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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

776–800 of 1,251

  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jalen Nailor to outplay his draft cost (ECR: WR73)

    Nailor is the final pick in a draft that could pay dividends and become a weekly WR3 or flex if it all works out.

    Jalen NailorLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jakobi Meyers to outplay his draft cost (ECR: WR46)

    Meyers profiles as a strong value WR3 with a safer weekly floor than most players in his draft range.

    Jakobi Meyers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (ECR: WR63)

    Samuel should be a viable WR3/flex with upside for 2026 in the 49ers’ offense.

    Deebo Samuel Sr.San Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jayden Reed to outplay his draft cost (ECR: WR47)

    At his current draft cost, Reed profiles as an appealing post-hype sleeper with room for a major rebound.

    Jayden ReedGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026
  • PendingAndrew EricksonSleeper Calls2026 season

    Dylan Sampson to outplay his draft cost (100 picks later)

    I just don't see how the situation is so dramatically improved for an RB who is coming off a brutal season-ending injury to thrive. Give me Sampson 100 picks later.

    Dylan SampsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)

    quarterbacks he loves to target in the middle rounds ... Brock Purdy (SF) ... Consider him a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.

    Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Dak Prescott to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)

    Dak Prescott seems primed for another big season ... quarterbacks he loves to target in the middle rounds of fantasy football drafts

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Justin Herbert to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)

    Pat Fitzmaurice shares quarterbacks he loves to target in the middle rounds of fantasy football drafts. Justin Herbert (LAC) ... Herbert could have a banner season in tandem with new Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel

    Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)

    Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)

    quarterbacks he loves to target in the middle rounds ... Trevor Lawrence (JAC) ... Now, we'll see if T-Law can pick up where he left off.

    Trevor Lawrence

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 3.11)

    These three receivers check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026. ... DeVonta Smith , Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 3.11)

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.09)

    Improved health, reduced target competition after the departure of Allen and a scheme better suited to his strengths position McConkey for the best season of his career.

    Ladd McConkeyLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Garrett Wilson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.01)

    Garrett Wilson , New York Jets (ADP: 4.01) ... These three receivers ... have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.

    Garrett WilsonNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingJason La CanforaSleeper Calls2026 season

    Rayshaun Benny to outplay his draft cost (seventh-round pick)

    players like seventh-round pick Rayshaun Benny, who we believe will surprise this season

    Rayshaun BennyBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingAustin SwaimSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (Yahoo ADP: 80.3)

    Jadarian Price is soaring on all platforms, but Sleeper is undoubtedly the furthest behind. ... he could be an RB1 sitting on the board in Round 7.

    Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingAustin SwaimSleeper Calls2026 season

    DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (Sleeper ADP: 44.9)

    DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles Sleeper ADP: 44.9 ... DeVonta Smith became one of the hottest names in fantasy football for a potential breakout ... it's hard to put Smith behind the likes of Garrett Wilson, Zay Flowers, or Ladd McConkey.

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingAustin SwaimSleeper Calls2026 season

    Sam LaPorta to outplay his draft cost (Yahoo ADP: 76.4)

    I think Sam LaPorta is a lurking dark horse in Drew Petzing's offense. Sleeper is the place to get him.

    Sam LaPortaDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingAustin SwaimSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (Yahoo ADP: 138.0)

    At identical ADPs, I'd have a hard time deciding between Brooks and Hubbard. At this discrepancy, the choice is simple.

    Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingAustin SwaimSleeper Calls2026 season

    Bo Nix to outplay his draft cost (Yahoo ADP: 124.1)

    Bo Nix is flatly a sleeper in fantasy football -- not just on Sleeper. ... to, laughably, have a QB15 ADP on this platform.

    Bo NixDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Zachariah Branch to outplay his draft cost (ADP 170.2 (WR74))

    In the 15th round, Branch provides a fantasy ceiling very few have in this range of the draft.

    Zachariah BranchAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (ADP 125.6 (WR53))

    Higgins' median outcome this season is much higher than his WR53 ADP... Past pick 120, Higgins may be the most glaring value on the board.

    Jayden HigginsHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (ADP 103.8 (WR46))

    Wan'Dale Robinson (WR – TEN) | ADP 103.8 (WR46) ... Robinson is a low-end WR3 (top 36) in redraft with WR2 upside.

    Wan'Dale RobinsonTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 100.7 (WR43))

    Downs can be the No. 1 WR for a team that was pacing to break records in offensive efficiency last year... Somehow, we can get that at WR43 prices. Sign me up.

    Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingJim MoormanSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 45.5 (WR21))

    Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN) | ADP: 45.5 (WR21) ... Drafting Waddle at low-end WR2 prices in redraft feels like stealing.

    Jaylen WaddleDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026the article →
  • PendingRichard JanvrinSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (QB17)

    According to our FantasyPros ADP data, Murray is going as the QB17 right now, and if there’s anyone who could finish close to what Maye did last year, it’s time.

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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