Protein That Pops Off

Protein. You love it. You want it. And if you are chasing those gains, you’re definitely going to need it, pal. So, we looked at Pop-Tarts and thought, what if we added a pop of protein? The result: delicious frosted, gooey pastries with 10g of protein per serving that helps fuel you and taste ridiculously good. Train harder. Snack smarter. Pop off.

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Two more weeks until NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets booed in Pittsburgh. Can you feel the anticipation? Meanwhile, our Big Board is up to 250 players, and there’s more great content …

Worst Landing Spots For NFL Draft Prospects

We all have dream landing spots for the incoming rookie class. Jeremiyah Love to the Commanders would be epic. Makai Lemon to the Rams … absolute cinema. But if those dreams don’t come true, could it get bad? Yes, it very well could, as Chris Allen landed on some worst-case scenarios for several top NFL Draft prospects:

KC Concepcion to the Steelers

Analysts have the Texas A&M product billed as an all-around player. His +80% slot rate at NC State would have him pigeonholed as an interior-only receiver, but OC Holmon Wiggins moved him all around the formation. And at 7.2 YAC per reception (at 12.3 air yards per attempt!), defenses paid the price. But here’s why I’d want to see Concepcion in any color scheme other than black and yellow.

• DK Metcalf: 6-foot-4, 230 pounds
• Michael Pittman Jr.: 6-foot-4, 223 pounds

Let’s say the Steelers get back to using 11-personnel groupings more often (31st in the NFL last year). The size disparity between Concepcion and his theoretical teammates would have him in the slot more often than not. And the chance to make plays downfield? Aaron Rodgers tied with Cam Ward in deep-ball rate last season. Admittedly, his options likely drove the decision, but adding Concepcion to the mix would only stifle his growth as a full player, not maximize it.

Bounceback Players: Lock In On Justin Jefferson

We all remember the good times with Justin Jefferson. From 2020-24, the all-world WR never dipped below 88 receptions and 1,400 receiving yards in a full season. Then came the dark times of 2025, which we don’t like to talk about.

Now entering the QB fray in Minnesota is Kyler Murray, and we’re looking for the good times to start rolling again so that Jefferson can get back among the elite WRs. Adam Pfeifer helps us remember what prime Jefferson is capable of with at least baseline QB play:

In five games with Carson Wentz under center, Jefferson averaged 10 targets, 6.8 receptions, 95.4 receiving yards and 16.3 PPR points per game. And the fantasy production is even more impressive when you consider Jefferson didn’t score a single touchdown during those games. Jefferson should benefit from the addition of Kyler Murray, who helped DeAndre Hopkins haul in 115 passes for 1,407 yards back in 2020.

There are others we’re looking to bounce back in 2026. ⤵️

Around the Watercooler

Our merry band of football nerds is back and bringing you the latest news, content and memes from the NFL universe …

🎯 Should you target Parker Washington in dynasty? He could be a sneaky play.

🔮 A projected receiving line of 95 catches for almost 1,300 yards is more like it for this elite WR. Last year was rough.

😴 What do you think of these rookie RB sleepers? A rookie might get an opportunity.

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🤔 Our generation’s Tyler Allgeier? Sounds like it.

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Getting the Upper Hand on SF Rookie Mock Draft

We’ve been so excited about the NFL Draft, we haven’t spent much time on the rookie drafts that will follow. That’s about to change, as Ian Hartitz invited Upper Hand Fantasy’s Faraz Siddiqi to take part in a superflex rookie mock draft.