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
- 1,252
- 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 / 1,252
graded
1,073 still pending
By season
- 2025179 of 183 graded
- 20260 of 1069 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
851–875 of 1,252
- PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Romeo Doubs to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
I still envision Doubs as a WR3 play, but his upside warrants consideration in the middle rounds as a dart throw worth investing in.
Romeo DoubsNew England Patriots
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 7, 2026 - PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (a late-round value)
Washington is somehow slipping in drafts as a late-round value... He’s a favorite WR3 target for me in drafts this year.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 7, 2026 - 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 - PendingEvan TarraccianoSleeper Calls2026 season
Malik Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR74)
Washington is the first Dolphins wideout listed on our ECR as a mid-tier 7 option, at WR74. I understand the hesitation, but the upside alone presents a massive return on investment
Malik WashingtonMiami Dolphins
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 7, 2026 De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (WR64)
KC Concepcion (WR51), Omar Cooper (WR59), and Denzel Boston (WR60) are next in line, and I would bet on De’Zhaun Stribling (WR64) jumping that trio, or at least Cooper.
Matthew Golden to outplay his draft cost (WR47)
this is why Jayden Higgins (WR53) and Matthew Golden (WR47) stand out as undervalued.
Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (WR53)
this is why Jayden Higgins (WR53) and Matthew Golden (WR47) stand out as undervalued.
- PendingChad WorkmanSleeper Calls2026 season
Rico Dowdle to outplay his draft cost (ADP 58 Overall, RB29)
the familiarity with McCarthy and recent success suggests Dowdle has a stronger path to taking over the backfield and out producing his ADP.
Rico DowdlePittsburgh Steelers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingChad WorkmanSleeper Calls2026 season
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (ADP 143 Overall, RB47)
Rookie Jonah Coleman is a dart throw ... but I believe he will be involved alongside JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingChad WorkmanSleeper Calls2026 season
Jordan Mason to outplay his draft cost (ADP 113 Overall, RB41)
Mason may very well be in line for a big workload in an offense that’s expected to put up more points this season, making him a value at his ADP of RB41.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingChad WorkmanSleeper Calls2026 season
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (ADP 102 Overall, RB37)
Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR) | ADP 102 Overall, RB37 ... making Brooks one of my top zero RB targets.
Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingChad WorkmanSleeper Calls2026 season
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (ADP 94 Overall, RB35)
Corum offers plenty of standalone value but also possesses massive contingency upside. Those are the bets you should be taking with a zero RB strategy.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 65)
Christian Watson (WR – GB) ADP: 65 | (WR30) ... if we see a full year out of him, he possesses league-winning upside at current ADP.
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Kenny Gainwell to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 100)
A consistent receiving role with occasional spikes in usage makes him one of the better mid- to late-round running back values on the board.
Kenny GainwellTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Chig Okonkwo to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 179)
Chig Okonkwo (TE – WAS) ADP: 179 | (TE22) Here’s a TE2 with legitimate TE1 upside.
Chig OkonkwoWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 102)
He should also see a bump in routes, with his usage likely to increase, making him a really nice value in the middle-to-late rounds of drafts.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls2026 season
Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 147)
Kyler Murray (QB – MIN) ADP: 147| (QB18) ... here are five players that are going later than they should and could outperform their ADP.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 6, 2026 Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost (an ADP of WR39 (92nd overall))
With an ADP of WR39 (92nd overall) as of this writing, Lemon is a bet worth making.
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))
There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (his current cost assumes he'll miss a few games)
Watson has the potential to be special. And his current cost assumes he'll miss a few games. With a season of good health, Watson investors could reap handsome rewards.
Jalen Coker to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
Coker is a late-round priority for me this season. The massive divide between McMillan and Coker in ADP should not exist.
Jayden Higgins to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
He's an appealing late-round depth target in deeper fantasy formats, especially given the coaching staff's confidence in his long-term potential.
Ray Davis to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 20.05)
That makes him one of the more intriguing pure handcuffs available.
Tank Bigsby to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 17.01)
It would not be surprising if Bigsby's rushing attempts per game see a notable increase this season.
Keaton Mitchell to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 16.03)
Keaton Mitchell , Los Angeles Chargers (ADP: 16.03) ... Given those similarities to Achane, there is a real chance McDaniel ultimately prefers Mitchell over his other options.
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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