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 are a fan favorite for 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. Similarly 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 2
Cowboys vs. Saints 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Alvin Kamara (RB, Saints) is our pick for the first TD Scorer bet (+1000)
The Saints offense looked explosive against the Panthers. They will look to build off that momentum by turning to Kamara early. He went for 110 total yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
Cowboys vs. Saints Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Ezekiel Elliot (RB, Cowboys) is our pick for the anytime TD Scorer bet (-110)
This game looks set to be a shootout. Elliot established himself as the lead back last week and inevitably will get his share of carries in the red zone. He will capitalize on one of those chances against the Saints.
Lions vs. Bucs 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Sam LaPorta (TE, Lions) is our pick for the first TD Scorer bet (+950)
LaPorta had a somewhat quiet Week 1 against the Rams. He only managed 45 yards, but he caught four passes on five targets. Expect Jared Goff to continue to look toward his tight end in Week 2 and punch one into the end zone early.
Lions vs. Bucs Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Mike Evans (WR, Bucs) is our pick for the anytime TD Scorer bet (+110)
We saw Baker Mayfield dissect the Commanders defense in Week 1. He threw for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, two of which went to Evans. The team will continue to air it out in Detroit this week, and Evans will find the end zone once again.
Packers vs. Colts 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Christian Watson (WR, Packers) is our pick for the first TD Scorer bet (+1500)
Watson did not have an outstanding Week 1, but he did score a touchdown. The injury to Jordan Love is a slight concern, but Watson will be a focal point in the Packers’ red zone offense regardless.
Packers vs. Colts Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Jonathan Taylor (RB, Colts) is our pick for the anytime TD Scorer bet (+100)
Taylor is a workhorse running back in a productive offense. When given 17 games in 2021, Taylor scored 18 touchdowns. The addition of a healthy Anthony Richardson opens up this offense through Richardson’s dual threat ability and ridiculous arm strength. The Colts should score a lot of points on Sunday and Taylor will be in that mix.
Titans vs. Jets 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Calvin Ridley (WR, Titans) is our pick for the first TD Scorer bet (+1500)
Ridley was the lead receiver in a lackluster Week 1 performance. His quarterback, Will Levis, underperformed but the team stayed true to their new pass-heavy scheme. Ridley remains the clear WR1 with De’Andre Hopkins recovering from injury. He will get some early targets and open the scoring against the Jets.
Titans vs. Jets Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Garret Wilson (WR, Jets) is our pick for the anytime TD Scorer bet (+180)
The connection between Wilson and Aaron Rodgers has not reached its full potential. Wilson finished with 6 receptions for 60 on 11 targets in Week 1. Those targets accounted for 37.9% of the team total, and all of them were charted as accurate throws. The Jets now face an easier secondary matchup where they will likely have a breakout game.
Vikings vs. 49ers 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Aaron Jones (RB, Vikings) is our pick for the first TD Scorer bet (+700)
Jones went for 116 yards against the 49ers in the playoffs a year ago, albeit with the Packers. He also had a productive Week 1 with 109 total yards and a touchdown. He is an established weapon in the backfield with tremendous receiving potential as well. He ran a route on 46.2% of team dropbacks. If the Vikings can score first, there is a good chance it is through Jones.
Vikings vs. 49ers Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Jordan Mason (RB, 49ers) is our pick for the anytime TD Scorer bet (-175)
-175 to score may seem ridiculous for an undrafted rookie, but Mason proved he can fill the shoes of Christian McCaffrey last week. He rushed 28 times for 147 yards and a touchdown in Week 1. The game plan should be similar against the Vikings, which means another big day Mason assuming McCaffrey sits.
Patriots vs. Seahawks 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Tyler Lockett (WR, Seahawks) is our pick for the first TD Scorer bet (+1100)
Lockett led his team in targets in Week 1 and put up solid numbers. He averaged 3.85 yards per route run which ranks eighth among receivers. The value at +1100 is great here.
Patriots vs. Seahawks Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seahawks) is our pick for the anytime TD Scorer bet (-105)
With Kenneth Walker expected to sit, Charbonnet should be the clear lead back for Seattle.
Commanders vs. Giants 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Jayden Daniels (QB, Commanders) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+700)
Daniels carried the ball 16 times in Week 1 for 88 yards and two scores.
Commanders vs. Giants Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Wan’Dale Robinson (WR, Giants) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+400)
While no Giants relievers found the end zone on Sunday, Robinson led the team in both targets (12) and receptions (6) with 44 yards on the day.
Panthers vs. Chargers 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
J.K. Dobbins (RB, Chargers) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+650)
Dobbins rushed 10 times for 135 yards (third in the league) and a TD in the season opener.
Panthers vs. Chargers Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Chuba Hubbard (RB, Panthers) is our pick for the anytime TD bet (+165)
With Bryce Young and the passing attack struggling, prepare for Dave Canales to lean on a rushing game led by Hubbard, who rushed 6 times for 14 yards in Week 1.
Jaguars vs. Browns 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Jerome Ford (RB, Browns) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+800)
With Nick Chubb set to spend at least three more weeks on the PUP list, the Browns will continue to lean on Ford as their lead back. Ford ran the ball 12 times for 44 yards and a score and pulled in 6 of his 7 air targets on Sunday.
Jaguars vs. Browns Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, Jaguars) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+230)
Thomas Jr. caught all four targets in his NFL debut for 47 yards and a TD. The rookie out of LSU is making an early bid to become Trevor Lawrence‘s favorite receiver. His four targets tied for the team high on Sunday.
Ravens vs. Raiders 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Zay Flowers (WR, Ravens) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+650)
Despite only pulling in 6 of his 10 targets for 37 yards on Thursday, Flowers was the intended receiver on a would-be game-winning TD pass.
Ravens vs. Raiders Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Brock Bowers (TE, Raiders) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+330)
The rookie out of UGA garnered a team-leading 8 targets, of which he caught 6 for 58 yards.
Cardinals vs. Rams 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
James Conner(RB, Cardinals) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+600)
In his first game since his 1,000-yard rushing season in 2023, Conner carried the ball 16 times for 50 yards and a TD.
Cardinals vs. Rams Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Cooper Kupp (WR, Rams) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (-135)
With Puka Nacua heading to IR with a PCL sprain, Kupp is expected to return to his former WR1 production. The Rams wideout brought in 14 of 21 targets for 110 yards and a TD on Sunday.
Broncos vs. Steelers 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Najee Harris (RB, Steelers) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+650)
Before the season, there was much discussion about how many touches Harris would split with Jaylen Warren. Harris saw 20 touches on Sunday and gained 70 yards compared to Warren’s 7 yards on 2 touches.
Broncos vs. Steelers Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Justin Fields (QB, Steelers) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+220)
Fields ran the ball 14 times for 57 yards in his Steelers debut.
Chiefs vs. Bengals 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Isiah Pacheco (RB, Chiefs) is our pick for the first TD Scorer bet (+550)
The Bengals had no answer for the run in Week 1. They struggled with tackling and allowed 117 yards on the ground. Pacheco handled 85% of the backfield touches last week and found the end zone. He will do the same early on against the Bengals.
Chiefs vs. Bengals Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Ja’Marr Chase (WR, Bengals) is our pick for the anytime TD Scorer bet (+150)
Chase has had 21 catches for 404 yards and 3 touchdowns in his three games against the Chiefs, and he caught all 6 of his targets for 62 yards in Week 1. With his teammate, Tee Higgins, still battling an injury, Chase is the clear go-to receiver for Cincinnati.
Texans vs. Bears 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Joe Mixon (RB, Texans) is our pick for the first scorer TD bet (+400)
Mixon saw 30 carries on Sunday, leading the league in rushing yards with 159.
Texans vs. Bears Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Stefon Diggs(WR, Texans) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (+140)
Diggs racked up the only two scores from the crowded Texans receiver room on Sunday, hauling in all 6 of his targets for 33 yards.
Eagles vs. Falcons 1st TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Bijan Robinson (RB, Falcons) is our pick for the first TD scorer bet (+700)
Expect Robinson, who rushed 13 times for 68 yards on Sunday, to be used more efficiently under Zac Robinson‘s updated Falcons scheme.
Eagles vs. Falcons Anytime TD Scorer Bet Prediction:
Saquon Barkley (RB, Eagles) is our pick for the anytime TD scorer bet (-220)
Barkley ran 24 times for 109 yards and 3 total TDs in his Eagles debut.