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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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out of 100

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Claims of this kind are logged and waiting on results. Nothing here is a verdict on anyone until the season provides one.

265 logged, none graded. The scores appear as the season resolves them.

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Every surprise team calls take

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  • PendingChris BrockmanSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat expectations

    The Bucks have that team of destiny feel to them after the first three games.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 22, 2025the article →
  • PendingJason McIntyreSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    New York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 19, 2025the article →
  • PendingJason McIntyreSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    Cleveland Browns to beat expectations

    I would not be shocked if the Browns were frisky here.

    Cleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 19, 2025the article →
  • PendingJonas KnoxSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2025the article →
  • PendingNick WrightSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2025the article →
  • PendingMatt HasselbeckSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2025the article →
  • PendingChris BrockmanSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    New York Giants to beat expectations

    I think the Giants are gonna surprise a lot of people with the defense

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    Tennessee Titans to beat expectations

    I think they surprise some people and and and win some games they shouldn't.

    Tennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations

    defensively, I think the Seattle Seahawks are gonna surprise a lot of people if they can stay healthy

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • PendingRichard ShermanSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • PendingMitchell EisensteinSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations

    Seattle to me looks like a team that could surprise a lot of folks this year.

    Seattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 4, 2025the article →
  • PendingGregg RosenthalSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations

    I think the Jaguars could be a sneaky playoff team.

    Jacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 3, 2025the article →
  • PendingGregg RosenthalSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2025the article →
  • PendingJourdan RodrigueSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    Las Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2025the article →
  • PendingAxel Ingram (AI Bot)Surprise Team Calls2025 season

    Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations

    maybe the Atlanta Falcons surprise everyone of the NFC South

    Atlanta Falcons

    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

    New York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 2, 2025
  • PendingChris BrockmanSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2025the article →
  • PendingRich EisenSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    New York Giants

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 1, 2025the article →
  • PendingNick WrightSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 31, 2025the article →
  • PendingNick WrightSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2025the article →
  • PendingNick WrightSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations

    I actually think this team is a sneaky playoff contender because of the schedule

    Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 29, 2025the article →
  • PendingPaul PabstSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    Atlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2025the article →
  • PendingMarvin PrinceSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    Denver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2025the article →
  • PendingSeton O'ConnorSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    New England Patriots to beat expectations

    Yeah, I think the Patriots could be a shocker team. ... they could be greater or terrible.

    New England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2025the article →
  • PendingTodd FritzSurprise Team Calls2025 season

    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.

    San Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2025the article →

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