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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

801–825 of 1,251

  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR12, 30th overall)

    Going as the WR12, 30th overall, one analyst has him as his WR10

    DeVonta SmithPhiladelphia Eagles

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

    Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR29, 65th overall)

    Going as the WR29, 65th overall, one analyst has him as high as WR20 and would consider him as early as round four.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

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

    Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR42, 106th overall)

    Going as the WR42, 106th overall, one analyst has him as high as WR38 and considered pushing him even further.

    Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

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

    Javonte Williams to outplay his draft cost (Going as the RB16, 34th overall)

    Going as the RB16, 34th overall, one analyst has him as a top-12 back and would consider taking him as early as round two

    Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys

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

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (Going as the QB21, 161st overall)

    Going as the QB21, 161st overall, one analyst ranks him as high as QB14 ... all support a real breakout case

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

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

    Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (Going as the QB17)

    Going as the QB17, one analyst views this as real value ... setting up a real bounce-back case.

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

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

    Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (Round 5)

    Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX) is an easy breakout candidate entering his second season.

    Bhayshul TutenJacksonville Jaguars

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

    Dalton Kincaid to outplay his draft cost (Round 10)

    If his role simply expands, he has real upside to smash his current price

    Dalton KincaidBuffalo Bills

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

    Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost (Round 10)

    Isaiah Likely (TE – NYG) should run a lot more routes this year than a rival late-round tight end target

    Isaiah LikelyNew York Giants

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

    Zay Flowers to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)

    Zay Flowers (WR – BAL) is set up for touchdown regression in the best way... a near-lock for touchdown correction this year

    Zay FlowersBaltimore Ravens

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

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Round 15)

    real efficiency backing up a name still available at the very end of drafts

    Greg DulcichMiami Dolphins

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

    Jalen Hurts to outplay his draft cost (Round 6)

    Jalen Hurts (QB – PHI) offers access to elite quarterback play at a real discount... he's currently going outside the top five at the position

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

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

    Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (Round 13)

    A more reliable quarterback situation this year should mean more catchable targets and real breakout potential.

    Jayden HigginsHouston Texans

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

    Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (Round 7)

    Parker Washington (WR – JAX) is the true upside swing to take at wide receiver this year.

    Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

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

    Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (Round 4)

    Colston Loveland (TE – CHI) has real number-one-overall tight end upside, not just top-12.

    Colston LovelandChicago Bears

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

    Jakobi Meyers to outplay his draft cost (Round 11)

    remains one of the more underrated target earners in the league

    Jakobi MeyersJacksonville Jaguars

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

    James Cook to outplay his draft cost (Round 1)

    James Cook (RB – BUF) has already shown flashes of every skill needed to be the overall RB1

    James CookBuffalo Bills

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

    Tre Harris to outplay his draft cost (Round 13)

    positioning him as a potential riser in the pecking order over two more established, higher-drafted teammates

    Tre HarrisLos Angeles Chargers

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

    Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (Round 12)

    supporting confidence he can do it again this year

    Wan'Dale RobinsonTennessee Titans

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

    Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (Round 11)

    Deebo Samuel (WR – SF) has an ADP that's unlikely to catch up to his actual talent level fast enough.

    Deebo Samuel Sr.San Francisco 49ers

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

    Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (Round 2)

    Chase Brown (RB – CIN) has real top-three overall ceiling that isn't being discussed enough.

    Chase BrownCincinnati Bengals

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

    Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (Round 4)

    Jaylen Waddle (WR – DEN) has a genuinely high ceiling in his new offense.

    Jaylen WaddleDenver Broncos

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

    Quentin Johnston to outplay his draft cost (Round 9)

    Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC) is the real wide receiver one of his offense, not the more hyped teammate typically drafted ahead of him.

    Quentin JohnstonLos Angeles Chargers

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

    Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (Round 8)

    Jaxson Dart (QB – NYG) offers real rushing upside paired with rookie-year efficiency that was genuinely elite

    Jaxson DartNew York Giants

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

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (Round 15)

    real top-12 quarterback upside at an end-of-draft price

    Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

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

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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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