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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

11% settled

Average accuracy
52.6

out of 100

Pundits
181

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
162 scored 80+146 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

308 / 2,761

graded

2,453 still pending

Who is good at sleeper calls

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

By publisher

The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every sleeper calls take

401–425 of 2,761

  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Tre Tucker to outplay his draft cost

    Start Em: Tre Tucker, WR, Raiders — Las Vegas' No. 1 receiver has a very easy matchup.

    Tre TuckerLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Caleb Douglas to outplay his draft cost

    Start Em: Caleb Douglas, WR, Dolphins — Caleb Douglas is Miami's No. 1 receiver, so he'll have a chance at garbage time in this game.

    Caleb DouglasMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    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.

    Jadarian PriceSeattle Seahawks

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Kenny Gainwell to outplay his draft cost

    Start Em: Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers — Kenneth Gainwell is getting tons of targets each week.

    Kenny GainwellPittsburgh Steelers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 6, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike MoraitisSleeper Calls

    Ryan Flournoy to outplay his draft cost

    Dallas has an ascending No. 3 receiver in Ryan Flournoy, who is primed for a breakout season after reeling in 40 catches for 475 yards and posting two 100-yard games in 2025.

    Ryan FlournoyDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingJason McIntyreSleeper Calls

    Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost

    Marion Hampton is primed for a massive fantasy season.

    Omarion HamptonLos Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Malik Willis

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Jordan Love

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms, and each has either a track record of top-12 quarterback play, real rushing upside, or both.

    Jaxson Dart

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Baker Mayfield

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (later-round fliers)

    There are even some later-round fliers our experts really like, including Greg Dulcich.

    Greg Dulcich

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Tyler Shough

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Bo Nix to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Bo Nix

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Brock Purdy to outplay his draft cost (going outside the top 90 picks in ADP)

    Names like Jaxson Dart, Brock Purdy, Bo Nix, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis are all going outside the top 90 picks in ADP on most platforms

    Brock Purdy

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Kyle Pitts to outplay his draft cost

    If you miss out on Bowers and Loveland, grab Pitts before the sharp drop-off at the tight end position beyond the top eight.

    Kyle PittsAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingAndrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost

    Even with a projected snap split with Perine (70-30%) based on preseason Week 1 usage…Brown should still smash versus the Bengals' third-easiest league schedule.

    Chase BrownCincinnati Bengals

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost

    Here are players our experts love to pick in fantasy football drafts. Malik Willis (QB – MIA)

    Malik WillisMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost (being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP))

    There's high-end QB1 potential here — as we saw late last season — and yet Lawrence is being drafted as a low-end QB1, according to average draft position (ADP).

    Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls

    Javonte Williams to outplay his draft cost

    Javonte Williams (RB – DAL) ... Here are players our experts love to pick in fantasy football drafts.

    Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026the article →
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls

    Kaytron Allen to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 247 (RB68))

    Kaytron Allen (RB – WSH) | ADP: 247 (RB68) ... He offers a potential goal-line role as early as Week 1, and his role could expand as the season progresses.

    Kaytron Allen

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls

    Dylan Sampson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 206 (RB61))

    Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE) | ADP: 206 (RB61) ... He should remain involved under new head coach Todd Monken, giving him standalone value in deep PPR leagues.

    Dylan SampsonCleveland Browns

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls

    Kayshon Boutte to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 199 (WR66))

    Kayshon Boutte (WR – HOU) | ADP: 199 (WR66) ... in the latter stages of drafts, it’s hard to dismiss Boutte

    Kayshon BoutteHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls

    Greg Dulcich to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 215 (TE28))

    Greg Dulcich (TE – MIA) | ADP: 215 (TE28) ... Dulcich is a sneaky late-round tight end selection.

    Greg DulcichMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls

    Kaleb Johnson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 258 (RB69))

    Kaleb Johnson (RB – GB) | ADP: 258 (RB69) ... The running back room isn’t threatening, so Johnson is worth a speculative add.

    Kaleb JohnsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026
  • PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls

    Calvin Ridley to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 230 (WR81))

    Calvin Ridley (WR – TEN) | ADP: 230 (WR81) ... He’s worth a deep shot, as he could bounce back from a shortened season.

    Calvin RidleyTennessee Titans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 5, 2026

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (331 graded)

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