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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

14% settled

Average accuracy
53.1

out of 100

Pundits
79

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
95 scored 80+84 scored under 40

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

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every sleeper calls take

451–475 of 1,251

  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kirk Cousins to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    Playing with Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers, Cousins has a reasonable chance of exceeding expectations.

    Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Sean Tucker to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    Every time Sean Tucker has been forced into more action, he's absolutely smashed.

    Sean TuckerTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Michael Mayer to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    We're also likely to see the Raiders deploy more 2-TE sets under Klint Kubiak, so Mayer has some standalone value.

    Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jacoby Brissett to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    Jacoby Brissett (QB – ARI) ... Brissett is going to be on the streaming radar this season.

    Jacoby BrissettArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (in the later rounds)

    There's no risk in taking a shot on a talented player like Allen, especially in the later rounds.

    Cyrus AllenKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    we can't rule out an outcome where Bryant forces his way up the depth chart, perhaps over a declining Courtland Sutton

    Pat BryantDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Keon Coleman to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    he's still a viable post-hype sleeper as a red-zone and deep threat for the best quarterback in the NFL

    Keon ColemanBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Emmett Johnson to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    Emmett Johnson is a fifth-round rookie who has turned heads in camp.

    Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season

    Adonai Mitchell to outplay his draft cost (unlikely to even be drafted in your league)

    Adonai Mitchell has shown flashes of becoming a big-play threat. He has all the tools to succeed in this league.

    Adonai MitchellNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brenton Strange to outplay his draft cost (late-round)

    He's athletic, efficient and fits the mold of a late-round tight end who can surprise.

    Brenton Strange

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (ADP 18)

    8 Jordan Love GB 18 18

    Jordan LoveGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (ADP 17)

    he could be one of the better QB values in 2026 fantasy drafts

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (ADP 21)

    3 Malik Willis MIA 20 21

    Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost (ADP 23)

    7 Daniel Jones IND 25 23

    Daniel JonesIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Cam Ward to outplay his draft cost (ADP 25)

    6 Cam Ward TEN 24 25

    Cam WardTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (ADP 17)

    1 Kyler Murray MIN 17 17

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls2026 season

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (ADP 21)

    If he and this offense surpass lowly expectations through the air, Willis would be a strong QB1 with upside in 2026.

    Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (ADP 20)

    Still, it was an impressive half-season for Shough, and the Saints should have an easy schedule again in 2026.

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (ADP 16)

    4 Jared Goff DET 16 16

    Jared GoffDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (ADP 19)

    5 Baker Mayfield TB 19 19

    Baker MayfieldTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (ADP 20)

    2 Tyler Shough NO 21 20

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingRyan ConwaySleeper Calls2026 season

    Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (Watson's Sleeper ADP in superflex leagues is currently 81.2)

    If Watson can stay healthy, he'll blow his ADP out of the water.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingRyan ConwaySleeper Calls2026 season

    Aaron Jones to outplay his draft cost (a current superflex ADP of 130)

    Given Jones' ADP is 130, it's a really minimal risk for potentially week-winning rewards

    Aaron JonesMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jalen Hurts to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.05)

    Jalen Hurts , Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 5.05) ... giving him a strong chance to bounce back toward his typical fantasy range.

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 8.05)

    Trevor Lawrence is priced below his production ... That makes him a strong value at his current ADP.

    Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 21, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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