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
151–175 of 2,727
Bo Nix to outplay his draft cost
He could easily be a QB1 this week against a pass defense that allowed the 13th-highest passer rating last year
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.
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost
Mayfield should have a strong Week 1 performance... In a contract year, I'm expecting a big bounce-back season from Mayfield if he can stay healthy all season
Malik Willis to outplay his draft cost
Willis' rushing ability gives him an incredibly high ceiling and floor for Week 1.
Jared Goff to outplay his draft cost
I think Goff will get it done in Week 1.
Bryce Young to outplay his draft cost
And for Bryce Young, he'll shut people up at least for one week in terms of having himself a big opportunity.
Travis Etienne to outplay his draft cost
I'm looking for for Etienne to be very active as a pass catcher out of the backfield.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. to outplay his draft cost
How about Chris Rodriguez Jr. going up against the Cleveland Browns... So opportunity here knocks against the Browns.
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost
Alright, how about Baker Mayfield? He no longer has the chip on his shoulder, but he's got the opportunity.
Dak Prescott to outplay his draft cost
the obligatory nod to the greatest offense there is in Dak Prescott, getting it done early and often. He's owned the Giants throughout his career.
Caleb Douglas to outplay his draft cost
Caleb Douglas, why? Because we've got to get a rookie in.
Tyler Murray to outplay his draft cost
Tyler Murray going up against Green Bay. We talked about that earlier.
Wan'Dale Robinson to outplay his draft cost
Wanda Robinson, one of my favorite guys the last couple of years, PPR machine... So we get him in looking at a ton of opportunities
Dontayvion Wicks to outplay his draft cost
What about that Dontavian Wicks going up against Washington?
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost
Ted McMillan, no question about it. Get him on, get him over, get him in, because that back seven for the Bears, struggling.
Javonte Williams to outplay his draft cost
Go back to the running back position, Javante Williams. He's the established and right now running unopposed.
Jalen Nailor to outplay his draft cost
How about Naylor going up against Miami? Opportunity here with no Brock Bowers, distribution of pass attempts to roll around for Captain Kirk.
Devaughn Vele to outplay his draft cost
How about Devon Vele going up against the Detroit Lions? We watched him start to break out a little bit last year
Trevor Lawrence to outplay his draft cost
Trevor Lawrence going up against the Cleveland Browns... looking for him this Spread the ball around
Jameson Williams to outplay his draft cost
Jameson Williams, and then the aforementioned, going back to that Carolina game
Tony Pollard to outplay his draft cost
Tony Pollard going up against the Jets... Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, though. So let's plot along a little bit
D'Andre Swift to outplay his draft cost
DeAndre Swift going up against Carolina. He's the number one guy.
Mike Washington to outplay his draft cost
Mike Washington, Jr., going up against Miami... Washington, the guy who really shown out a bunch in the preseason.
David Montgomery to outplay his draft cost
David Montgomery going up against Buffalo. Look, I'm looking for some short yardage
Caleb Williams to outplay his draft cost
Caleb Williams is going to keep winging the ball down the field, which means more level and more opportunity and big-time points.
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NFL — sleeper calls (331 graded)
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