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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
1,250
Graded
179

14% settled

Average accuracy
53.1

out of 100

Pundits
79

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
95 scored 80+84 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

179 / 1,250

graded

1,071 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

926–950 of 1,250

  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 8.02)

    Washington is a great bargain in the middle of the sixth round, let alone at his current ADP of 8.02!

    Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.11)

    Luther Burden, WR, Bears. ADP: 4.11. ... Ben Johnson told the media that he would be buying stock in Luther Burden.

    Luther Burden IIIChicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Blake Corum to outplay his draft cost (9.08)

    Kyle Monangai & Blake Corum, RBs, Bears/Rams. ADP: 8.07/9.08. ... if either D'Andre Swift or Kyren Williams gets hurt, Monangai and Corum will provide Round 2-3 production.

    Blake CorumLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Christian Watson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 6.07)

    When healthy, he's a big-time play-maker, so I like the value with him in the middle of Round 6.

    Christian WatsonGreen Bay Packers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 5.11)

    Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars. ADP: 5.11. ... Tuten is the incumbent and has more upside.

    Bhayshul TutenJacksonville Jaguars

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingWaltSleeper Calls

    Rhamondre Stevenson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 7.12)

    Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots. ADP: 7.12. ... Stevenson is the favorite to lead the New England backfield in touches

    Rhamondre StevensonNew England Patriots

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 4, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost (QB sixteen, one hundred and twenty fifth overall in eleventh round)

    our Fantasy Pros real time ADP shows GoF going QB sixteen, one hundred and twenty fifth overall in eleventh round EIGHTP... maybe there's an even better ceiling for Jared Goff than we typically associate with Jared Goff

    Jared GoffDetroit Lions

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls

    Terry McLaurin to outplay his draft cost (going anywhere near round five in drafts right now)

    This is actually a player that I love this year in drafts. Not only safe floor, but I think the upside is could be the best of his career at this point... McLaurin, who's going anywhere near round five in drafts right now

    Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost (RB twenty forty six point seven overall)

    Montgomery's real time ADP at this very moment ... it's RB twenty forty six point seven overall... But the rushing floor is very sturdy.

    David MontgomeryHouston Texans

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls

    Terry McLaurin to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver twenty four overall, right now, fifty fifth)

    Terry McLaurin, baby wide receiver, twenty four overall, right now, fifty fifth... we could see a career best season for McLaurin. So the safe floor is there, But also there's a ton of ceiling here too.

    Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingDerek BrownSleeper Calls

    Derrick Henry to outplay his draft cost (RB eleven ADP)

    imagine that Derrick Henry getting back to anywhere near having double digit touchdowns. We're talking about a guy that absolutely smashes his RB twelve, uh RB eleven ADP his RB twelve ECR rank.

    Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingNathan JahnkeSleeper Calls

    Deebo Samuel Sr. to outplay his draft cost (mid-to-late-round pick)

    He is worthy of a mid-to-late-round pick. As usual, he should be a weekly fantasy starter if healthy, and health has always been the concern.

    Deebo Samuel Sr.San Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)

    Top Late-Round QB Targets Malik Willis Tyler Shough Sam Darnold

    Tyler Shough

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Sam Darnold to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)

    Top Late-Round QB Targets Malik Willis Tyler Shough Sam Darnold

    Sam Darnold

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)

    Top Late-Round QB Targets Malik Willis Tyler Shough Sam Darnold

    Malik Willis

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingEllis JohnsonSleeper Calls

    Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (Going as the last pick of the fourth round (pick 48))

    With that in mind, I am absolutely reaching for Bhayshul Tuten , even at his rapidly increasing ADP.

    Bhayshul Tuten

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls

    Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (His Real-Time ADP is currently 22)

    So, yeah, I’m taking Bowers if I have a back-end first-round selection.

    Brock BowersLas Vegas Raiders

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (one at the 4/5 turn)

    Waddle will produce closer to a 2nd round pick than one at the 4/5 turn.

    Jaylen WaddleDenver Broncos

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Jonathon Brooks to outplay his draft cost (pick 93 and RB33)

    right now he is coming off of the board as pick 93 and RB33 ... The price is worth the risk and leaves room for a lot of profit

    Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost (currently going in Round 5)

    For me, it is Bhayshul Tuten , who is currently going in Round 5, but I would feel more than comfortable reaching for him in Round 4.

    Bhayshul Tuten

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Emeka Egbuka to outplay his draft cost (drafted as the WR19 with the 43rd overall pick)

    Egbuka is currently being drafted as the WR19 with the 43rd overall pick – I have him as my WR14 (29th overall)

    Emeka EgbukaTampa Bay Buccaneers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls

    Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (around the 5th round of fantasy drafts)

    Evans’ ADP is around the 5th round of fantasy drafts. He will reward fantasy owners who reach for him a round early

    Mike EvansSan Francisco 49ers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingJeremy MunterSleeper Calls

    Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (7th Round)

    This season the consensus has him outside QB1 territory again. I am drafting Matthew Stafford in the 7th Round with confidence

    Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026
  • PendingPat FitzmauriceSleeper Calls

    Parker Washington to outplay his draft cost (WR35, 83rd overall)

    FantasyPros’ Real Time ADP currently has Washington going WR35, 83rd overall. That’s the late seventh round, and I’d be willing to take Washington in the mid-to-late sixth.

    Parker Washington

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →
  • PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls

    Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost (WR46 in Real-Time ADP)

    right now he sits at WR46 in Real-Time ADP. You can get him in round nine, but you'll likely need to grab him a round early if you really want him.

    Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026

By sport

NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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