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
- 2,778
- Graded
- 308
- Average accuracy
- 52.6
- Pundits
- 183
11% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
308 / 2,778
graded
2,470 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
826–850 of 2,778
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost (ADP 17)
1 Kyler Murray MIN 6 6 17 17
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 Kyler Murray to outplay his draft cost
he could be one of the better QB values in 2026 fantasy drafts
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (ADP 18)
6 Jordan Love GB 11 2 18 18
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (ADP 19)
4 Baker Mayfield TB 10 5 19 19
Baker MayfieldTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (ADP 20)
5 Tyler Shough NO 8 5 21 20
Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost
Could this offense outperform expectations in a number of ways? Absolutely.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (ADP 21)
3 Malik Willis MIA 6 4 20 21
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 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.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (ADP 16)
2 Jared Goff DET 6 6 16 16
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR19, around the 40th overall pick)
Both analysts ultimately land on boom, while acknowledging real doubts about whether the target share needed for a true ceiling outcome is realistic.
Ladd McConkeyLos Angeles Chargers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (Going as the RB25, around the 59th overall pick)
Both analysts ultimately land on boom, framing the real risk as more about needing patience through a rough start than a true season-long bust outcome
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (Going as the RB29, around the 79th overall pick)
Both analysts ultimately lean boom, citing the coaching staff's track record and real receiving-game upside as the deciding factors
Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
K.C. Concepcion to outplay his draft cost (14.03, WR55 Yahoo! ADP and his 12.08, WR53 ESPN ADP)
His 14.03, WR55 Yahoo! ADP and his 12.08, WR53 ESPN ADP make him a must-draft bench stash.
K.C. ConcepcionCleveland Browns
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (16.01, RB50 Yahoo! ADP and an 18.03, RB53 ESPN ADP)
Coleman is a must-draft bench stash this season and can be drafted conveniently via a 16.01, RB50 Yahoo! ADP and an 18.03, RB53 ESPN ADP.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (9.10, RB31 ESPN ADP)
His 7.04, RB33 Yahoo! ADP is too pricey for a speculative stash play, but his 9.10, RB31 ESPN ADP is reasonable.
Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Cyrus Allen to outplay his draft cost (going undrafted on Yahoo! and now qualifies as just an 18th-round pick on ESPN)
Allen has immense upside after rapidly climbing the Chiefs' depth chart this summer.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost (13.05, WR52 Yahoo! ADP and a 16.02, WR63 ESPN ADP)
He is available via a 13.05, WR52 Yahoo! ADP and a 16.02, WR63 ESPN ADP.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Bucky Irving to outplay his draft cost (5.07, RB23 Yahoo! ADP and a 5.01, RB20 ESPN ADP)
Irving is available via a 5.07, RB23 Yahoo! ADP and a 5.01, RB20 ESPN ADP, and possesses low-end RB1 upside.
Bucky IrvingTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Chase Brown to outplay his draft cost (2.04, RB10 Yahoo! ADP and his 2.08, RB10 ESPN ADP)
RB Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals: Brown is the featured running back in an offense that is expected to make fantasy-friendly schematic improvements this season. ... Draft him confidently at his 2.04, RB10 Yahoo! ADP and his 2.08, RB10 ESPN ADP.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Javonte Williams to outplay his draft cost (3.09, RB16 Yahoo! ADP and a 3.07, RB15 ESPN ADP)
Williams can be drafted via a 3.09, RB16 Yahoo! ADP and a 3.07, RB15 ESPN ADP, yet is firmly in play to lead the NFL in rushing touchdowns as a weekly RB1 this season.
Javonte WilliamsDallas Cowboys
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingBen ArthurSleeper Calls
Cedric Gray to outplay his draft cost
Not a well-known name nationally, Gray is poised to have a breakout Year 3.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 Abdul Carter to outplay his draft cost
EDGE: Abdul Carter (Giants)
Dallas Turner to outplay his draft cost
EDGE: Dallas Turner (Vikings)
Travis Hunter to outplay his draft cost
CB: Travis Hunter (Jaguars) ... Travis Hunter expected to have a big year on defense
Kevin Winston Jr. to outplay his draft cost
S: Kevin Winston (Titans)
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NFL — sleeper calls (331 graded)
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