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
- 2,772
- 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 / 2,772
graded
2,464 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
901–925 of 2,772
Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Antonio Williams, Germie Bernard, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chris Bell, Pat Bryant
Ja'Kobi Lane to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Antonio Williams, Germie Bernard, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chris Bell, Pat Bryant
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (outside of the top 12 options)
Anyone who happens to need a tight end outside of the top 12 options, look no further. Juwan Johnson has quietly been in the league since 2020...
Antonio Williams to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Antonio Williams, Germie Bernard, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chris Bell, Pat Bryant
Terrance Ferguson to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Hunter Henry, T.J. Hockenson, Brenton Strange, Terrance Ferguson
Chris Bell to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Antonio Williams, Germie Bernard, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chris Bell, Pat Bryant
Hunter Henry to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Hunter Henry, T.J. Hockenson, Brenton Strange, Terrance Ferguson
Kaytron Allen to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : MarShawn Lloyd, Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen
Daniel Jones to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Tyler Shough, Daniel Jones
Malachi Fields to outplay his draft cost (Out of the Tier 8 or later options)
Out of the Tier 8 or later options, Malachi Fields represents the option with the highest floor, able to step into a situation and contribute right away.
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Tyler Shough, Daniel Jones
Germie Bernard to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Antonio Williams, Germie Bernard, Ja’Kobi Lane, Chris Bell, Pat Bryant
Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost (Currently ranked QB19)
here is my favorite signal-caller, who is ranked outside the top 18 in the expert consensus rankings (ECR). Jordan Love (QB – GB) ... Love is being drafted as a mid-QB2, but has QB1 upside.
T.J. Hockenson to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : Hunter Henry, T.J. Hockenson, Brenton Strange, Terrance Ferguson
Nicholas Singleton to outplay his draft cost
Alternative Options : MarShawn Lloyd, Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen
- PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Caleb Williams to outplay his draft cost
This article highlights four players who can become true fantasy MVPs in 2026.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Davante Adams to outplay his draft cost
Fading Adams due to age is a major mistake. His route running and hands remain elite, and he still delivers high‑end production.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost
He offers rare post‑injury value for fantasy managers who draft him at a discount.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingLawrence IaconaSleeper Calls
Derrick Henry to outplay his draft cost
He remains one of the few running backs who can swing an entire fantasy week with a single performance.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Jacory Croskey-Merritt to outplay his draft cost (RB36)
Croskey-Merritt has been trending up lately, climbing 10 spots in ADP over the past week, but he’s still reasonably priced at RB36. If he adds some receiving to his game, there’s some major fantasy potential here.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Jordan Mason to outplay his draft cost (going outside of the top 30 in FantasyPros’ Real-Time ADP)
Jordan Mason (RB – MIN) ... Training camp reports are all echoing that Mason looks like a stud in this scheme and that 2026 could be the year he’s finally unlocked.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (going outside of the top 30 in FantasyPros’ Real-Time ADP)
For this list, I targeted running backs going outside of the top 30 in FantasyPros’ Real-Time ADP (average draft position). Here are four sleeper running backs that can help fantasy managers in 2026. ... Blake Corum (RB – LAR)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Dylan Sampson to outplay his draft cost (at the end of every draft)
Sampson is a player I’m targeting at the end of every draft. He’s a cheap bet to make, and one who could pay off if the Browns decide to get their second-year back the ball more involved through the air.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
MarShawn Lloyd to outplay his draft cost
If you want to take a shot at the Packers' backfield, throwing a dart at MarShawn Lloyd makes a ton of sense.
MarShawn LloydGreen Bay Packers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026 - PendingNic BodifordSleeper Calls
Justin Herbert to outplay his draft cost (9.01, QB14 ESPN ADP)
Herbert’s Yahoo! ADP is reasonable. His ESPN ADP makes for an exceptionally low buying opportunity.
Justin HerbertLos Angeles Chargers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 27, 2026
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