the receivers and should be considered the favorite to play Z in 11 personnel in Week 1.”
Laquon Treadwell to make the roster
“Laquon Treadwell locks into a roster spot: Treadwell played only one drive before exiting ahead of the rest of the Colts players who started the game.”
Antonio Williams to make the roster
“There is still plenty of time for Williams to move up the depth chart, and he appears likely to make the roster, but his early-season playing time could be limited.”
John Metchie III to make the roster
“Metchie has a good chance to make the roster and would be the most likely beneficiary if Coker misses time.”
Jimmy Horn Jr. to be cut
“Unless Carolina keeps seven wide receivers or injuries create another opening, Horn appears unlikely to make the 53-man roster.”
Reggie Virgil to make the roster
“fifth-round rookie Reggie Virgil is likely to make the roster”
Fernando Mendoza to be picked at number 1
“all indications point to the team having selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick”