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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
1,252
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 / 1,252

graded

1,073 still pending

By season

  • 2025179 of 183 graded
  • 20260 of 1069 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

901–925 of 1,252

  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.02)

    Colston Loveland , Chicago Bears (ADP: 4.02) ... These three tight ends are well-positioned for career-best seasons, making them excellent values at their current ADP. ... Loveland should be able to build off that 2025 momentum.

    Colston LovelandChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls2026 season

    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.

    Chig OkonkwoWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarSleeper Calls2026 season

    D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost (the RB2/dead-zone range)

    If looking at veteran backs currently going in the RB2/dead-zone range, Breece Hall and D'Andre Swift are the guys with a viable pass-catching resume to this point.

    D'Andre Swift

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarSleeper Calls2026 season

    TreVeyon Henderson to outplay his draft cost (the RB2 dead zone)

    If we are paring down that initial list with overlap as pass catchers, Love, Skattebo, and Henderson are the best bets.

    TreVeyon Henderson

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jeremiyah Love to outplay his draft cost (the RB2 dead zone)

    If we are paring down that initial list with overlap as pass catchers, Love, Skattebo, and Henderson are the best bets.

    Jeremiyah Love

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarSleeper Calls2026 season

    Breece Hall to outplay his draft cost (the RB2/dead-zone range)

    If looking at veteran backs currently going in the RB2/dead-zone range, Breece Hall and D'Andre Swift are the guys with a viable pass-catching resume to this point.

    Breece Hall

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich HribarSleeper Calls2026 season

    Cam Skattebo to outplay his draft cost (the RB2 dead zone)

    If we are paring down that initial list with overlap as pass catchers, Love, Skattebo, and Henderson are the best bets.

    Cam Skattebo

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingMark Morales-SmithSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (QB20)

    He could very well give you low-end QB1 production at a QB20 price this season.

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingMark Morales-SmithSleeper Calls2026 season

    Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (QB17)

    As the QB17 off the boards, he's an absolute steal in fantasy drafts.

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingMark Morales-SmithSleeper Calls2026 season

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (QB21)

    we are in on him at his current price. He's being drafted as the QB21... He has league-winning upside

    Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Pat Freiermuth to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE26)

    If new Steelers head coach Mike McCathy and new offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio make Freiermuth a bigger part of the Pittsburgh offense than he was under Smith last year, the veteran tight end could surprise.

    Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Mark Andrews to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE15)

    He’s worth taking a flier on late in drafts as your tight end two with the hopes that he can rebound with more playing time in a new offensive system and give us a throwback season in 2026.

    Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE36)

    Greg Dulcich could be THE late-round tight end to draft in 2026. ... No tight end in this class has a wider gap between his projection rank and his consensus rank than Greg Dulcich, at +14

    Greg DulcichMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (ECR: TE5)

    Kraft could easily be a monster value at the tight end position in 2026 if he comes roaring back at 100% earlier than we anticipate

    Tucker KraftGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tony Pollard to outplay his draft cost (lingering in the RB3 range in plenty of drafts)

    Pollard will be lingering in the RB3 range in plenty of drafts, but I think he returns strong RB2 value and production this season.

    Tony PollardTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Ted Hurst to outplay his draft cost (RK76)

    the athletic profile, target-earning ability, and landing spot make Hurst an appealing upside bet for both dynasty and deeper redraft formats

    Ted HurstTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost (RK66)

    Stribling is a great late-round selection in fantasy football drafts in 2026.

    De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Carnell Tate to outplay his draft cost (RK30)

    Drafting Carnell Tate is a bet on talent and Cam Ward's ability to take off in his second season... I'll be drafting Tate a ton.

    Carnell TateTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Makai Lemon to outplay his draft cost (RK42)

    Still, Lemon's talent and long-term upside make him an intriguing bench stash and rookie breakout candidate

    Makai LemonPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (RK53)

    his ability to create offense on his own makes him one of the more intriguing rookie sleeper receivers in fantasy football considered he has first-round draft capital

    K.C. ConcepcionCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Antonio Williams to outplay his draft cost (RK77)

    Antonio Williams is a sneaky Day 2 value who projects into an immediate slot role in Washington's offense.

    Antonio WilliamsWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jordyn Tyson to outplay his draft cost (RK38)

    If so, he could take off in his rookie season for a team that could easily be pass-happy.

    Jordyn TysonNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls2026 season

    Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 6.07)

    When healthy, he's a big-time play-maker, so I like the value with him in the middle of Round 6.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.10)

    I believe this will carry over in 2026, making Williams a great value at the end of the fifth round.

    Jameson WilliamsDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls2026 season

    Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (9.08)

    Kyle Monangai & Blake Corum, RBs, Bears/Rams. ADP: 8.07/9.08. ... if either D'Andre Swift or Kyren Williams gets hurt, Monangai and Corum will provide Round 2-3 production.

    Blake CorumLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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