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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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Every surprise team calls take

126–150 of 265

  • PendingSeth RollinsSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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

    Miami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 23, 2026the article →
  • PendingBucky BrooksSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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

    New York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarmen VitaliSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    Tennessee Titans to beat expectations

    I feel LIKE i could See tennessee making some noise this Year... i'm a Cam ward Believer

    Tennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingCarmen VitaliSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations

    especially playing a fourth place schedule, these Minnesota vikings could surprise some people

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 18, 2026the article →
  • PendingAaron SchatzSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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

    Arizona Cardinals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 16, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike RennerSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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.

    Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 15, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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]

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingLance ZierleinSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    Chicago Bears to beat expectations

    I actually think the I think the Bears are gonna be a surprise team.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 7, 2026the article →
  • PendingJerry OstroskiSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations

    Minnesota's my sneaky my sneaky team that could go off this year if Kyler shows up motivated.

    Minnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jul 1, 2026the article →
  • 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.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    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.

    Tennessee Titans

    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.

    Dallas Cowboys

    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.

    Detroit Lions

    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.

    Washington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 30, 2026
  • PendingJohn MiddlekauffSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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

    Green Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike RennerSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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.

    Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingJourdan RodrigueSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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.

    Miami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 8, 2026the article →
  • 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

    Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 28, 2026
  • PendingChris BrockmanSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    Cleveland Browns to beat expectations

    Cleveland Browns. Yeah. I believe they're gonna be no worse than second in the AFC North this year.

    Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 28, 2026the article →
  • 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

    Washington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 25, 2026
  • PendingRichard ShermanSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingGregg RosenthalSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Apr 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingTJ JeffersonSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 31, 2026the article →
  • PendingJP AcostaSurprise Team Calls2026 season

    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.

    New Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Mar 18, 2026the article →

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