NFL Sunday Night Football Touchdown Scorers: Chiefs vs. Falcons
Sunday night, we have a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons. Millions of dollars will get bet on this game. However, which touchdown prop bets should you bet? Let's take a look.
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Week 3 Sunday Night Football Touchdown Scorer Prop Bets
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Kansas City Chiefs First TD Scorer: Rashee Rice (+425)
The Chiefs have a 2-0 record in large part because of Rice. The second-year receiver has been the team's best weapon on offense, accounting for nearly 30% of Patrick Mahomes' targets. More importantly, the former SMU star had Kansas City's first touchdown in the Week 2 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling in a 44-yard reception for six.
Meanwhile, the Falcons significantly improved their defense in the offseason, trading for Matthew Judon and signing Justin Simmons in free agency. The improvements on defense have shown over the first two weeks, giving up only two touchdowns. However, the first touchdown Atlanta gave up in Week 2 was to DeVonta Smith. While the Falcons have an improved unit, Rice and Mahomes are too good for any defense to shut down.
Atlanta Falcons First TD Scorer: Kyle Pitts (+475)
Anyone who plays fantasy football will likely refuse to make this bet. Pitts has only seven touchdowns on 155 receptions in his career, totaling three or fewer every year. However, the former Florida star had the Falcons' only touchdown in the Week 1 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. More importantly, Cousins should target Pitts early and often on Sunday night, given the matchup.
Kansas City has shut down opposing No. 1 wide receivers this year, including Ja'Marr Chase last week. However, they have had no answer for athletic tight ends. Isaiah Likely had nine receptions for 111 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs on opening night. While Mike Gesicki didn't find the end zone last week, the veteran dominated Kansas City, totaling seven receptions for 91 receiving yards.
Anytime TD Scorer: Xavier Worthy (+155)
Unfortunately, the Chiefs could be without Isiah Pacheco for the rest of the season after the star running back suffered a fractured fibula against the Bengals in Week 2. While Carson Steele and Samaje Perine will handle most of the work on the ground, don't be surprised if the team gives Worthy an extra jet sweep rushing attempt or two per game for the rest of the year.
The former Texas star struggled in Week 2. However, he was unstoppable on opening night. Worthy had two touchdowns against the Baltimore Ravens, totaling a 21-yard rushing score and a 35-yard receiving score. The rookie is such an explosive playmaker that he scored twice on only three touches. All it takes is one poor tackling angle, and Worthy can find himself dancing in the end zone.
Anytime TD Scorer: Darnell Mooney (+230)
While Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts are the stars in Atlanta's offense, Mooney is an underrated player. The veteran wide receiver struggled with the Chicago Bears because of poor play-calling and quarterback production. However, he shined against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, leading the Falcons in targets and receiving yards.
Mooney had three receptions on seven targets for 88 receiving yards against the Eagles, including a 41-yard score, the team's first touchdown. More importantly, the Chiefs have struggled to keep No. 2 wide receivers out of the end zone this season, giving up two scores to Andrei Iosivas last week on only two receptions.
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