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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Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
Brockman goes to Atlanta where the quarterback controversy is unsettled
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
TJ goes New Orleans and the Saints and Tyler Shuck.
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
Brockman goes Titans
Miami Dolphins to beat expectations
so first round, I went Dolphins
New England Patriots to beat expectations
My final, sleeper team of this draft are your defending AFC champion, New England.
Chicago Bears to beat expectations
Of course, the Chicago Bears are a sleeper team. Look at this. They're not even predicted. They're, like, predicted to finish third in the North this season.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
So I'm gonna say the Minnesota Vikings... I feel like the Vikings, they got something to prove, and I think they're gonna be a better team than most people are giving them.
Miami Dolphins to beat expectations
First round K. I went Miami.
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
Brockman goes Tennessee, which caused a big shift.
Atlanta Falcons to beat expectations
I think Atlanta could be a surprise in true team this year... I'm gonna go Falcons here as a sleeper team for this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat expectations
I'm gonna go with Pittsburgh Steelers... I think they're gonna exceed expectations. I think they're either gonna they're they're gonna compete in this division.
Miami Dolphins to beat expectations
the first team that jumps out to me is the Miami Dolphins... this team is going to finish better than people think
New Orleans Saints to beat expectations
I got a feeling about the New Orleans Saints... I think the New Orleans Saints are gonna surprise some people.
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
I'm going the Tennessee Titans. Okay. As a sleeper team... They're my number one sleeper this year.
New York Jets to beat expectations
okay they're gonna be much better. This year doesn't mean that they're reflecting their record, per se but they're gonna be much better
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
especially playing a fourth place schedule, these Minnesota vikings could surprise some people
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
I feel LIKE i could See tennessee making some noise this Year... i'm a Cam ward Believer
Arizona Cardinals to beat expectations
The Cardinals were twenty third twenty third in overall Dvoa less rays the banner despite being the most injured team in the league. And they're going to be healthier this year
Cleveland Browns to beat expectations
I think the team I would bet on if I'm saying they're in the top tier, we're talking about them as such by the end of the year. I think it's the Cleveland Browns.
New York Giants to beat expectations
I'm still think they're the safest double your win total team in the league... Giants are going to be a good football [team]
Chicago Bears to beat expectations
I actually think the I think the Bears are gonna be a surprise team.
Minnesota Vikings to beat expectations
Minnesota's my sneaky my sneaky team that could go off this year if Kyler shows up motivated.
- PendingThe Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Surprise Team Calls
Las Vegas Raiders to beat expectations
This is gonna be hot. The Raiders are gonna have a better season than the Vikings.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Jun 10, 2026 - PendingBrian & GeoffSurprise Team Calls
Detroit Lions to beat expectations
The Lions to me are a rising team.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 30, 2026 - PendingBrian & GeoffSurprise Team Calls
Dallas Cowboys to beat expectations
I think Cowboy's gonna have a really good season... I think the Cowboys are ahead of them as a riser in the NFL.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said May 30, 2026
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