Sleeper 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
- 2,761
- Graded
- 308
- Average accuracy
- 52.6
- Pundits
- 181
11% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
308 / 2,761
graded
2,453 still pending
Who is good at sleeper calls
- Simon Hunter100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Peter Schrager100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Jourdan Rodrigue100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mike Mayock100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Gregg Rosenthal100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Patrick Claybon100 accuracy · 1 graded+122.0
- Rich Hribar80 accuracy · 5 graded+120.0
- Brandon Carney100 accuracy · 1 graded+100.0
- Marcus Mosher67 accuracy · 13 graded+66.7
- Seth Woolcock67 accuracy · 3 graded+66.7
- Tom Strachan65 accuracy · 24 graded+60.0
- Pat Fitzmaurice59 accuracy · 32 graded+34.1
- Ryan Wormeli55 accuracy · 12 graded+20.0
- Chris Raybon55 accuracy · 11 graded+18.2
- Mike Harmon55 accuracy · 20 graded+10.6
- Derek Brown52 accuracy · 41 graded+9.0
- Scott Bogman50 accuracy · 4 graded+0.0
- Jason Cabinda50 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Cynthia Frelund50 accuracy · 4 graded-2.8
- Andrew Erickson45 accuracy · 37 graded-13.0
- Mason Dodd44 accuracy · 16 graded-25.0
- Chris Welsh40 accuracy · 17 graded-42.2
- Joe Dolan33 accuracy · 6 graded-66.7
- Terrell Furman Jr33 accuracy · 3 graded-66.7
- Mitchell Eisenstein33 accuracy · 3 graded-66.7
- Jake Ciely27 accuracy · 15 graded-74.1
- Joe Pisapia20 accuracy · 9 graded-93.5
- Sean Kerner25 accuracy · 4 graded-100.0
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Greg Cosell0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Matt Money Smith0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Ross Jackson0 accuracy · 1 graded-100.0
- Adam Rank0 accuracy · 3 graded-122.0
- Chris Brockman17 accuracy · 4 graded-133.3
- Rich Eisen0 accuracy · 3 graded-200.0
- Kyle Brandt0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Aaron Schatz0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Isaac Rochell0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Manti Te'o0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- Sharp Football Analysis80.0 · 5 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)75.0 · 4 graded
- The 33rd Team66.7 · 13 graded
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)55.0 · 20 graded
- The Rich Eisen Podcast (podcast)50.0 · 4 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)50.0 · 2 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)39.7 · 241 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)37.5 · 10 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Saints (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)16.7 · 6 graded
Every sleeper calls take
376–400 of 2,761
- PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (high-end WR3 ... in the fifth round)
He's currently going off the board as a high-end WR3, but he has WR1 upside. ... Getting this kind of production as a WR3 is a smash click in the fifth round.
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Kenny Gainwell to outplay his draft cost
Here's a back who can pay out big dividends as the RB2 behind Bucky Irving.
Kenny GainwellTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (his ADP price tag)
It's hard not to buy a ticket at his ADP price tag. He's basically free and has been earning first-team reps while capitalizing on the opportunity.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (his current ADP)
Most would agree that Corum has standalone value behind Kyren Williams. At his current ADP, he already provides great value as the backup.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost
This could be the big breakout season for Tuten... if he can be the clear lead guy, he has the talent to match Etienne's RB13 finish last year in fantasy points per game.
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost
Swift should be a mid-range RB2 again this season.
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost
Price is an intriguing RB2 with a ton of upside in 2026.
Drake Maye to outplay his draft cost
Here are quarterbacks our experts love to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Drake Maye (NE)
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost
Here are quarterbacks our experts love to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. ... Trevor Lawrence (JAC)
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost
Could this offense outperform expectations in a number of ways? Absolutely.
Dak Prescott to outplay his draft cost
Here are quarterbacks our experts love to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. ... Dak Prescott (DAL)
- PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Cooper Kupp to outplay his draft cost
He's a high-floor safety valve for fantasy managers. Treat him as a steady bench receiver or FLEX option who gives you reliable production without boom-or-bust volatility.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost
If Corum cuts further into early-down and goal-line work, his standalone FLEX value jumps. Stash him now before the backfield split becomes too obvious.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
J.K. Dobbins to outplay his draft cost
You draft Dobbins knowing the risk, but his price doesn't reflect his ceiling. If Dobbins stays on the field, the touches he'll see in Denver make him a strong return on a minimal investment.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Bryce Young to outplay his draft cost
He's an ideal QB2 stash. In Superflex formats, grabbing a former number one pick at a discounted price in a contract year is exactly the type of calculated gamble you want to make.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Isaiah Likely to outplay his draft cost
he's one of the highest-upside options on the board with a direct path to beating his ADP
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost
Breakout Predictions — Parker Washington (WR – JAC)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost
Breakout Predictions — Christian Watson (WR – GB)
Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to outplay his draft cost
Breakout Predictions — Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB – WAS)
Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026 Michael Wilson to outplay his draft cost
Start Em: Michael Wilson, WR, Cardinals — Michael Wilson should be able to benefit from garbage time.
Bryce Lance to outplay his draft cost
Start Em: DeVaughn Vele and Bryce Lance, WRs, Saints
Jadarian Price to outplay his draft cost
Start Em: Jadarian Price, RB, Seahawks — I'm going to trust Jadarian Price after the Seahawks held him out of preseason.
Kenny Gainwell to outplay his draft cost
Start Em: Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers — Kenneth Gainwell is getting tons of targets each week.
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost
Start Em: Blake Corum, RB, Rams — Blake Corum is getting a 50-50 workload compared to Kyren Williams.
Tre Tucker to outplay his draft cost
Start Em: Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders — Las Vegas' No. 1 receiver has a very easy matchup.
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NFL — sleeper calls (331 graded)
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