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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Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
And at Cincinnati, which I've already told you is my number one sleeper team this year
Seattle Seahawks to beat expectations
1. Seahawks ... they're not getting much buzz. That's a mistake. Last year wasn't just some lucky run.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
Here's one team well outside the projected playoff picture to be bullish on.
Denver Broncos to beat expectations
3. Broncos ... The Broncos were likely a freak injury away from the Super Bowl.
Green Bay Packers to beat expectations
2. Packers ... perhaps this is actually the year the offense becomes one of the league's best.
Jacksonville Jaguars to beat expectations
4. Jaguars ... But what about the internal development? Trevor Lawrence caught fire down the stretch of last season
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Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Best Sleeper Bet to win Super Bowl 61: Minnesota Vikings (+5000)
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026 Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
could the Cardinals be the sleeper team of the entire league?
New York Jets to beat expectations
I think the jets will be better this year, which bodes well for Garrett.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
The New Orleans saints may be a surprise team this. Year do you? AGREE... I Think New orleans is gonna be a surprise team this. YEAR
The saints to beat expectations
why wouldn't you think that The saints make a major move to be one of those teams that kind of jumps into the scene as a playoff CONTENDER
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Number one is a bit of a surprise, and it's a late addition. It's the Minnesota Vikings.
Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
I consider the Cardinals an underrated team that could potentially sneak into the playoffs in a weak NFC.
New York Jets to beat expectations
Can I go out on a limb and say the New York Jets? ... I want to say the Jets.
New York Giants to beat expectations
Okay. Number two on the list. I'm buying into this hype too. I'm doing it. The Giants.
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
Number three on this list. They are bald and they are beautiful ahead of the Tennessee time. ... What if Cam Ward gets this coaching From Daybell.
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
I'm buying into some of the bandwagon talk on the Saints. ... So I'm putting the Saints here.
Cincinnati Bengals to beat expectations
And then number one, my sleeper team of the year ... The Cincinnati Bengals, I think, can win the AFC and win the whole damn shooting match.
Cleveland Browns to beat expectations
Number five. I'm going with the Cleveland Browns here. ... I think the Browns can be better than you think.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
I'm going to I'm gonna go next level. The Vikings are a sleeper team. With JJ McCarthy? Bingo.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
I think Minnesota could be a surprise.
Baltimore Ravens to beat expectations
Baltimore is gonna shock people this year. Let me tell you something about this team.
Los Angeles Rams to beat expectations
I'm gonna pick the Rams, everybody.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
TJ went with the Vikings, which I'm disgusted by
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
Brockman goes to Atlanta where the quarterback controversy is unsettled
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