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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

176–200 of 1,251

  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (a late-eighth-round ADP)

    Brock Purdy has a late-eighth-round ADP... I would rather have a Brock Purdy/Ladd McConkey combo than a Josh Allen/Michael Wilson combo.

    Brock Purdy

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls2026 season

    Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (the sixth round of 12-team drafts)

    On a recent podcast, I touted Packers WR Christian Watson as a high-upside player worth pursuing... Risk aversion typically drops Watson into the sixth round of 12-team drafts. That's appealing value

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Braelon Allen to outplay his draft cost (ADP 58)

    5 Braelon Allen NYJ 13 4 55 58

    Braelon AllenNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (late-round)

    Coleman is a wonderful late-round dart to toss in fantasy drafts in 2026.

    Jonah ColemanDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tank Bigsby to outplay his draft cost (ADP 54)

    10 Tank Bigsby PHI 10 3 54 54

    Tank BigsbyPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (ADP 48)

    3 Jonah Coleman DEN 10 5 48 48

    Jonah ColemanDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls2026 season

    MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost (late in drafts)

    Take a flier on Lloyd late in drafts.

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Dylan Sampson to outplay his draft cost (ADP 57)

    9 Dylan Sampson CLE 11 5 50 57

    Dylan SampsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jaydon Blue to outplay his draft cost (ADP 62)

    7 Jaydon Blue DAL 14 4 66 62

    Jaydon BlueDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Alvin Kamara to outplay his draft cost (ADP 47)

    2 Alvin Kamara NO 8 5 51 47

    Alvin KamaraNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Isiah Pacheco to outplay his draft cost (ADP 51)

    6 Isiah Pacheco DET 6 5 52 51

    Isiah PachecoDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Keaton Mitchell to outplay his draft cost (ADP 53)

    1 Keaton Mitchell LAC 7 5 49 53

    Keaton MitchellLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost (ADP 55)

    8 MarShawn Lloyd GB 11 5 57 55

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Zach Charbonnet to outplay his draft cost (ADP 42)

    4 Zach Charbonnet SEA 11 3 46 42

    Zach CharbonnetSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Quentin Johnston to outplay his draft cost (an ADP near pick 134)

    At an ADP near pick 134 against a consensus rank in the mid-80s, the upside is being handed to you.

    Quentin JohnstonLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Tyler Allgeier to outplay his draft cost (late Yahoo target)

    Tyler Allgeier (RB – ARI) is the safer late Yahoo target, a touchdown-dependent flex

    Tyler AllgeierArizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (going near pick 121)

    Brock Purdy (QB – SF), going near pick 121, is a proven QB1-per-game producer available at a streaming cost

    Brock PurdySan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (going around pick 167)

    Jordan Love (QB – GB) is the headliner, going around pick 167 against a consensus rank near 120.

    Jordan LoveGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Chris Godwin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (going near pick 136)

    Chris Godwin (WR – TB) is the biggest value on ESPN, ranked around WR35 in consensus but going near pick 136.

    Chris Godwin Jr.Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Michael Pittman to outplay his draft cost (going around pick 127)

    Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – PIT) is the cleanest Yahoo value, going around pick 127 against a consensus rank in the mid-80s.

    Michael PittmanPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Emeka Egbuka to outplay his draft cost (Round 4)

    A real buy-low opportunity given a lingering toe injury that's kept him out of practice

    Emeka EgbukaTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls2026 season

    Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (the top of round two)

    A real value at the top of round two, backed by a strong finish to last season

    Chase BrownCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 30, 2026
  • PendingAndrew EricksonSleeper Calls2026 season

    Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)

    Early-Round Values: Jadarian Price (RB – SEA)

    Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonSleeper Calls2026 season

    Rashee Rice to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 1-5 / Picks 1-60)

    Early-Round Values: Rashee Rice (WR – KC)

    Rashee RiceKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonSleeper Calls2026 season

    George Kittle to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)

    Tight Ends Sleepers*: George Kittle (TE – SF) ... *Late-round only

    George KittleSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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