NFL Week 17 is here and we have a handful of picks for anytime touchdown scorers. As we focus on this weekend’s action, who are our experts going with as anytime touchdown scorers? We’ll discuss their guide to betting on NFL anytime touchdown scorers!
Dolphins-Browns Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Week 17
Picks by Danny Burke
The Dolphins are leaving sunny South Beach for a less glamorous destination this Sunday: Cleveland. However, what is attractive is the opportunity to exploit the Browns’ struggling defense.
Cleveland ranks 28th in PFF’s coverage ratings, allowing an average of 1.5 receiving touchdowns per game – a number that’s jumped to 2.3 over their last three contests. This sets the stage for the Dolphins’ top receiver, Tyreek Hill, to shine.
Hill leads the team in red-zone targets this season with 17, converting those opportunities into six touchdowns – three of which have come in his last four games.
Facing a struggling secondary, Hill’s explosiveness and elusiveness make him a prime candidate to find the end zone. At his current odds, betting on him to score in this matchup appears to be a quality play.
Best NFL Week 17 Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet: Tyreek Hill (+150) at BetRivers
Vikings-Packers Anytime Touchdown Scorers for Week 17
The highly anticipated NFC North rematch between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers takes center stage this Sunday. In their first matchup, the Vikings edged out a 31-29 victory at Lambeau Field. This time, another high-scoring affair is expected, as the game boasts the second-highest total on the slate at 48.5 points.
I’m backing two Vikings players to score a touchdown this week, starting with Jordan Addison.
Addison has been a red-zone machine this season, catching 15 of 21 targets for 118 yards and six touchdowns. Overall, he’s found the end zone 10 times, including once in the first matchup against the Packers. In that game, Addison recorded 3 receptions on 4 targets for 72 yards and a score.
His teammate, Justin Jefferson has been on fire lately, with five touchdowns over his last three games. This should work in Addison’s favor, as defenses will likely shift even more attention toward Jefferson, opening up opportunities for Addison to capitalize.
Best NFL Week 17 Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet: Jordan Addison (+170) at FanDuel
The second player I’m backing to score is tight end T.J. Hockenson. Surprisingly, Hockenson has yet to find the end zone this season, despite being a consistent red-zone target. So far, he’s 4-for-8 on red-zone opportunities for 25 yards, with five of those targets coming in his last few games.
In the past, Hockenson has performed well against the Packers. Last season, he tallied 88 yards on six receptions, including a touchdown. Although he missed the first meeting this year due to injury, he’ll have ample opportunities to make up for lost time this Sunday.
Hockenson should also benefit from the extra defensive attention on Jefferson, as well as Addison. With his lack of touchdowns this season, we’re getting a solid price on a player who has typically been a reliable red-zone threat.
Best NFL Week 17 Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet: T.J Hockenson (+205) at DraftKings
Raiders-Saints Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Week 17
The Las Vegas Raiders have faced issues across the board this season, but their struggles in the backfield have been particularly glaring.
Recently, though, Ameer Abdullah has emerged as a bright spot. Over the last two games, he’s scored twice – once on the ground and once through the air – bringing his season total to five touchdowns.
With Sincere McCormick unavailable and Alexander Mattison’s inefficiency evident, Abdullah has proven to be the Raiders’ most reliable back. He’s averaging 4.3 yards per carry compared to Mattison’s 3.2 and has led the red-zone snap count over Mattison.
This week, Abdullah is set up for success against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints rank 31st in run defense according to PFF and 30th in rush EPA per Play allowed while conceding 1.3 rushing touchdowns per game. At 3/1 odds, backing Abdullah – who’s become the focal point in the red zone – against one of the league’s worst run defenses is a solid value play.
Best NFL Week 17 Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet: Ameer Abdullah (+300) at FanDuel
