Buzz Break: 2016 Donruss Optic football cards (collector's box)

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The box: 2016 Donruss Optic football cards (collector's box)
Where to buy: Click here

Packs per box: 10
Cards per pack: 4
Cards in this box: 40
Base set completion: 
19 of 100 (19 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Base cards – Drew Brees, David Johnson, Todd Gurley II, Le'Veon Bell, Jordan Reed, DeVante Parker, Randall Cobb, Greg Olsen, DeMarco Murray, Eric Decker, Demaryius Thomas, LeSean McCoy, Carlos Hyde, Ameer Abdullah, Frank Gore, Doug Baldwin, Chris Ivory, Joe Flacco, Stefon Diggs

Inserts/short-prints: 19 (all inserts and hits in gallery below)
Rated Rookies (5) – Myles Jack, Tajae Sharpe, Rashard Higgins, Laquan Treadwell, Josh Doctson
Rookie Cards (5) – Jarran Reed, Keanu Neal, Adam Gotsis, Bronson Kaufusi, Darron Lee
Holo parallels (2) – Le'Veon Bell, Randall Cobb
Holo Rookie Card parallels (2) – T.J. Green, Vonn Bell
Bronze Holo Rookie Card parallels (1) – Carl Nassib
Red Holo Rookie Card parallels (1) – Chris Jones (/99)
The Rookies (1) – Shaq Lawson
Prototype Blue  (1) – Demaryius Thomas (/149)
Gridiron Kings (1) – Jameis Winston

Autographs/Memorabilia: 2
Bronze Rated Rookie Autographs (1) – Jalen Ramsey
Bronze Donruss Threads (1) – Kelvin Benjamin

What’s Buzz-worthy: While I busted a lot of this brand when it arrived, I never picked off any of these previously $49.99 special retail boxes because, well, a Target run wasn't on my nearby radar. At their present sale price (link above) though, they're definitely worth a click -- and this box is an example of why. This box included a top-name auto on a color only found in these boxes, a non-rookie jersey card and a pair of numbered inserts. If the right names all align in a box, these are a no-brainer as the rookie class is one that's paying off well for fans still ripping. Carson Wentz, Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott are just some of the newcomers found here and if they land in your box at this price then, well, you won twice. The Ramsey card in this box was enough to pay for both boxes I grabbed when they were at their sale price and my second box will be part of next month's Buzz 12 in 12 marathon. If you want to dabble with hobby, you can find it here, but this one is a solid option if you're not wanting to spend as much while trying out a classic.

Product Grade: A
Box Grade: A
Fun Grade: B+

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