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
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.
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.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026 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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
- 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
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
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.
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 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.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 13, 2026
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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