NFL Sunday Night Football Touchdown Scorers: Eagles vs. Rams (Week 12)
Sunday night, we have a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams. 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 12 Sunday Night Football Touchdown Scorer Prop Bets
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Philadelphia Eagles First TD Scorer: Jalen Hurts (+320)
While many thought Philadelphia would cut back on Hurts' rushing role after signing Saquon Barkley in the offseason, the superstar quarterback is on pace for a career-high 19 rushing touchdowns this year. By comparison, he had a career-high 15 rushing touchdowns last season and at least 10 in his first two years as the starting quarterback. Hurts had only two rushing touchdowns over the first five games. However, he has been outstanding lately.
The superstar quarterback has nine rushing touchdowns over the past five weeks, totaling at least one in every contest. Furthermore, Hurts has had two or more rushing touchdowns in three of the past five contests. More importantly, he has the first Eagles touchdown in three of the past four games. While the Rams are one of four teams not to give up a rushing touchdown to a quarterback this year, that will change on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Rams First TD Scorer: Kyren Williams (+170)
Williams has been a scoring machine since the beginning of last year. The superstar running back has 25 touchdowns in the 22 regular season games since the start of last year, scoring at least once in 72.7% of those contests. While he hasn't scored a touchdown in three consecutive weeks, Williams found the end zone in each of the first seven games. More importantly, the superstar running back had the first Rams touchdown in all seven matchups.
Philadelphia's run defense has been one of the best units in the NFL. They've surrendered only three touchdowns to running backs, the second-fewest in the league. However, the Eagles have had trouble keeping running backs out of the end zone lately. Last week, Brian Robinson Jr. scored the first Washington Commanders touchdown against Philadelphia. Furthermore, the first touchdown scored against the Eagles has been a rushing one in two of the past three games.
Anytime TD Scorer: Saquon Barkley (-180)
Despite Jalen Hurts stealing nearly every touchdown when the Eagles are at the goal line, Barkley has had no trouble finding the end zone this season. The superstar running back has 10 touchdowns, the sixth-most in the NFL. He has eight rushing scores, the eighth-most in the league, and two receiving touchdowns. More importantly, Barkley had two rushing touchdowns in Week 11 against the Washington Commanders and four scores over the past three weeks.
While the Rams haven't surrendered a rushing touchdown to a running back over the past five weeks, they have given up six scores this year. More importantly, they have struggled with facing elite rushing attacks, including surrendering two rushing touchdowns to the Detroit Lions earlier this season. Barkley is the most talented running back Los Angeles will face this year. Expect the superstar to score at least once in Sunday night's contest.
Anytime TD Scorer: Cooper Kupp (+155)
Unfortunately, the Rams' wide receiver core has struggled to stay healthy this year. Demarcus Robinson leads the team in receiving scores (five) in 10 games played. However, he hasn't found the end zone in back-to-back weeks. By comparison, Kupp is second with four receiving touchdowns in 5.5 games. The superstar wide receiver has three receiving touchdowns since returning from a high-ankle sprain, including two last week in the win over the New England Patriots.
Last week, the Eagles shut down the Washington Commanders passing attack, holding Terry McLaurin to one reception on two targets for 10 receiving yards and zero touchdowns. Philadelphia's young secondary has played well lately, surrendering only one touchdown to wide receivers since their bye week. However, they will have their toughest challenge this season against Kupp and Puka Nacua. Don't be surprised if Matthew Stafford heavily leans on his future Hall of Fame wide receiver.
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