Surprise Team 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
- 265
- Graded
- 0
- Average accuracy
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- Pundits
- 96
0% settled
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265 logged, none graded. The scores appear as the season resolves them.
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By season
- 20240 of 8 graded
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- 20260 of 157 graded
Every surprise team calls take
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Baltimore Ravens to beat expectations
the one team that comes to my mind first and foremost, I would have to say that's looking to bounce back that could be dangerous inside the AFC, I feel like it's the Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
So while I love a few teams to surprise, including the Bengals (simply by getting to the Super Bowl)
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
They were your sleeper team. They were one of my sleeper teams.
Houston Texans to beat expectations
If C.J. Stroud starts looking like the quarterback he was as a rookie, the Texans are a legitimate Super Bowl sleeper.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
When it comes to the New Orleans Saints, I think they could be a sleeper in the NFC.
Houston Texans to beat expectations
If CJ Stroud can take a step forward, forget the division title, this team could be a surprise Super Bowl contender.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
New Orleans can be one of the surprise teams of 2026.
New York Giants to beat expectations
They could make the Giants a surprise team, especially with a defense that could end up in the top 10.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
I think the the Raiders might even surprise the team or two here, when when it gets to AFC as well.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Vikings could sneak up on you too. I I think the Vikings could sneak up on you too.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat expectations
I do think they're a pretty good sleeper.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
Seattle, for a Super Bowl champ, is wildly under the radar.
Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
I think the Bengals are going to shock some people this year.
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
Do we have a deep sleeper? Yeah. Yes. The Atlanta Falcons.
Chicago Bears to beat expectations
Stacy thinks the same thing that Shine does, that they're gonna be great this year.
Washington Commanders to beat expectations
I just wouldn't be surprised if we're talking in the opening weeks of the season like, oh, yeah... maybe this Washington team, we've we've overlooked the entire off season.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
nobody is talking about Minnesota as even being a factor... I think that they're a team that's gonna be in the mix
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
I I think the Seahawks, Rich, have a potential to be better this season... I think that Seattle isn't being talked about enough
Denver Broncos to beat expectations
Boy, they looked good last year. Be even better this year.
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
Wright was more bullish on the Falcons, landing on them as his deep sleeper to sneak into the playoffs
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
And the Atlanta Falcons. My deep sleeper sneaking into the playoffs.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
Because I really do think that the Jags are one of those teams that were kind of sleeping on a bit based on what they did last year.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Even though I think they're gonna have a better year than everybody thinks.
- PendingHowie LongSurprise Team Calls2026 season
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
We had Howie Long on yesterday. He said you guys were his sleep one of his sleeper teams in the NFC.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2026 New York Giants to beat expectations
I think the one team to look out for in this division are those New York Giants ... I wouldn't be shocked if they won eight or nine games this year
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