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.
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- PendingWill HillSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
At +510 odds, I think the Vikings could be a surprise team in the NFC North in 2026.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 14, 2026 Dallas Cowboys to beat expectations
I think they're gonna be one of the teams that, despite being the Dallas Cowboys, are going to improve pretty significantly on their finish last year... But I think they're going to surprise some people.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
Seattle enters the season with the fourth-best Super Bowl odds (via DraftKings Sportsbook), trailing Los Angeles, Baltimore and the Buffalo Bills. But Cowherd thinks even that's too low, pointing to the rare continuity Darnold will have this season as a key reason why the Seahawks should be viewed as a contender.
Dallas Cowboys to beat expectations
Dallas is my favorite under-the-radar title contender right now.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
In a very winnable division, I'm expecting these Saints to become one of the league's most pleasant surprises.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
This team could be a dark horse in the NFC.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
I'm taking the Saints as one of the most improved teams in the league... Most underrated team in the league, the Saints.
- PendingEvan TarraccianoSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
I fully expect Jacksonville to make a leap forward with their offensive production this year.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026 New York Giants to beat expectations
If those two can pick up right where they left off, the Giants could be a surprise playoff contender if they stay healthy.
Green Bay Packers to beat expectations
2. Packers. It seems like it's said every year, but perhaps this is actually the year the offense becomes one of the league's best.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
five teams that we're not talking about enough. 1. Seahawks.
Denver Broncos to beat expectations
3. Broncos. They have longer odds than the Lions and the same odds as the Bengals to win the Super Bowl.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
We should be talking about Jacksonville at Super Bowl contenders... But they are a higher registered Super Bowl contender that I think we need to start talking about.
Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
And at Cincinnati, which I've already told you is my number one sleeper team this year
Green Bay Packers to beat expectations
2. Packers ... perhaps this is actually the year the offense becomes one of the league's best.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
Here's one team well outside the projected playoff picture to be bullish on.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
4. Jaguars ... But what about the internal development? Trevor Lawrence caught fire down the stretch of last season
Denver Broncos to beat expectations
3. Broncos ... The Broncos were likely a freak injury away from the Super Bowl.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
1. Seahawks ... they're not getting much buzz. That's a mistake. Last year wasn't just some lucky run.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Best Sleeper Bet to win Super Bowl 61: Minnesota Vikings (+5000)
Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
could the Cardinals be the sleeper team of the entire league?
New York Jets to beat expectations
I think the jets will be better this year, which bodes well for Garrett.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
The New Orleans saints may be a surprise team this. Year do you? AGREE... I Think New orleans is gonna be a surprise team this. YEAR
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Number one is a bit of a surprise, and it's a late addition. It's the Minnesota Vikings.
Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
I consider the Cardinals an underrated team that could potentially sneak into the playoffs in a weak NFC.
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