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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

1126–1150 of 1,250

  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Jordan Mason to outplay his draft cost (round eight)

    Jordan Mason running back for the Minnesota Vikings... George Mason's going to have some big weeks behind this Vikings offensive line.

    Jordan MasonMinnesota Vikings

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Braelon Allen to outplay his draft cost (round thirteen)

    Round thirteen is Bringlan Allen running back for the New York Jets

    Braelon AllenNew York Jets

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Austin Ekeler to outplay his draft cost (rounds eleven through fifteen)

    Yes, Colston Loveland, Austin Eckler, then Tyler L. G. Cam Ward and I've a missed one'm one Dale Robinson

    Austin Ekeler

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Calvin Ridley to outplay his draft cost (round six)

    Kevin Ridley's been my go all off season. I think he's just been undervalued compared away should be.

    Calvin RidleyTennessee Titans

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (round six)

    It's Jalen Wattle round six... I think that his costs and values is going to increase as the season goes on.

    Jaylen WaddleMiami Dolphins

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Jacory Croskey-Merritt to outplay his draft cost (RB forty one in real time ADP)

    Bill krossky Merritt running back for the Washington Commanders... I think that round eight is probably the most aggressive I would push him up

    Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (round three)

    But I went with Jane Daniel. And it's more because I think that there's still some meat left on the bone there.

    Jayden DanielsWashington Commanders

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (round five)

    That's Roald McMillan, wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers. I just think that he's being drafted closer to his floor than his ceiling, which I mean he could be a fantasy wide receiver one this year.

    Tetairoa McMillanCarolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Marvin Mims Jr. to outplay his draft cost (round fourteen)

    Round fourteen Marvin Mims wide receiver for the Denver Broncos with a full time role... Martin Mims is about to take over the world

    Marvin Mims Jr.Denver Broncos

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Tom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Davante Adams to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver eighteen overall)

    It's Stevane Adams wide receiver eighteen overall, and I would have taken him in in round three.

    Davante AdamsLos Angeles Rams

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Tom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Tucker Kraft to outplay his draft cost (outside of the top twelve tight ends)

    Took a Craft like just such a good player, and I can't understand why he's going outside of the top twelve tight ends.

    Tucker KraftGreen Bay Packers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Drake London to outplay his draft cost (round two)

    Drake London, that's the guy for me in round two, and I would take him in round one if you forced me to.

    Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Tom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Justin Fields to outplay his draft cost (round nine)

    if you're looking for a massive upside swing at quarterback, Justin Fields, it's hard to go past him

    Justin FieldsNew York Jets

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Ryan WormeliSleeper Calls

    Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver twenty six in real time ADP)

    I don't understand why he's available in round five. I don't understand why his real time ADP is wide receiver twenty six

    Tetairoa McMillanCarolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls

    Drake Maye to outplay his draft cost (round ten)

    i want Drake May. That's who I want as my quarterback in round ten... the best late run quarterback you can draft

    Drake MayeNew England Patriots

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Tom StrachanSleeper Calls

    Zach Charbonnet to outplay his draft cost (RB thirty five)

    It's Zach Charboney... Charbone at cost RB thirty five... he is a really good player

    Zach CharbonnetSeattle Seahawks

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Ryan WormeliSleeper Calls

    Calvin Ridley to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver thirty in real time ADP)

    he's why did she for thirty in real time ADP... he will be a value this season, assuming health. Like I'm extremely confident on that

    Calvin RidleyTennessee Titans

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 23, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Derek BrownSleeper Calls

    Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (round six)

    this is a guy you could draft as your wide receiver three for your teams... I think he is going to be a locked in wide receiver two... at this spot in a draft. That is free money.

    Tetairoa McMillanCarolina Panthers

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Mason DoddSleeper Calls

    Ricky Pearsall to outplay his draft cost (pick ninety one Yahoo one oh three sleeper and pick one hundred on ESPN)

    This leaves Ricky Pierce Hall is the only dude in this offense goes pick ninety one Yahoo one oh three sleeper and pick one hundred on ESPN.

    Ricky Pearsall

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Derek BrownSleeper Calls

    Tre Harris to outplay his draft cost (round twelve)

    it's Trey Harris And I will caveat this with if Keenan Allen does sign there, then I'm going to drop him... Trey Harris is the guy that I want to take from this offense.

    Tre HarrisLos Angeles Chargers

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Mason DoddSleeper Calls

    Jerome Ford to outplay his draft cost (Round thirteen)

    Love Jerome Ford. He could be a starting running back week one.

    Jerome FordCleveland Browns

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Miss · 0Derek BrownSleeper Calls

    J.J. McCarthy to outplay his draft cost (round eleven)

    it's JJ McCarthy Tom, a guy that I think is gonna be a locked in QB one

    J.J. McCarthyMinnesota Vikings

    a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Derek BrownSleeper Calls

    Dak Prescott to outplay his draft cost (low end QB one price tag some spots high end QB two)

    But Dak Prescott is the guy you can get at a low end QB one price tag some spots high end QB two

    Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Derek BrownSleeper Calls

    Trey McBride to outplay his draft cost (third round)

    Trey McBride could be one of those guys again talking about drafting players early that could define leagues... people are saying, dude, why didn't I take trade McBride in the first round

    Trey McBrideArizona Cardinals

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →
  • Hit · 100Mason DoddSleeper Calls

    Jalen Hurts to outplay his draft cost (middle to possibly the end of the fourth round)

    you can consistently get Jalen Hurts in the middle to possibly the end of the fourth round in drafts... round four is a very reasonable price

    Jalen HurtsPhiladelphia Eagles

    a naive guess scored 0+200 skillsaid Aug 10, 2025the article →

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NFL — sleeper calls (179 graded)

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