Touchdown dances aren’t just reserved for the guys getting across the goal line.
Touchdown props allow NFL bettors to celebrate alongside their favorite players, which makes anytime touchdown and first touchdown odds among the most popular NFL player props bets every week.
If you think you know which players will strike paydirt, you can bet on them to score a TD at any point in the game. And if you’re really locked in on who will get past the goal line first, you can pump up your payouts by betting the “first touchdown scorer” markets when you make your NFL picks.
Anytime touchdown predictions
Hunter Henry anytime touchdown
As of this writing TE Hunter Henry is priced at +160 to score a touchdown on Thursday, but with Boutte, Stevenson and Hooper trending toward being out – especially Hooper – his ATTD ask will only get greater.
Hunter has four touchdowns on the season and has drawn nine red zone targets – seventh among tight ends. He’s logged the sixth most snaps for this position and a target share north of 17% on the season. New England takes on a Jets defense that has been tortured by TE touchdowns in 2025, allowing seven scores to the position – most recently giving up a touchdown to Cleveland TE David Njoku in Week 10.
-Jason Logan
Trey McBride anytime touchdown
With Marvin Harrison Jr. sidelined and Zay Jones out for the year with a torn Achilles, Trey McBride is set to be the focal point of the Cardinals’ attack against San Francisco.
McBride is averaging nearly 10 targets per game heading into this NFC West showdown, and the star tight end has found the end zone in five of nine contests.
-Trevor Knapp
Bears D/ST anytime touchdown
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has had a mistake-riddled first four games in the NFL, throwing six interceptions and fumbling the ball twice (none lost). His first career INT came during his Week 1 matchup with the Chicago Bears, and it was also his first Pick-6 as cornerback Nahshon Wright housed it.
The Bears have the most takeaways of any defense in the NFL this season (20), with 13 interceptions to their name. The Vikings have the second-most giveaways (16). I would play this all the way down to +400.
-Robert Criscola
Ja’Marr Chase anytime touchdown
The Cincinnati Bengals are off a bye and ready to attack a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that they dropped 33 points on back in Week 7.
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was at the forefront of that offensive assault, being targeted a staggering 23 times. He hauled in 16 of those passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.
Chase is tops on the team and ninth in the NFL in red-zone target share at 32.5%. The Steelers have had a miserable time trying to stop wide receivers this season, ranking dead-last in yards allowed to the position on a weekly basis.
-Robert Criscola
First touchdown prediction
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Multi-touchdown prediction
Josh Jacobs 2+ touchdowns
Josh Jacobs trails only Jonathan Taylor in total touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers running back continues to be a massive red-zone threat on the ground.
Jacobs should gash a Giants front seven that struggles against the run, surrendering 151.1 rushing yards per game. He’s found the end zone twice in three separate games already this season, and I like Jacobs to get the rock early and often as Green Bay looks to find traction in the Meadowlands.
-Trevor Knapp
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What is a first touchdown scorer bet?
A first touchdown scorer bet involves wagering on which player will score the first touchdown in a specific NFL game. This type of bet can be placed on any player who is eligible to score, and typically focuses on running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks.
If the player you choose scores the first touchdown, you win the bet; if not, you lose. The odds for these bets can vary based on the player’s likelihood to score first, which is influenced by factors like their position, recent performance, and the team's offensive strategy and efficiency.
What is an anytime touchdown scorer bet?
An anytime touchdown bet involves wagering on whether a specific player will score a touchdown at any point during the game, not just the first TD.
For example, if you bet on Ravens running back Derrick Henry to score an anytime touchdown and he finds the end zone at any time during the game, you win the bet. This type of bet is popular because it allows for more scoring opportunities, and you can often choose players based on advantageous matchups. The odds can vary based on the player’s scoring potential and the strength of the team’s offensive scheme.
How are touchdown prop odds determined in NFL betting?
Here are some of the key factors oddsmakers consider when setting touchdown prop odds:
- Player performance: Historical data on a player's scoring ability, including past touchdowns, carries, and target share, is crucial.
- Matchup analysis: The opposing defense's strengths and weaknesses are evaluated, including how well they defend against specific positions.
- Injury reports: Injuries to key players can impact a player's likelihood of scoring. Check out our NFL Injuries page to stay up to date before making your wager.
- Game script: Oddsmakers consider potential game scenarios, such as whether a team is expected to be ahead or behind and how that may impact their strategy.
- Public sentiment: Betting patterns and public perception can also sway odds. If a player is very popular or a big favorite, sportsbooks may adjust their odds to mitigate risk. You can check out our Covers NFL picks consensus to see how the public is leaning.
- Statistical models: Sportsbook use advanced analytics and data-driven models to help refine their lines.
NFL TD Prop Betting FAQ
Yes, both running touchdowns and receiving touchdowns count for both the first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown bets. So, if a running back scores a touchdown by running the ball or a wide receiver scores by catching a pass, it will count for your bet in either category. As long as the player you bet on is the one who scores, you win!
Yes, an interception return for a touchdown counts as a touchdown in anytime touchdown betting props. If you bet on a defensive player to score an anytime touchdown and they return an interception for a touchdown, your bet would win. This also applies to fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns. However, it's important to check the specific rules of the sportsbook, as they can vary.
On an average Sunday of NFL football, six to seven touchdowns are typically scored per game. Since there are usually 12 to 16 games played, that can add up to 70 to 100 total touchdowns across the league.
Yes, an NFL center can score a touchdown, though it's quite rare. Centers primarily focus on snapping the ball and blocking, but they can score through a fumble recovery, a passing play if they are deemed eligible before the play, and a fake play.
Yes, you can parlay touchdown props in NFL betting. A parlay involves combining multiple bets into one wager, and if all selections win, the payout can be much higher than placing each bet individually. For instance, you can parlay bets on multiple players to score touchdowns in the same game, but keep in mind that all bets in the parlay must win for you to receive a payout.
