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Sleeper
AI Visibility & Sentiment

Sleeper

Sleeper is a social-first fantasy sports platform designed to modernize fan engagement through community-driven features. It acts as a comprehensive sports super app that combines advanced fantasy game mechanics with social tools like integrated chat and voice communication.

Active Monitoring
sleeper.com/bracket-mania
Sports Technology / Online GamingSports
AI Visibility Score
72/100

Good

Sentiment Score
97/100
Score by Reach

How often this business is recommended to users across different types of conversations — from direct product queries to broader open-ended conversations where AI could recommend this company's products and services

core
80
adjacent
74
visionary
40
AI Perception

Summary

Sleeper has successfully cemented itself as a top-tier industry leader in AI-driven search, consistently outranking legacy giants like ESPN and Yahoo in core category evaluations. By dominating queries related to season-long fantasy football and platform trust, the brand has established a powerful reputation that makes it the default choice for modern, tech-native sports enthusiasts.

Value Proposition

Sleeper's social-first architecture integrates chat and communication directly into the core gaming experience, offering superior customization for league management compared to traditional competitors.

Overview

Sleeper is a social-first fantasy sports platform designed to modernize fan engagement through community-driven features. It acts as a comprehensive sports super app that combines advanced fantasy game mechanics with social tools like integrated chat and voice communication.

Mission

To connect people over sports.

Products & Services
Season-Long Fantasy LeaguesSleeper PicksBracket ManiaSleeper MediaMock Draft Simulator
Agent Breakdown

AI Platforms

How often do different AI platforms reference Sleeper?

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Conversation Analysis

Key Topics

What conversations is Sleeper included in — or excluded from?

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Buyer Personas

Personas

Who does each AI platform recommend Sleeper to, and when?

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Programmatic Testing

Sample Conversations

We programmatically analyze questions that real customers are asking to AI agents and chatbots, extract brand mentions and sentiment, analyze every response, and synthesize the data into an action plan to increase AI visibility.

ChatGPTChatGPTClaudeClaudeGeminiGeminiAI OverviewsAI Overviews
Fantasy Sports Platform Selection(3 queries)

“what are some better alternatives to yahoo and espn for hosting a fantasy football league with friends”

4/4 platforms mentioned

Core
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Yahoo
2.ESPN
3.Sleeper
4.MyFantasyLeague
5.Fantrax

+1 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Yahoo
2.ESPN
3.Sleeper
4.Fleaflicker
5.Fantrax

+4 more

GeminiGemini
1.Yahoo
2.ESPN
3.Sleeper
4.Fantrax
5.MyFantasyLeague

+1 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Yahoo
2.ESPN
3.Sleeper
4.MyFantasyLeague (MFL)
5.Fantrax

+1 more

“best apps for season long fantasy football that have good group chat features built in”

4/4 platforms mentioned

Core
The High-Stakes Fantasy League Commissioner · League Commissioner
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Sleeper
2.ESPN Fantasy Football
3.Yahoo Fantasy Football
4.NFL.com Fantasy
5.CBS Sports Fantasy

+6 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Sleeper (SleeperApp)
2.Underdog
3.Underdog Fantasy
4.Yahoo Fantasy Football
5.GroupMe

+1 more

GeminiGemini
1.Sleeper
2.Discord
3.Slack
4.Yahoo Fantasy Sports
5.ESPN Fantasy Football

+2 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Sleeper
2.Discord
3.Slack
4.Yahoo Fantasy Sports
5.ESPN Fantasy Football

+2 more

“where can i find a good free mock draft simulator to practice for my upcoming fantasy football draft”

4/4 platforms mentioned

Core
The High-Stakes Fantasy League Commissioner · League Commissioner
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Sleeper
2.MockDrafting.com
3.ESPN
4.CBS
5.FantasyPros

+5 more

ClaudeClaude
1.FantasyPros Draft Wizard
2.FantasyPros
3.Draft Sharks
4.RotoWire
5.Yahoo
7.Sleeper

+4 more

GeminiGemini
1.FantasyPros Draft Wizard (FantasyPros)
2.Sleeper
3.ESPN Fantasy Football Mock Drafts (ESPN)
4.4for4 Fantasy Football (4for4)
AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.FantasyPros Draft Wizard
2.PFF
3.StickToTheModel
4.Yahoo! Fantasy
5.ESPN Fantasy
6.Sleeper
Sports Prediction And Gaming Engagement(3 queries)

“what are the best apps for making prop style sports picks that are fun and easy to play with my buddies”

1/3 platforms mentioned

Core
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Prop With Friends
2.PROPS
3.Mad Props
4.PropDecks
5.Prop Kingz

+2 more

ClaudeClaude
1.DraftKings
2.FanDuel
3.BetMGM
4.bet365
5.Caesars

+5 more

GeminiGemini
1.Wager Lab
2.Thrillzz
3.Teamtip
4.Tackl
5.Predictor for Friends
6.Sleeper

+4 more

“recommend some fun bracket challenge apps for march madness that let me track my group's rankings in real time”

2/4 platforms mentioned

Adjacent
The High-Stakes Fantasy League Commissioner · League Commissioner
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.ESPN Tournament Challenge
2.theScore
3.TheBigTourney
4.Realtime Brackets
5.Bracket Tracker
ClaudeClaude
1.ESPN Tournament Challenge
2.ESPN
3.NCAA March Madness Live App
4.Capital One
5.Sleeper (Bracket Mania)

+1 more

GeminiGemini
1.ESPN Tournament Challenge
2.CBS Sports Bracket Manager
3.Yahoo Fantasy Sports
4.RunYourPool
AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.ESPN (ESPN Tournament Challenge)
2.CBS Sports (CBS Sports App)
3.Yahoo Sports (Tournament Pick’em)
4.NCAA March Madness Live

“what are the top sports betting and fantasy apps that offer the most engaging community features”

3/3 platforms mentioned

Adjacent
The High-Stakes Fantasy League Commissioner · League Commissioner
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Sleeper
2.ESPN Fantasy
3.Yahoo Fantasy
4.NFL Fantasy
5.DraftKings

+3 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Sleeper
2.Dabble
3.Chalkboard
4.PrizePicks
5.DraftKings

+1 more

GeminiGemini
1.Sleeper
2.Yahoo Fantasy Sports (Yahoo Sportsbook)
3.ESPN Fantasy
4.ESPN
5.Discord

+1 more

Industry Evaluation And Trust(3 queries)

“what should i look for when choosing a fantasy sports platform to ensure it stays updated and runs well throughout the season”

2/4 platforms mentioned

Core
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.sportsdata.io
2.Sleeper
3.Sportradar
4.StatsPerform
5.FanDuel

+4 more

ClaudeClaude
1.ESPN Fantasy
2.Yahoo Fantasy
3.DraftKings
GeminiGemini
1.ESPN Fantasy Sports
2.Yahoo Fantasy Sports
3.Sleeper
4.NFL.com Fantasy
5.Fantrax
AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.AWS
2.Firebase

“most trusted sports gaming platforms for people who want to play fantasy games casually without complex betting systems”

3/3 platforms mentioned

Adjacent
The High-Stakes Fantasy League Commissioner · League Commissioner
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.ESPN
2.Yahoo
3.Sleeper
4.NFL.com
5.CBS Sports

+2 more

ClaudeClaude
1.Sleeper Fantasy
2.Underdog Fantasy
3.PrizePicks
4.Betr Picks
5.Boom Fantasy

+1 more

GeminiGemini
1.Sleeper
2.Discord
3.Slack
4.Yahoo Fantasy Sports
5.Fantrax

“how do modern sports entertainment platforms differ from traditional ones when it comes to social features”

2/4 platforms mentioned

Visionary
The High-Stakes Fantasy League Commissioner · League Commissioner
ChatGPTChatGPT
1.Sleeper
2.Twitch
3.Discord
4.Teleparty
5.Sorare

+1 more

ClaudeClaude

No brands listed

GeminiGemini
1.Sleeper
2.ESPN
3.Yahoo
4.Fantrax
5.GroupMe

+3 more

AI OverviewsAI Overviews
1.Playback TV
2.YouTube TV
3.NFL
4.NBA
Brand Perception

What AI Really Thinks

We asked each AI platform directly about Sleeper to understand how they perceive the brand. These responses back up the Sentiment Score and reveal tone, accuracy, and blind spots across platforms and personas.

2Positive
1Neutral
0Negative
across 3 responses

“What do you know about Sleeper? What do they do and what's their reputation?”

ChatGPTChatGPT
Positive

“…Sleeper is a U.S.-based fantasy sports platform best known for its mobile-first app that runs fantasy football (and later basketball and esports) with social features, real-time scoring, and flexible league tools.…”

ClaudeClaude
Neutral

“…Sleeper (fantasy sports app/platform) - the mobile app for fantasy sports leagues…”

GeminiGemini
Positive

“…Sleeper (owned by Blitz Studios, Inc.) is a popular sports technology platform that operates as a "sports super app."…”

Analysis

Key Insights

What AI visibility analysis reveals about this brand

Strength

Commanding presence in 'Core' category queries, particularly for season-long fantasy football where Sleeper frequently secures the #1 spot.

Strength

High trust signaling among AI models, outperforming incumbents like ESPN and Yahoo on queries regarding platform reliability and modern sports entertainment.

Strength

Strong cross-platform performance on Gemini, where the brand maintains an 87% mention rate with largely positive sentiment.

Gap

Underperformance in 'Visionary' and event-specific queries, such as March Madness bracket challenges, where the brand fails to capture visibility.

Gap

Inconsistent visibility in 'Adjacent' spaces, specifically regarding broad sports prediction and prop-style gaming requests where competitors like PrizePicks appear as strong alternatives.

Gap

Weak presence in top-of-funnel discovery queries for specialized tournament types beyond standard league formats.

Opportunity

Capitalizing on 'Visionary' searches by integrating content related to wider sports entertainment, such as tournament hosting and bracket management.

Opportunity

Aggressive SEO targeting for 'prop-style' and 'prediction' keywords to close the gap against specialized betting platforms.

Opportunity

Leveraging high-trust ratings to create dedicated 'Why Switch' content that specifically targets users dissatisfied with legacy Yahoo/ESPN platforms.

Technical Health

Site Health for AI Visibility

How well Sleeper's website is optimized for AI agent discovery and comprehension.

91/100
17 passed 3 warnings
Audited 3/16/2026
Crawlability96

Can AI bots find your pages?

Technical96

SSL, mobile, doctype basics

On-Page SEO91

Titles, descriptions, headings

Content Quality73

Word count, depth, freshness

Schema Markup85

Structured data for AI comprehension

Social & OG100

Open Graph, Twitter cards

AI Readability60

How well AI can parse your content

Warnings

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1 render-blocking resource(s) detected

Consider deferring or async-loading non-critical scripts and stylesheets.

!

Title may be truncated in search results (73 characters)

Shorten the title to under 60 characters.

!

Meta description is too short (63 characters)

Expand the description to 150-160 characters with a clear value proposition.

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Content may be too short

Expand your content to at least 500 words with valuable information.

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Brand Identity

Brand Voice & Style

How AI perceives Sleeper's communication style and personality

Sleeper communicates with a high-energy, community-focused, and unapologetically modern tone. It positions itself as the 'cool' alternative to legacy platforms, using language that resonates with digital natives—emphasizing social interaction, trash-talking, and seamless user experiences. The brand is direct, confident, and fan-centric, stripping away corporate jargon in favor of features that prioritize fun and connection.

Core Tone Traits

Community-Driven

Focuses on the social aspect of sports, emphasizing chat, reactions, and shared experiences.

Modern & Intuitive

Highlights the 'smooth' and 'streamlined' nature of the app compared to clunky legacy competitors.

Playful & Bold

Uses casual language like 'talk trash' and 'gifs' to mirror the actual behavior of sports fans.

Fan-Centric

Positions the user experience as the top priority, often highlighting the 'ad-free' and 'user-first' nature of the platform.

Competitive Landscape

Related Ecosystem

Related products and services that AI mentions in conversations alongside or instead of Sleeper

1Sleeper83 mentions
2ESPN34 mentions
3Yahoo28 mentions
4Fantrax23 mentions
5Underdog Fantasy19 mentions
6Fleaflicker18 mentions
7MyFantasyLeague17 mentions
8Discord17 mentions
9PrizePicks15 mentions
10DraftKings14 mentions
11Yahoo Fantasy Sports13 mentions
Source Intelligence

Citations

Sources that AI assistants cite. Getting featured here improves visibility.

sleeper.com

https://sleeper.com/fantasy-football

Referenced in 4 queries

Review
home.myfantasyleague.com

https://home.myfantasyleague.com/features

Referenced in 3 queries

Review
fantrax.com

https://www.fantrax.com/newui/fantasy/leagueRulesSummary.go?leagueId=ou74tg2nkzll87vl

Referenced in 1 query

Pitch Story
fleaflicker.com

https://www.fleaflicker.com/nfl/dynasty-fantasy

Referenced in 1 query

Review
cbssports.com

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/games/football/

Referenced in 1 query

Review
nfl.com

https://www.nfl.com/fantasy-football/fantasy-app

Referenced in 3 queries

Review
en.wikipedia.org

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleaflicker_%28website%29

Referenced in 2 queries

Review
youtube.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH0rf5qzDqU

Referenced in 1 query

Pitch Story
fox-rings.com

https://www.fox-rings.com/blogs/championship-rings-are-the-new-trophies/5-of-the-best-fantasy-football-sites-to-host-your-league-updated-for-2024

Referenced in 1 query

Review
sleeper.com

https://support.sleeper.com/en/articles/1951583-what-are-sleeper-s-unique-features

Referenced in 2 queries

Review
fantasyjocks.com

https://www.fantasyjocks.com/blogs/news/bestfantasyfootballsites

Referenced in 2 queries

Review
fantasypoints.com

https://www.fantasypoints.com/articles/the-best-fantasy-football-websites

Referenced in 1 query

Review
Content Engineering

Recommended Actions

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Develop targeted content for 'Adjacent' sports prediction and prop-gaming keywords.

Sleeper is losing ground in high-intent prediction categories; optimizing for these terms will capture users currently migrating toward specialized prop-style gaming apps.

Impact: High
!

Launch a 'March Madness & Tournament' authority campaign.

The current lack of visibility in bracket challenge queries represents a significant untapped market that AI currently fails to associate with the Sleeper brand.

Impact: High
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Create comparison-based SEO assets specifically designed to capture 'alternative to ESPN/Yahoo' intent.

Users are already asking AI for alternatives; Sleeper has the trust, but needs more structured data and clear messaging to convert this high-intent traffic into acquisition.

Impact: Medium
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Audit the 'Analytical Optimizer' persona content strategy.

While performance is stable, increasing depth in technical, feature-heavy documentation will solidify Sleeper’s position as the primary choice for power users over competitors like Fantrax.

Impact: Low

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