Sleeper Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 1,251
- Graded
- 179
- Average accuracy
- 53.1
- Pundits
- 79
14% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
179 / 1,251
graded
1,072 still pending
By season
- 2025179 of 183 graded
- 20260 of 1068 graded
Who is good at sleeper calls
- Simon Hunter100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Tom Strachan75 accuracy · 16 graded+100.0
- Seth Woolcock67 accuracy · 3 graded+66.7
- Derek Brown60 accuracy · 34 graded+40.0
- Pat Fitzmaurice56 accuracy · 28 graded+22.4
- Ryan Wormeli55 accuracy · 11 graded+20.0
- Sean Kerner50 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Mason Dodd47 accuracy · 15 graded-13.3
- Andrew Erickson46 accuracy · 25 graded-17.1
- Chris Raybon43 accuracy · 7 graded-28.6
- Joe Pisapia40 accuracy · 6 graded-40.0
- Chris Welsh33 accuracy · 11 graded-66.7
- Joe Dolan33 accuracy · 6 graded-66.7
- Scott Bogman33 accuracy · 3 graded-66.7
- Terrell Furman Jr33 accuracy · 3 graded-66.7
- Jake Ciely17 accuracy · 8 graded-133.3
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)44.1 · 179 graded
Every sleeper calls take
226–250 of 1,251
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost (a priority late-round target)
He was already a strong handcuff and the suspension risk makes him a priority late-round target with standalone upside.
MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026 Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 52)
Samuel should be a viable WR3/flex with upside for 2026 in the 49ers’ offense.
Tre Harris to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 75)
That suggests he could see much more playing time (and targets) than his bottom-dwelling ADP would indicate in 2026.
Stefon Diggs to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 45)
Diggs is a strong WR3 with upside this season. I expect the Washington passing attack to be funneled through Diggs and Terry McLaurin.
Denzel Boston to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 60)
Boston could easily be the Browns’ WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season, and it’s not reflected in his draft price at all. Draft him and Concepcion late
Jalen Nailor to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 58)
Nailor is the final pick in a draft that could pay dividends and become a weekly WR3 or flex if it all works out.
Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
With a new offensive coordinator and a healthy offensive line, it's not hard to start seeing positives for Barkley.
Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
there are reasons for optimism in 2026... Jefferson should be fine if his catchable target rate increases and he sees a bump in volume.
CeeDee Lamb to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
If you're happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range.
Ashton Jeanty to outplay his draft cost (1.11)
One player available at this spot with undeniable upside is Ashton Jeanty.
Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.06)
If his usage expands in the passing game or Andy Reid leans more heavily on the run than in recent seasons, Walker has the upside to finish as a top-five fantasy running back.
Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.07)
If McDaniel elevates the Chargers' offense into one of the league's best and Hampton handles the clear majority of backfield touches, he could be in for a special season.
De'Von Achane to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 1.12)
De'Von Achane is falling to round two: The Dolphins have talked about giving Achane the ball more than any other running back, yet concerns about the quality of Miami’s offense are keeping too many fantasy managers away.
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 3.10)
WR DeVonta Smith , Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 3.10) ... have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.
Garrett Wilson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.06)
WR Garrett Wilson , New York Jets (ADP: 4.06) ... have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.
George Kittle to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 7.11)
TE George Kittle , San Francisco 49ers (ADP: 7.11) ... have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.
Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.06)
RB Kenneth Walker , Kansas City Chiefs (ADP: 2.06) ... These five players check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 8.04)
That makes him a strong value at his current ADP.
- PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 182 (WR71))
If both falter, Cyrus Allen could emerge as a fantasy football asset during the season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Braelon Allen to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 180 (RB59))
Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ) | ADP: 180 (RB59) ... In deeper leagues, it's worth rostering Allen at the end of the bench
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Ray Davis to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 208 (RB62))
Ray Davis (RB – BUF) | ADP: 208 (RB62) ... Ray Davis is an intriguing handcuff.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 187.3 (TE25))
Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU) | ADP: 187.3 (TE25) ... Schultz is a break-glass-in-emergency option.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 178 (QB28))
Daniel Jones (QB – IND) | ADP: 178 (QB28) ... Daniel Jones is the only carryover from the previous fantasy football all-undrafted team.
Daniel JonesIndianapolis Colts
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Adonai Mitchell to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 217 (WR81))
Mitchell is a textbook post-hype sleeper.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls2026 season
Chris Bell to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 236.5 (WR83))
Bell is an ideal draft-and-stash player for gamers swinging for the fences in the last round of drafts.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
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