NFL Sunday Night Football Touchdown Scorers: Rams vs. Broncos (Week 3)
Sunday night, the Los Angeles Rams face the Denver Broncos. Millions of dollars will be bet on this game. But which touchdown prop bets should you take? Let's dive into my picks for first team and anytime touchdown scorers.
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NFL Sunday Night Football Touchdown Scorers: Rams vs. Broncos
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Los Angeles Rams First TD Scorer: Kyren Williams (+260)
Williams isn't considered a superstar running back. Yet, he has become one of the NFL's more productive players at finding the end zone. The former Notre Dame star has had at least 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 offensive scores in three consecutive seasons. The veteran has gotten off to a strong start this year, totaling two touchdowns over the first weeks. Williams had a rushing touchdown in Week 1 and a receiving score in Week 2.
Furthermore, he had the Rams' first and only touchdown in Week 1. Meanwhile, the Broncos defense played better in Week 2 after getting embarrassed during opening weekend. However, they still struggled to keep running backs out of the end zone. Denver surrendered two touchdowns to Kenneth Walker III in Week 1 and a rushing score to Bhayshul Tuten last week. More importantly, Tuten's touchdown was the first Jacksonville Jaguars score of the game.
Denver Broncos First TD Scorer: Courtland Sutton (+650)
After spending the past several years as the Broncos' clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver, Sutton has been bumped to a secondary role after the team traded for Jaylen Waddle this past offseason. Unfortunately, that has led to a reduced role for Sutton. He has nine targets over the first two weeks after averaging 7.3 looks per game last year. Despite not having a receiving touchdown so far this season, Sutton is still Denver's best red zone weapon.
Last year, the veteran led the Broncos with seven receiving touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Rams shut down the New York Giants passing attack last week after Jaxson Dart left the game with a knee injury. However, they surrendered three receiving touchdowns to the San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver core in Week 1, including one to Mike Evans. Don't be surprised if Sutton sees an uptick in targets, especially if Trent McDuffie shadows Waddle into the slot.
Anytime TD Scorer: Terrance Ferguson (+215)
Unfortunately, the Rams will likely be without Puka Nacua for the second consecutive game because of a hip injury. However, the superstar's absence is excellent news for Ferguson. He had a quiet rookie season, totaling only 11 receptions. Yet, Ferguson had three receiving touchdowns on those 11 receptions last year. More importantly, he played well last week with Nacua sidelined, totaling six receptions for 54 receiving yards, finishing second on the team with nine targets.
While Davante Adams had two receiving touchdowns last week, Ferguson also found the end zone, as they were the only two Rams with more than two targets. Meanwhile, the Broncos haven't surrendered a receiving touchdown to tight ends this year. However, Travis Kelce had his way against them in Week 1, while Brenton Strange only saw two targets last week. Ferguson should see the target volume needed to find the end zone on Sunday night.
Anytime TD Scorer: RJ Harvey (+300)
The Broncos want to lean on their rushing attack. Unfortunately, Harvey, J.K. Dobbins, and Jonah Coleman have missed game or practice time over the first two weeks because of injury. Thankfully, Harvey (hamstring) and Dobbins (hip) are on track to play Sunday, but Coleman (ankle) is trending in the wrong direction. Despite splitting the backfield workload with Dobbins as a rookie, Harvey led Denver in rushing touchdowns (seven) and offensive scores (12).
Meanwhile, the Rams are one of seven teams not to give up a rushing or receiving touchdown to opposing running backs over the first two weeks. However, that will likely change on Sunday night against the Broncos. Los Angeles got obliterated by San Francisco’s passing attack in Week 1 and lucked out facing Jameis Winston off the bench in Week 2. Expect Denver to lean on their defense and rushing attack, especially late in the contest.
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