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
876–900 of 1,252
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.
Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (mid to late second round)
depending on the platform you look at, this guy is going mid to late second round... Pads, Kenneth Walker.
Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (Going 40 overall)
Currently going as the wide receiver 21, I think he's gonna exceed that greatly. I got Landon McConkie here... Going 40 overall
J.K. Dobbins to outplay his draft cost (RB 34)
And when you are drafting a guy, you know, RB 34, and it's, like, 80 what is that gonna be? Like, eightieth, ninetieth overall
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (going eighty fourth overall)
He's going eighty fourth over, I believe that's the last pick in the seventh round... I think Parker Washington is gonna be the guy that separates himself from the rest of the pack.
Jordyn Tyson to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 38)
And it and at wide receiver 38 going behind... Jordan Tyson, easily to me, has the clearest upside case to be, like, a top fifteen, sixteen wide receiver.
DJ Moore to outplay his draft cost (Sixty third overall)
I'm going DJ Moore... Who is going as the wide receiver '29, I believe... Sixty third overall... I think Moore is gonna produce in a similar vein to the way Diggs did.
Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (QB19 in ADP)
Jordan Love is the best bet under that umbrella if looking to run it back this season. Love is currently QB19 in ADP and is 12th in current odds to lead the league in passing touchdowns.
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (a QB2)
Mayfield does not have elite rushing upside, but he is a standout pick as a QB2 when you pair everything together.
Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost (ADP of WR39 (92nd overall))
With an ADP of WR39 (92nd overall) as of this writing, Lemon is a bet worth making.
Tre Harris to outplay his draft cost (ADP 75)
Tre Harris has to be one of the best WR sleepers to take in 2026... he could see much more playing time (and targets) than his bottom-dwelling ADP would indicate in 2026.
Isiah Pacheco to outplay his draft cost (ADP 49)
Isiah Pacheco lands with the Lions as the change-of-pace back/handcuff for Jahmyr Gibbs... he should pay off for the Lions in 2026
Demond Claiborne to outplay his draft cost (ADP 70)
it’s possible at some point that Claiborne could be operating as Mason’s complement at some point in the 2026 NFL season
De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (ADP 67)
Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB19)
Cam Skattebo (NYG) — ECR: RB19 | Projection Rank: RB17 | Projected FPTS: 221.5 | Diff: +2
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB25)
Bhayshul Tuten (JAC) — ECR: RB25 | Projection Rank: RB23 | Projected FPTS: 193.9 | Diff: +2 ... This could be the big breakout season for Tuten
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Isiah Pacheco to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB51)
Isiah Pacheco (DET) — ECR: RB51 | Projection Rank: RB47 | Projected FPTS: 105.4 | Diff: +4
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Kaelon Black to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB82)
Kaelon Black (SF) — ECR: RB82 | Projection Rank: RB60 | Projected FPTS: 68.6 | Diff: +22 ... These are the backs where the raw, points-based projection is significantly higher on the player than our experts' rank.
Kaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Tony Pollard to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB28)
Tony Pollard (TEN) — ECR: RB28 | Projection Rank: RB26 | Projected FPTS: 175.1 | Diff: +2
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
De'Von Achane to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB10)
De'Von Achane (MIA) — ECR: RB10 | Projection Rank: RB6 | Projected FPTS: 259.3 | Diff: +4
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Breece Hall to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB15)
Breece Hall (NYJ) — ECR: RB15 | Projection Rank: RB13 | Projected FPTS: 229.9 | Diff: +2
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Derrick Henry to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB11)
Derrick Henry (BAL) — ECR: RB11 | Projection Rank: RB5 | Projected FPTS: 264.2 | Diff: +6
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Josh Jacobs to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB16)
Josh Jacobs (GB) — ECR: RB16 | Projection Rank: RB11 | Projected FPTS: 239.1 | Diff: +5
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season
Rachaad White to outplay his draft cost (ECR: RB37)
Rachaad White (WAS) — ECR: RB37 | Projection Rank: RB34 | Projected FPTS: 147.8 | Diff: +3
Rachaad WhiteWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026 Chig Okonkwo to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 13.12)
Chig Okonkwo , Washington Commanders (ADP: 13.12) ... Okonkwo is one of the ideal targets at tight end for someone who wants to focus entirely on running backs and wide receivers earlier in the draft and punt on the position.
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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)
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