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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
2,775
Graded
308

11% settled

Average accuracy
52.6

out of 100

Pundits
183

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 / 2,775

graded

2,467 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

801–825 of 2,775

  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls

    Kenneth Walker III to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 2.06)

    RB Kenneth Walker , Kansas City Chiefs (ADP: 2.06) ... These five players check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.

    Kenneth Walker IIIKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls

    MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost

    I'll be overweight on Lloyd exposure this season, as he has a ton of paths to fantasy relevance for 2026.

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingGarrett BallSleeper Calls

    MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost

    For anyone taking Jacobs in drafts right now, MarShawn Lloyd is a must-have handcuff and is a great target for Zero-RB builds.

    MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls

    Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 182 (WR71))

    If both falter, Cyrus Allen could emerge as a fantasy football asset during the season.

    Cyrus AllenKansas City Chiefs

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls

    Adonai Mitchell to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 217 (WR81))

    Mitchell is a textbook post-hype sleeper.

    Adonai MitchellNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls

    Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 178 (QB28))

    Daniel Jones (QB – IND) | ADP: 178 (QB28) ... Daniel Jones is the only carryover from the previous fantasy football all-undrafted team.

    Daniel JonesIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls

    Chris Bell to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 236.5 (WR83))

    Bell is an ideal draft-and-stash player for gamers swinging for the fences in the last round of drafts.

    Chris BellMiami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls

    Ray Davis to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 208 (RB62))

    Ray Davis (RB – BUF) | ADP: 208 (RB62) ... Ray Davis is an intriguing handcuff.

    Ray DavisBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls

    Braelon Allen to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 180 (RB59))

    Braelon Allen (RB – NYJ) | ADP: 180 (RB59) ... In deeper leagues, it's worth rostering Allen at the end of the bench

    Braelon AllenNew York Jets

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingJosh ShepardsonSleeper Calls

    Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 187.3 (TE25))

    Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU) | ADP: 187.3 (TE25) ... Schultz is a break-glass-in-emergency option.

    Dalton SchultzHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls

    De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost

    Rookie wideouts in elite offensive systems often become league winners when their usage spikes midseason. Stribling has that exact trajectory. Draft him before your league catches on.

    De'Zhaun StriblingSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls

    Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (his fantasy football ADP)

    Josh Downs is one of the most overlooked breakout candidates in fantasy drafts... At his fantasy football ADP, he’s one of the biggest steals on the board.

    Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls

    DJ Moore to outplay his draft cost

    After shaking off a brief lower‑body scare early in camp, DJ Moore returned to full participation and instantly clicked with Josh Allen... Outside of Dalton Kincaid, he faces almost no competition for top target volume.

    DJ MooreBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls

    Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (late‑round receiver)

    If you’re hunting for a late‑round receiver who can deliver steady weekly production and quietly push toward 120+ targets, Washington is your guy.

    Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingTom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Justin Jefferson to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

    Players to Target at 1.10 ... Jefferson should be fine if his catchable target rate increases and he sees a bump in volume.

    Justin JeffersonMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingTom StrachanSleeper Calls

    CeeDee Lamb to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

    If you’re happy to believe 2025 was a blip rather than the new normal, it becomes easier to see Lamb as a value pick in this range.

    CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingTom StrachanSleeper Calls

    James Cook to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

    While the passing offense will be spread around, Cook remains the safest and strongest bet outside of Josh Allen.

    James CookBuffalo Bills

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingTom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Saquon Barkley to outplay his draft cost (1.10)

    With a new offensive coordinator and a healthy offensive line, it’s not hard to start seeing positives for Barkley.

    Saquon BarkleyPhiladelphia Eagles

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Kyle Pitts to outplay his draft cost

    Here are four tight ends Pat Fitzmaurice loves to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. ... Kyle Pitts (ATL)

    Kyle PittsAtlanta Falcons

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Colston Loveland to outplay his draft cost (the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts)

    Here are four tight ends Pat Fitzmaurice loves to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. ... Loveland is the consensus TE3 for 2026 fantasy drafts behind only Brock Bowers and Trey McBride.

    Colston LovelandChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost

    Monitor the news on Kraft's recovery and be prepared to pounce if he comes with an injury discount in 2026 fantasy drafts.

    Tucker KraftGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts)

    Here are four tight ends Pat Fitzmaurice loves to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts. Brock Bowers (LV) ... Bowers is worth a look in the back half of the second round or early in the third round of 12-team fantasy drafts.

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (ADP 18)

    6 Jordan Love GB 11 2 18 18

    Jordan LoveGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost

    he could be one of the better QB values in 2026 fantasy drafts

    Kyler MurrayMinnesota Vikings

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (a wonderful late-round quarterback)

    Tyler Shough is a wonderful late-round quarterback who could be a QB1 in 2026.

    Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026the article →

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (331 graded)

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