Surprise Team 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.
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New York Jets to beat expectations
That's a good start for a team that might be better than expected.
Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
Give new coach Mike LaFleur credit for pulling off the upset of the Chargers. Maybe this team will be better than expected.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
I'll see there's a chance that that the Saints... I I I put my marker on them maybe.
Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
I'll tell you the team that I think is going to be the surprise team. The team that I'm really in on this year are the Bengals.
- PendingFox SportsSurprise Team Calls
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
"In a bad division, they could surprise some people. And his numbers could pop."
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 11, 2026 - PendingBill CowherSurprise Team Calls
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat expectations
And I think he's gonna embrace this year, and I think it's a team a little bit under the radar right now. They're gonna have a much better identity, I think, on the offensive side of the ball.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 11, 2026 - PendingJJ WattSurprise Team Calls
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
I do significantly think that the Jacksonville Jaguars are continually underrated and under discussed.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 - PendingMike TiricoSurprise Team Calls
Dallas Cowboys to beat expectations
I got asked by a writer, who is a team under the radar that you've got your eye on this year? And I said the cowboys.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Sep 9, 2026 Denver Broncos to beat expectations
I think The Denver Broncos are getting slept on... And I think they're a much better team than you think.
Dallas Cowboys to beat expectations
I'll probably get ridiculed for this, but I like the Dallas Cowboys.
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat expectations
I like the Steelers. I like the Steelers a lot this year.
Dallas Cowboys to beat expectations
the Cowboys are quietly emerging as title contenders behind an explosive offense and retooled defense that could surprise opponents this fall
Baltimore Ravens to beat expectations
the one team that comes to my mind first and foremost, I would have to say that's looking to bounce back that could be dangerous inside the AFC, I feel like it's the Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
So while I love a few teams to surprise, including the Bengals (simply by getting to the Super Bowl)
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
They were your sleeper team. They were one of my sleeper teams.
Houston Texans to beat expectations
If CJ Stroud can take a step forward, forget the division title, this team could be a surprise Super Bowl contender.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
When it comes to the New Orleans Saints, I think they could be a sleeper in the NFC.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
New Orleans can be one of the surprise teams of 2026.
Houston Texans to beat expectations
If C.J. Stroud starts looking like the quarterback he was as a rookie, the Texans are a legitimate Super Bowl sleeper.
New York Giants to beat expectations
They could make the Giants a surprise team, especially with a defense that could end up in the top 10.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
I think the the Raiders might even surprise the team or two here, when when it gets to AFC as well.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Vikings could sneak up on you too. I I think the Vikings could sneak up on you too.
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
Seattle, for a Super Bowl champ, is wildly under the radar.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat expectations
I do think they're a pretty good sleeper.
Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
I think the Bengals are going to shock some people this year.
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