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
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- Average accuracy
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- Pundits
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0% settled
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265 logged, none graded. The scores appear as the season resolves them.
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Every surprise team calls take
126–150 of 265
Miami Dolphins to beat expectations
the first team that jumps out to me is the Miami Dolphins... this team is going to finish better than people think
New York Jets to beat expectations
okay they're gonna be much better. This year doesn't mean that they're reflecting their record, per se but they're gonna be much better
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
I feel LIKE i could See tennessee making some noise this Year... i'm a Cam ward Believer
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
especially playing a fourth place schedule, these Minnesota vikings could surprise some people
Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
The Cardinals were twenty third twenty third in overall Dvoa less rays the banner despite being the most injured team in the league. And they're going to be healthier this year
Cleveland Browns to beat expectations
I think the team I would bet on if I'm saying they're in the top tier, we're talking about them as such by the end of the year. I think it's the Cleveland Browns.
New York Giants to beat expectations
I'm still think they're the safest double your win total team in the league... Giants are going to be a good football [team]
Chicago Bears to beat expectations
I actually think the I think the Bears are gonna be a surprise team.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Minnesota's my sneaky my sneaky team that could go off this year if Kyler shows up motivated.
- PendingThe Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Surprise Team Calls2026 season
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
This is gonna be hot. The Raiders are gonna have a better season than the Vikings.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jun 10, 2026 - PendingBrian & GeoffSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
So I would say I put Tennessee as a riser.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 30, 2026 - PendingBrian & GeoffSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Dallas Cowboys to beat expectations
I think Cowboy's gonna have a really good season... I think the Cowboys are ahead of them as a riser in the NFL.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 30, 2026 - PendingBrian & GeoffSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Detroit Lions to beat expectations
The Lions to me are a rising team.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 30, 2026 - PendingBrian & GeoffSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Washington Commanders to beat expectations
I think them and the Commanders are two risers... I think that the Commanders are going to be much better this season.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 30, 2026 New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
The Saints a little bit more of a flyer just because Kellen Moore year two, but they're they're a team under the radar a little bit
Green Bay Packers to beat expectations
I'm gonna say the Green Bay Packers... So I think they're really they're a nice sleeper to win the Super Bowl
Cleveland Browns to beat expectations
That's why my sleeper going back to the Browns... I think the Browns are my favorite sleeper just because they have the fourth longest odds of anyone in the NFL this year.
Miami Dolphins to beat expectations
I'm higher on the Dolphins over the next two years than I think the entire majority of the collective football opinion.
- PendingKenjon BarnerSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Cleveland Browns to beat expectations
they'll have pieces to really go out there and compete and really probably, you know, shock some people this upcoming season
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 28, 2026 Cleveland Browns to beat expectations
Cleveland Browns. Yeah. I believe they're gonna be no worse than second in the AFC North this year.
- PendingBrian & GeoffSurprise Team Calls2026 season
Washington Commanders to beat expectations
Commanders feel like a bounce back team this year, like they're gonna be in playoff contention this year just because they just you can't go worse than last year
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 25, 2026 New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
I think the snate Saints could sneak up on this division at least and win it and sneak into the playoffs that way.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat expectations
I have a feeling whatever the Bucks win total is, I'm going to be over. I think I'm just I'm going back to big on the Bucks.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
I kinda feel like we all kinda poo pooed the Raiders, but low key, I think something could be going on there that might be a little special.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
I think these are trendy turnaround candidates... New Orleans Saints... One thing breaks right and you are leading that division.
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