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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

601–625 of 1,251

  • PendingRichard JanvrinSleeper Calls2026 season

    Rome Odunze to outplay his draft cost (the WR28 in PPR leagues)

    Currently going as the WR28 in PPR leagues, per FantasyPros’ average draft position (ADP), things are looking optimistic for Rome Odunze this season.

    Rome OdunzeChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingRichard JanvrinSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jayden Reed to outplay his draft cost (his WR47 ADP)

    Reed might not be a top-10 wide receiver breakout, but he should definitely surpass his WR47 ADP by quite a bit.

    Jayden ReedGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingMike FanelliSleeper Calls2026 season

    DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP 38.53 | WR16)

    DeVonta Smith (PHI) – ADP 38.53 | WR16 ... Smith will have a career year and a top-12 finish in 2026.

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike FanelliSleeper Calls2026 season

    D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (ADP 49.91 | RB 24)

    D’Andre Swift ( CHI ) – ADP 49.91 | RB 24 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues

    D'Andre SwiftChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike FanelliSleeper Calls2026 season

    George Kittle to outplay his draft cost (ADP 111.24 | TE11)

    George Kittle (SF) – ADP 111.24 | TE11 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues

    George KittleSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike FanelliSleeper Calls2026 season

    Rashee Rice to outplay his draft cost (ADP 32.81 | W R 13)

    Rashee Rice ( KC ) – ADP 32.81 | W R 13 ... Let’s look at six of my favorite draft values based on RTSports ADP for redraft leagues

    Rashee RiceKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike FanelliSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (ADP 125.67 | QB16)

    Brock Purdy (SF) – ADP 125.67 | QB16 ... the former Iowa State star is a massive steal at his current ADP.

    Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike FanelliSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (ADP 51.18 | RB26)

    Price has a chance to be a massive steal at his current ADP, especially given his play at the start of training camp.

    Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Mark Andrews to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE15)

    Andrews could offer midrange TE1 numbers at a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 price

    Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Pat Freiermuth to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE27)

    Pat Freiermuth (PIT) — ECR: TE27 | Projection Rank: TE21 ... the veteran tight end could surprise.

    Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kyle Pitts to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE8)

    Kyle Pitts Sr. (ATL) — ECR: TE8 | Projection Rank: TE5 | Projected FPTS: 156.0 | Diff: +3

    Kyle PittsAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Hunter Henry to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE19)

    Hunter Henry (NE) — ECR: TE19 | Projection Rank: TE16 | Projected FPTS: 125.5 | Diff: +3

    Hunter HenryNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE35)

    Greg Dulcich (MIA) — ECR: TE35 | Projection Rank: TE22 | Projected FPTS: 106.2 | Diff: +13 ... Dulcich could be a sneaky-good fantasy option this year.

    Greg DulcichMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Dallas Goedert to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE13)

    Dallas Goedert (PHI) — ECR: TE13 | Projection Rank: TE8 | Projected FPTS: 146.6 | Diff: +5

    Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Quinshon Judkins to outplay his draft cost (low-end RB2)

    Judkins is being drafted as a low-end RB2, but his expected volume gives him a strong chance to finish as a mid-range RB2.

    Quinshon JudkinsCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 15, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard JanvrinSleeper Calls2026 season

    DK Metcalf to outplay his draft cost (Round 8)

    Round 8: DK Metcalf (WR – PIT) ... Still, I think there’s massive sleeper potential in this offense overseen by head coach Mike McCarthy.

    DK MetcalfPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 15, 2026
  • PendingDaniel OuterbridgeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost (Late Round 1/Early Round 2 (WR5-WR6))

    ADP Position: Late Round 1/Early Round 2 (WR5-WR6) ... Draft him with complete confidence.

    Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 15, 2026
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jahan Dotson to outplay his draft cost (a late-round pick in deeper leagues)

    his opportunity in Atlanta gives him a chance to put together his best season yet. He is worth a late-round pick in deeper leagues.

    Jahan DotsonAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 15, 2026the article →
  • PendingEthen HuttonSleeper Calls2026 season

    Germie Bernard to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 251.5)

    Germie Bernard, Pittsburgh Steelers - WR ADP: 251.5 ... If he can build trust from veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers, Bernard could be in for a big rookie season, potentially taking over the job in the slot.

    Germie BernardPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 14, 2026
  • PendingEthen HuttonSleeper Calls2026 season

    Mike Washington to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 207.7)

    Mike Washington Jr., Las Vegas Raiders - RB ADP: 207.7 ... Should Jeanty face any sort of absence, Washington would be next in line to take on a significant workload as an enticing fantasy prospect.

    Mike WashingtonLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 14, 2026
  • PendingEthen HuttonSleeper Calls2026 season

    Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 211.8)

    Ja’Kobi Lane, Baltimore Ravens - WR ADP: 211.8 ... sets a relatively high ceiling as a late-round option, based on his projected volume.

    Ja'Kobi LaneBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 14, 2026
  • PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season

    Malik Washington to outplay his draft cost (late in drafts)

    I wrote about Malik Washington recently, citing that he should be considered by fantasy managers late in drafts as an upside dart throw due to his expected target share alone... Call this another feather in Washington’s cap for a potential breakout 2026 campaign.

    Malik WashingtonMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 14, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Rachaad White to outplay his draft cost (RB40 in ECR)

    Rachaad White is currently RB40 in ECR and will at least be in the pass-catching role for this Commanders offense... At his current price, you could get a big payoff

    Rachaad WhiteWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 13, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    TreVeyon Henderson to outplay his draft cost (RB25, 59th overall)

    FantasyPros' Real-Time ADP tool shows TreVeyon Henderson going RB25, 59th overall... Henderson should play enough to provide a fair return on investment.

    TreVeyon HendersonNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 13, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (a fifth-round ADP)

    At a fifth-round ADP, Swift looks like a safe RB2 with a good chance to outperform his price.

    D'Andre SwiftChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 13, 2026

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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