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
826–850 of 1,251
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Javonte Williams to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
Javonte Williams (RB – DAL) was actually the RB1 in fantasy points per game last year, yet he's being drafted like a mid-tier RB2 this year.
Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (Round 8)
offering real QB1-overall upside at a late-round price
Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
A.J. Brown to outplay his draft cost (Round 2)
AJ Brown (WR – NE) is positioned for a potential career year.
A.J. BrownNew England Patriots
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost (Round 5)
David Montgomery (RB – HOU) is a strong RB2 with real RB1 upside, not a dead-zone back.
David MontgomeryHouston Texans
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Puka Nacua to outplay his draft cost (Round 1)
Puka Nacua (WR – LAR) could be a season-defining player if he hits his ceiling.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Rachaad White to outplay his draft cost (Round 9)
positioning him to vacuum up high-value touches even if he loses some between-the-tackles volume
Rachaad WhiteWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (Round 7)
Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR) is finally fully healthy entering his third season... fully cleared for a significant role
Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (Round 6)
Christian Watson (WR – GB) profiles as a year-four breakout disguised as a year-five breakout
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (Round 12)
KC Concepcion (WR – CLE) is a talented rookie who can threaten a defense at all three levels.
K.C. ConcepcionCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 - PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls2026 season
Brian Thomas Jr. to outplay his draft cost (WR31 to WR33)
This has caused Brian Thomas Jr.‘s price to dip. I recommend buying in, as Thomas has had a strong camp as well... The price is right on this one.
Brian Thomas Jr.Jacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 9, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (the sixth round of 12-team drafts)
Risk aversion typically drops Watson into the sixth round of 12-team drafts. That's appealing value for a player who demonstrated last season that he's capable of being a top-15 receiver if he enjoys a season of good health.
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 9, 2026 Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
Top Late-Round TE Targets: Dalton Schultz
AJ Barner to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
Top Late-Round TE Targets: AJ Barner
Dallas Goedert to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
Top Late-Round TE Targets: Dallas Goedert
Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
Top Late-Round TE Targets: Greg Dulcich
Justin Herbert to outplay his draft cost (Round 7 or 8)
I'm not afraid to pull the trigger on Herbert in Round 7 or 8 (if he falls)
Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Colston Loveland
Zay Flowers to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Zay Flowers
Jeremiyah Love to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
His favorite Round 3 targets include Jeremiyah Love (leaning on the historical track record of top-12 rookie running backs)
Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (ADP sits around where Michael Wilson goes)
while Brock Purdy’s ADP sits around where Michael Wilson goes — and a Purdy/McConkey combo of two weekly starters beats an Allen/Wilson combo
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (tight end, five in ADP overall sixty four)
I'm happy so far waiting on Fanning because it seems like people are taking those shots ... and I wait two or three rounds and I just take Harold Fannin.
- PendingTera RobertsSleeper Calls2026 season
Quentin Johnston to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver forty two ADP overall one oh six)
So I am one hundred percent on board with you with that, and I'm actually going to clip this and use this as my personal Jake Sealley defense for the remainder of the draft season there as I put out my defense of Quentin Johnson.
Quentin JohnstonLos Angeles Chargers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 8, 2026 Quentin Johnston to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver forty two ADP overall one oh six)
I don't buy it. I am in on Quinton Johnston. I have him higher.
- PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost (WR43 in our rankings)
Dismissing last season as a fluke has caused his ADP to plummet and his ranking to slip; currently, we have him pegged at WR43 in our rankings. Much like Rodney Dangerfield, Robinson is currently getting no respect, and it is high time for to change.
Wan'Dale RobinsonTennessee Titans
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 7, 2026
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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