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
- 2,727
- 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 / 2,727
graded
2,419 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
51–75 of 2,727
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost
Indianapolis Colts — Buy Josh Downs ... Worth watching as a buy-low candidate
Michael Mayer to outplay his draft cost
Las Vegas Raiders — Add Michael Mayer ... making him the clearest goal-to-go weapon sans Bowers
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost
But I expect Brooks' role to grow ... I think the backfield gap between Hubbard and Brooks will close as the season progresses.
Rashod Bateman to outplay his draft cost
Baltimore Ravens — Add Rashod Bateman
Rashee Rice to outplay his draft cost
his touchdown equity is real given how much the Chiefs like to use him in the red zone. He has a much better matchup in Week 2.
Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost
Detroit Lions — Buy Jameson Williams ... it also signals a clear buying opportunity whenever he comes off a down performance
Braelon Allen to outplay his draft cost
New York Jets — Add Braelon Allen
Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost
Can't see the Chargers not utilizing him as the primary red-zone threat ... the next two weeks should be very good for his touchdown appeal
David Njoku to outplay his draft cost
Add David Njoku ... I think Harris is worth the speculative add, along with David Njoku.
Jeremiyah Love to outplay his draft cost
Buy Jeremiyah Love ... Great for his season-long outlook that the team is not automatically using the veteran in goal-line situations.
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost
Jacksonville Jaguars — Buy Bhayshul Tuten
Evan Engram to outplay his draft cost
He's an interesting tight end flier if Bryant is out.
Denzel Boston to outplay his draft cost
Cleveland Browns — Add Denzel Boston
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost
Expect Kraft to ramp up as the season progresses, given that he was not in his typical full-time role.
Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost
Green Bay Packers — Buy Christian Watson ... Christian WR1SZN.
- PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost
It’s clear he was undervalued in drafts.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026 - PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost
Washington looks like a high-end WR2, at worst, going forward.
Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost
Good Matchup: Baker Mayfield (QB – TB) vs. Cleveland Browns ... Fire up Mayfield in Week 2 (Week 2)
Baker MayfieldTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Michael Mayer to outplay his draft cost
those are all positive signs that point to Mayer being very streamable in a plus matchup. (Week 2 @ Los Angeles Chargers)
Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 16, 2026 Derrick Henry to outplay his draft cost
Week 2 Safe Fantasy Football Starts — Derrick Henry (RB – BAL) vs. New Orleans Saints ... You should feel very good about rostering Henry right now.
Chuba Hubbard to outplay his draft cost
Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR) at Atlanta Falcons ... For now, though, you shouldn’t have any concerns about playing Hubbard.
Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost
Justin Jefferson (WR – MIN) at Chicago Bears ... Jefferson saw a first-read rate of 53% in Week 1 and had nine targets. This week he could easily hit double digits.
- PendingRyan KirkseySleeper Calls
Kenyon Sadiq to outplay his draft cost (14% Rostered)
For fantasy managers willing to look at Week 2 ... and beyond, Sadiq is particularly interesting because he could be growing into an expanded role.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseySleeper Calls
Hunter Henry to outplay his draft cost (54% Rostered)
With Pittsburgh in town and Brown out of the way, there is now a clear path for 5-7 potential targets for Henry.
Hunter HenryNew England Patriots
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026 - PendingRyan KirkseySleeper Calls
Mike Gesicki to outplay his draft cost (2% Rostered)
Mike Gesicki went largely undrafted in 2026. His rostership will shoot way up after his Week 1 performance against Tampa Bay.
Mike GesickiCincinnati Bengals
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 15, 2026
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NFL — sleeper calls (331 graded)
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