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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

551–575 of 1,251

  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Oronde Gadsden II to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 17)

    5 Oronde Gadsden II LAC 20 17

    Oronde Gadsden IILos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brenton Strange to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 19)

    4 Brenton Strange JAC 17 19

    Brenton Strange

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 25)

    7 Dalton Schultz HOU 21 25

    Dalton SchultzHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Hunter Henry to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 16)

    10 Hunter Henry NE 18 16

    Hunter HenryNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 28)

    2 Greg Dulcich MIA 32 28

    Greg DulcichMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Mason Taylor to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 40)

    8 Mason Taylor NYJ 33 40

    Mason TaylorNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Chig Okonkwo to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 18)

    1 Chig Okonkwo WAS 19 18

    Chig OkonkwoWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 20)

    3 Juwan Johnson NO 16 20

    Juwan JohnsonNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls2026 season

    De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (WR48)

    Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026.

    De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    A.J. Brown to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.12)

    A.J. Brown , New England Patriots (ADP: 2.12) ... Brown should not only be a bigger part of the Patriots' offense, but also more effective per target as well.

    A.J. BrownNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 6.12)

    Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers (ADP: 6.12) ... At a sixth-round ADP, fantasy managers aren’t paying anything close to that ceiling.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Quentin Johnston to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 10.12)

    Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers (ADP: 10.12) ... At the end of the 10th round, that upside is well worth the price.

    Quentin JohnstonLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Garrett Wilson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.04)

    Garrett Wilson , New York Jets (ADP: 4.04) ... These are the wide receivers going in the first 10 rounds whom I rank higher than their consensus ADP

    Garrett WilsonNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brian Thomas Jr. to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 7.10)

    improved chemistry with Lawrence and some positive touchdown regression should make his third season considerably better than his second. At a seventh-round price, that rebound is worth betting on.

    Brian Thomas Jr.Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Michael Pittman to outplay his draft cost (Real-Time ADP: 100.3 ( WR42))

    Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – PIT) | Real-Time ADP: 100.3 ( WR42) ... If you're looking for a set-it-and-forget-it pick after round eight, Pittman is your best bet.

    Michael PittmanPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Rachaad White to outplay his draft cost (Real-Time ADP: 112.9 ( RB41))

    With Jacory Croskey-Merritt listed as the No. 1 RB on Washington's depth chart, White is being overlooked in PPR formats.

    Rachaad White

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (Real Time ADP: 104.3 ( WR45))

    he's criminally undervalued in all fantasy formats and deserves his flowers

    Wan'Dale RobinsonTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Stefon Diggs to outplay his draft cost (Real-Time ADP: 107.5 ( WR47))

    he should be in line to crush his ADP and finish as a top-36 wide receiver in fantasy

    Stefon Diggs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls2026 season

    MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost (late in drafts)

    Take a flier on Lloyd late in drafts.

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (QB12)

    But as a bet on rushing floor at a QB2 price, the projections love him.

    Jaxson DartNew York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (QB11)

    the model treats Purdy as a set-and-forget mid-range QB1 available at a streaming price

    Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (QB19)

    Shough draws a modest but real vote of confidence, ranked QB19 in consensus and QB17 by projection

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Geno Smith to outplay his draft cost (QB28)

    as the last quarterback off the board in a stream-friendly build or third QB in a superflex league, he offers more than his cost

    Geno SmithNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Patrick Mahomes to outplay his draft cost (QB14)

    Mahomes has slid to QB14 in consensus ... if Mahomes is close to himself, his current draft cost will look like a bargain.

    Patrick Mahomes

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Quinshon Judkins to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.03)

    Quinshon Judkins , Cleveland Browns (ADP: 5.03) ... These three backs have a clear path to career-best seasons and are being drafted late enough to offer significant upside at their current ADPs.

    Quinshon JudkinsCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 18, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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