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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.

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The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every sleeper calls take

26–50 of 1,251

  • PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost (round six)

    And you can sometimes get him in round six?

    Jameson WilliamsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls2026 season

    Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (near the round one/round two turn)

    He's an easy click near the round one/round two turn if you still have drafts.

    Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (his current ADP)

    Most would agree that Corum has standalone value behind Kyren Williams. At his current ADP, he already provides great value as the backup.

    Blake CorumLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (his ADP price tag)

    It's hard not to buy a ticket at his ADP price tag. He's basically free and has been earning first-team reps while capitalizing on the opportunity.

    Cyrus AllenKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (high-end WR3 ... in the fifth round)

    He's currently going off the board as a high-end WR3, but he has WR1 upside. ... Getting this kind of production as a WR3 is a smash click in the fifth round.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Tyler Shough

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Malik Willis

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Brock Purdy

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Baker Mayfield

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (later-round fliers)

    There are even some later-round fliers our experts really like, including Greg Dulcich.

    Greg Dulcich

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Jordan Love

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms, and each has either a track record of top-12 quarterback play, real rushing upside, or both.

    Jaxson Dart

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Bo Nix to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Bo Nix

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))

    There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).

    Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 182 (TE24))

    At TE24, Schultz has the starting role locked down, and considering the cost and opportunity for target share, he’s an easy click at his current ADP.

    Dalton SchultzHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Isaac TeSlaa to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 209 (WR67))

    Isaac TeSlaa (WR – DET) | ADP: 209 (WR67) ... You should buy the dip and wait for the rebound.

    Isaac TeSlaaDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kayshon Boutte to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 199 (WR66))

    Kayshon Boutte (WR – HOU) | ADP: 199 (WR66) ... in the latter stages of drafts, it’s hard to dismiss Boutte

    Kayshon BoutteHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Calvin Ridley to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 230 (WR81))

    Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN) | ADP: 230 (WR81) ... He’s worth a deep shot, as he could bounce back from a shortened season.

    Calvin RidleyTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 215 (TE28))

    Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA) | ADP: 215 (TE28) ... Dulcich is a sneaky late-round tight end selection.

    Greg DulcichMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Emmett Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 167 (RB57))

    Emmett Johnson (RB – KC) | ADP: 167 (RB57) ... It’s hard to pass on a running back with a path to passing-down work in an Andy Reid-led offense.

    Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kaleb Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 258 (RB69))

    Kaleb Johnson (RB – GB) | ADP: 258 (RB69) ... The running back room isn’t threatening, so Johnson is worth a speculative add.

    Kaleb JohnsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season

    Dylan Sampson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 206 (RB61))

    Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE) | ADP: 206 (RB61) ... He should remain involved under new head coach Todd Monken, giving him standalone value in deep PPR leagues.

    Dylan SampsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season

    Chris Godwin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (WR36)

    Godwin's ADP is currently floating around WR36, and he is typically selected several rounds behind Egbuka... Godwin will surprise managers with a major return to relevance

    Chris Godwin Jr.Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season

    Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost (RB20)

    I'm confident that he can blow past his current RB20 ranking

    Cam SkatteboNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls2026 season

    Patrick Mahomes to outplay his draft cost (double‑digit rounds)

    The market has officially dipped on Mahomes, and it is handing you a historic discount. When a generational talent slips into the double‑digit rounds, you do not hesitate and you pull the trigger.

    Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026

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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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