Two of the most popular NFL bets this season are First Touchdown Scorer and Anytime Touchdown Scorer.
Every week during the NFL season, our experts will give you their prediction on which player they think will score the first TD for every game.
These prop bets can be difficult to predict, but they are a fan favorite among many NFL bettors.
What is a first touchdown scorer bet?
To win this bet, you must correctly pick the player to score the first touchdown in the game — the first player who receives a touchdown pass or crosses the goal line with the ball.
A touchdown scorer is defined as the player in possession of the ball in the end zone and not the player who throws the TD.
What is an anytime touchdown scorer bet?
To win this NFL bet, you must correctly pick a player who will score a touchdown. Similar to first touchdown bets, the player is the one who crosses the end zone himself, not the QB who throws to that player.
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First & Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions & Bets for Week 17
Commanders vs. Cowboys 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
George Pickens (WR, Cowboys) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+900)
Pickens got back on track last week, going for 130 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers. He has an elite matchup this week against a Commanders defense that has allowed a 7.7% touchdown rate (29th) to boundary receivers this season.
Commanders vs. Cowboys Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Terry McLaurin (WR, Commanders) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+205)
We would feel a lot better about McLaurin if Marcus Mariota is able to play, but he is still a decent bet for a big play and touchdown against the Cowboys. Dallas has allowed a 20-yard completion on 15.2% of targets to outside receivers this season, 29th in the league. Their 9.2% touchdown rate allowed to outside receivers is dead last by a large margin.
Vikings vs. Lions 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
David Montgomery (RB, Lions) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+750)
Jahmyr Gibbs has become the clear lead back with Dan Campbell as the play caller, but the Lions could change their approach in this game after they struggled to deal with the blitz in their last meeting with the Vikings. That could mean more work for Montgomery, who still has a rushing score in three of his last four games despite the decrease in overall usage.
Vikings vs. Lions Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Shane Zylstra (TE, Lions) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+600)
The Vikings have not allowed a touchdown to a receiver since they faced these Lions way back in Week 9, so taking a shot on a tight end might make some sense. Anthony Firkser was more productive in Week 16, but Zylstra ran more routes and saw more targets.
Chiefs vs. Broncos 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
RJ Harvey (RB, Broncos) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+425)
The Chiefs are on their third-string quarterback and may have packed it in for the season, so we will focus on the Broncos. Harvey has worked as the clear lead back since J.K. Dobbins was lost for the season. He has 68.4% of the running back carries over the last five games and has scored 5 touchdowns over that span. Harvey has 6 of the 8 running back touches in goal-to-go situations over the last five games.
Chiefs vs. Broncos Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Lil'Jordan Humphrey (WR, Broncos) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+475)
Pat Bryant is likely to miss this game after suffering a concussion on a scary hit. Bryant also missed Week 15, and Humphrey was a big part of the offense in that game. He ran a route on 75% of the dropbacks, behind just Courtland Sutton, and converted an end zone target into a touchdown.
Chargers vs. Texans 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Nico Collins (WR, Texans) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+750)
This is a game to consider the “no touchdown scorer” option (+4000), but we will go with Houston's unquestioned No. 1 receiver. Since returning from injury in Week 9, Collins has seen 25.9% of Houston's targets, 40.9% of the air yards, and 10 of 23 end zone targets.
Chargers vs. Texans Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Dalton Schultz (TE, Texans) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+300)
Schultz has been the clear No. 2 option in the passing game since Collins returned to the lineup, seeing 21.5% of Houston's attempts. His 3 touchdowns over that eight-game span are tied for first on the team with Collins. The Chargers have allowed a 6.9% touchdown rate to tight ends this season (26th).
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