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
201–225 of 2,727
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Adonai Mitchell to outplay his draft cost (the 118th overall player and WR58 in consensus rankings)
As the 118th overall player and WR58 in consensus rankings, Mitchell is set to run rampant in the defensive backfield
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 Tre Tucker to outplay his draft cost (drafted him as a late-round upside pick)
While many drafted him as a late-round upside pick, Tre Tucker is a borderline top-30 wide receiver in Week 1 because Brock Bowers is out with a knee injury.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Mike Washington to outplay his draft cost
That scenario would open up some touches for rookie Mike Washington Jr... Both Washington and Nailor have the talent to have big games in week one.
Mike WashingtonLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Mark Andrews to outplay his draft cost
Mark Andrews remains one of the most reliable veteran tight ends in fantasy and draws a favorable 5‑star matchup against the Indianapolis Colts this week... he deserves strong consideration in starting lineups.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Cade Otton to outplay his draft cost
In deeper leagues, that makes Cade Otton a potential streamer this week... could have his best game of the season in the opener.
Cade OttonTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingJeremy MunterSleeper Calls
Devaughn Vele to outplay his draft cost
There will not be many weeks Devaughn Vele is able to break out, but this is one of them.
Devaughn VeleNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 Tre Tucker to outplay his draft cost
Tucker is a great Week 1 spot start and a DFS free square.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Caleb Douglas to outplay his draft cost (outside the top 100)
Douglas has the combination of playing time, opportunity, and explosiveness to significantly outperform his Week 1 ranking.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Evan Engram to outplay his draft cost (Week 1’s TE27/152 overall)
he is on the waiver wire in many leagues and will be a great sleeper and great streaming tight end to start the 2026 season, being ranked Week 1’s TE27/152 overall
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Dontayvion Wicks to outplay his draft cost (ranks 125th in the top 100 in Week 1 half-PPR flex rankings)
He is a strong sleeper start, thanks to reports that he is trending as the Eagles’ WR2 behind DeVonta Smith
Dontayvion WicksPhiladelphia Eagles
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingJacob InfanteSleeper Calls
Ozzy Trapilo to outplay his draft cost
#Bears superlatives for 2026: • Sleeper to watch: Ozzy Trapilo
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingJacob InfanteSleeper Calls
Luther Burden III to outplay his draft cost
#Bears superlatives for 2026: • Breakout star: Luther Burden III
Luther Burden IIIChicago Bears
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingKurt BlakewaySleeper Calls
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
Coleman is a wonderful late-round dart throw.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 Tony Pollard to outplay his draft cost (mid-round draft picks)
However, Tony Pollard was one of the better mid-round draft picks this year.
- PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Michael Mayer to outplay his draft cost
He's a priority add for Bowers managers and a strong short-term option if you need early-season tight end production.
Michael MayerLas Vegas Raiders
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Alec Pierce to outplay his draft cost
Congrats if you got a discount on Alec Pierce this draft season... A bump in routes and targets should help Pierce's weekly fantasy floor
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 - PendingWolf Trelles-HeardSleeper Calls
Chris Bell to outplay his draft cost
The runway is now clear for Bell to have a massive role sooner rather than later... If Bell is still sitting on your waiver wire, he's worth a stash at the end of your bench.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 10, 2026 De'Zhaun Stribling to outplay his draft cost
I love Stribling’s season-long outlook for 2026 because I worry about the rest of the pass catchers on this team, not named Stribling, staying healthy for the entire season
Elijah Arroyo to outplay his draft cost
Arroyo had an outstanding camp. I mean, was looking really dominant out there. I think he's gonna surprise a lot of people when he gets out there.
- PendingFantasyProsSleeper Calls
Jonah Coleman to outplay his draft cost (the 11th or 12th round)
reason enough to draft Coleman in the 11th or 12th round. Jonah Coleman will be starting in your lineups in the fantasy playoffs
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Tyler Shough to outplay his draft cost
Good Matchup: Tyler Shough (QB – NO) @ Detroit Lions
Tyler ShoughNew Orleans Saints
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Kenny Gainwell to outplay his draft cost
Start Gainwell with the expectation that he sees half the work against the lowly Bengals defense.
Kenny GainwellTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost
Good Matchup: Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU) vs. Buffalo Bills ... This is a good spot for Dalton Schultz.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 - PendingKyle ZeiglerSleeper Calls
Emeka Egbuka to outplay his draft cost
Good Matchup: Emeka Egbuka (WR – TB) @ Cincinnati Bengals
Emeka EgbukaTampa Bay Buccaneers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost
If you have Chris Olave on your roster, you should feel very good about your chances of starting the fantasy football season with a win.
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