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
- 2,727
- Graded
- 308
- Average accuracy
- 52.6
- Pundits
- 181
11% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
308 / 2,727
graded
2,419 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
126–150 of 2,727
Jordan Love to outplay his draft cost
That makes Love the best option for anyone looking for a long-term quarterback. He is also potentially the best option for anyone looking for a quarterback for Week 2.
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost
Shough can still be a potential fantasy starter when the matchup is right... Shough is unlikely to be available next week, so if you want him, now is the time to add him.
Kalif Raymond to outplay his draft cost ($3.5 million investment)
Raymond is primed to provide a major return on the $3.5 million investment they made in him.
- PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
Romeo Doubs to outplay his draft cost
While Mack Hollins might seem like the obvious pickup, Romeo Doubs is the wide receiver to have while Brown is sidelined.
Romeo DoubsNew England Patriots
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 - PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
Kaelon Black to outplay his draft cost
McCaffrey managers should roster Black all year. In deeper leagues, he brings his own value... If the Niners go up big and early, I expect a healthy dose of Black.
Kaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 - PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
Mike Gesicki to outplay his draft cost
If you need a tight end in a pinch, he is your guy.
Mike GesickiCincinnati Bengals
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 - PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
Michael Mayer to outplay his draft cost
The Raiders are projected to play from behind, which should give Mayer, arguably the best receiving weapon outside of Ashton Jeanty in that offense, plenty of opportunities.
Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 - PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
George Holani to outplay his draft cost
If Sam Darnold‘s injury lingers for a couple of weeks and Drew Lock is throwing passes for the Seattle Seahawks, Holani should see plenty of usage.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 - PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
Devaughn Vele to outplay his draft cost
If you need to fill your WR3 spot, Vele could be a sneaky Week 2 play.
Devaughn VeleNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 - PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
Carson Wentz to outplay his draft cost
If Kyler Murray doesn’t clear concussion protocol, Carson Wentz would be a good streaming option simply because of the matchup.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 - PendingJoshua PoniatowskiSleeper Calls
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost
He is a good plug-and-play quarterback for Week 2.
Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 13, 2026 David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost
Everything lines up for this to be a breakout year for Montgomery. He is already taking advantage of being the featured back
Josh Downs to outplay his draft cost
Downs should be considered a buy-low candidate.
Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost
Here comes the workhorse... There's no competition to take snaps from him, either... Verdict: Start
Matthew Golden to outplay his draft cost
Jacob: Matthew Golden. Golden put together another excellent training camp and looks poised to be the one to take on a lion's share of the 100-plus targets.
Matthew Golden to outplay his draft cost
Who Will Be Biggest Breakout Player? Bill: Matthew Golden. ... He's going to have a big season and might replace Romeo Doubs as a go-to player on third down.
- PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
Chris Bell to outplay his draft cost (rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo leagues)
There's a clear path to targets on this team, giving Bell a ton of upside. He's my second favorite waiver wire stash on this list, behind Michael Mayer.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026 - PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
Malachi Fields to outplay his draft cost (rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo leagues)
Malachi Fields is a rookie wideout who could be in line for an uptick in targets if Malik Nabers (game-time decision) doesn't play... This is exactly the kind of dart throw you want to make in your league as you search for upside.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026 - PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
Adonai Mitchell to outplay his draft cost (rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo leagues)
He's the kind of deep threat that you want to stash on your bench if you have room. The Titans aren't a matchup to fear in Week 1.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026 - PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
Pat Bryant to outplay his draft cost (rostered in fewer than 30% of Yahoo leagues)
If you have a roster spot, give him a shot now and see what happens versus the Chiefs.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026 - PendingFrank AmmiranteSleeper Calls
Michael Mayer to outplay his draft cost (rostered in 21% of Yahoo leagues)
If Michael Mayer is still on your waiver wire, add him immediately... he has huge upside against the Dolphins in Week 1.
Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 12, 2026 Omarion Hampton to outplay his draft cost ($7,300 FanDuel/$6,800 DraftKings)
Omarion Hampton ($7,300 FanDuel/$6,800 DraftKings) ... To open the year, we are catching Hampton as a three-down back attached to a double-digit favorite with a team total just below 30 points.
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost ($6,800 FanDuel/$6,100 DraftKings)
Tetairoa McMillan ($6,800 FanDuel/$6,100 DraftKings) ... I want to play for that in a good matchup before it is fully highlighted.
Bhayshul Tuten to outplay his draft cost
This could be the big breakout season for Tuten, who, on a per-touch basis, flashed the immense talent that I really liked when he was in college.
Jaxson Dart to outplay his draft cost
Dallas should be viewed at least as a league-average matchup for Dart, with the upside to be a very good one.
By sport
NFL — sleeper calls (331 graded)
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