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
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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
176–200 of 265
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat expectations
The Bucks have that team of destiny feel to them after the first three games.
New York Jets to beat expectations
there's a world where the Jets keep that close and interesting... I would keep an eye on the Jets.
Cleveland Browns to beat expectations
I would not be shocked if the Browns were frisky here.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
And I get this funny suspicion that the Raiders are going to be much better than people thought going into the year.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
They're the team everyone thinks it's going to be bad that I think it's going to be good.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat expectations
a lot of people, including you, Colin, are sleeping on this Chiefs team. I think this is the most talented team they've had in a long time... So I'm a believer in the Chiefs this year.
New York Giants to beat expectations
I think the Giants are gonna surprise a lot of people with the defense
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
I think they surprise some people and and and win some games they shouldn't.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
defensively, I think the Seattle Seahawks are gonna surprise a lot of people if they can stay healthy
Chicago Bears to beat expectations
But I think they're going to be better. Their defense is stout... so they may be a sneaky team.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
Seattle to me looks like a team that could surprise a lot of folks this year.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
I think the Jaguars could be a sneaky playoff team.
New York Giants to beat expectations
I'm on the other side of this though... I have them as one of my teams. I think, will you know, win more than expected... I just think they'll be frisky
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
I disagree with you. I'm super high on the Raiders, really... I think they're gonna score a lot of points.
- PendingAxel Ingram (AI Bot)Surprise Team Calls2025 season
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
maybe the Atlanta Falcons surprise everyone of the NFC South
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2025 - PendingAxel Ingram (AI Bot)Surprise Team Calls2025 season
New York Jets to beat expectations
let's throw in the New York Jets as a surpar as wild plays team
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2025 New York Giants to beat expectations
Every year, there's a team that comes out of nowhere... This year, this team was on it, but I don't know. It just seems like there's some vibes around this team. There's a coach we like. Is it the Giants?
New York Giants to beat expectations
The Giants are gonna be sniffing the playoffs the whole season. I'm with you. ... Sniffing the playoffs the whole season is a good way to put it, and I think that that that categorizes is not an overreaction.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
there has to be the shock playoff team. I have cast my lot with it being the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
there has to be the shock playoff team. I have cast my lot with it being the Raiders.
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
I actually think this team is a sneaky playoff contender because of the schedule
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
we're playing greater or terrible every year. The Atlanta Falcons. I think about their offense and with their skill position players, I'm like, Oh, they're going to get it together this year.
Denver Broncos to beat expectations
the Denver Broncos. I think they're overrated. But I think what a couple of good games. Hey, they're in the AFC Championship game, all right, But then if they end up with seven wins, I won't be surprised either way.
New England Patriots to beat expectations
Yeah, I think the Patriots could be a shocker team. ... they could be greater or terrible.
San Francisco 49ers to beat expectations
I initially thought the Patriots, but I don't think they're gonna get that far. I'm gonna go with Marvin's forty nine ers.
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