NFL Week 2 First Touchdown Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions (2023)
Someone must score the first TD of the game, and this article will help you increase your odds of hitting on that player based on matchups and team strengths. It will feature a selection for each game of the Sunday slate.
I will track my plays here on BettingPros. Now, let’s get to the first touchdown scorer predictions for NFL Week 2!
NFL Week 2 First Touchdown Scorer Odds, Picks & Predictions
2023 total: Up 4.5 units
Green Bay Packers @ Atlanta Falcons
Odds: +650 via BetMGM
Bijan Robinson saw fewer opportunities than Tyler Allgeier but looked explosive with the ball in his hands. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry but only had 10 rushing attempts compared to Allgeier's 15. Robinson should have room to run against the Packers' defense. The Packers allowed 4.2 yards per attempt to the Bears in Week 1. Let's go back to the well again this week on Robinson and see if it pays off.
Las Vegas Raiders @ Buffalo Bills
Odds: +800 via DraftKings Sportsbook
The Raiders allowed 94 rushing yards to the Broncos in Week 1 on 4.3 yards per rush attempt. Josh Allen ran the ball six times for 36 yards on Monday night in the loss to the Jets. The Bills should bounce back this week and show why they are one of the better teams in the AFC. Although both teams were terrible running the ball in Week 1, the Bills had a much better day in terms of efficiency. The Raiders averaged 2.1 yards per carry, while the Bills averaged 4.4 yards per carry. Allen scoring on the goal line is a likely scenario in this matchup and worth a bet.
Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals
Odds: +650 via FanDuel Sportsbook
Ja’Marr Chase had nine targets in Week 1 versus the Browns and pulled down five for 39 yards. It was not a productive day for the Bengals' offense. The Ravens rolled past the Texans in Week 1 and were not challenged much by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Joe Burrow will be a more challenging test for the Ravens' defense. Chase is the most explosive player in the offense and should be targeted early and often against a defense that allowed 4.6 yards per play to the Texans.
Chicago Bears @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Odds: +850 via FanDuel Sportsbook
The Bears allowed 245 yards and three touchdowns to Jordan Love in Week 1 en route to being defeated at home. They should not fare well on the road against these Buccaneers' wide receivers. Baker Mayfield did not look tremendous against the Vikings last week but did not turn the ball over. Mike Evans was targeted 10 times and should continue to see a lot of volume. He is the most likely to get a deep ball thrown his way, so he is a good bet to be the first scorer in this matchup.
Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Odds: +900 via DraftKings Sportsbook
Travis Etienne was a big part of the Jaguars' offense in Week 1. He ran 18 times for 77 yards and a TD and caught all five targets for 27 yards. Tank Bigsby was the clear backup running back, only playing on 21% of snaps. The Chiefs got beat on the ground in their Thursday opener. They allowed 118 yards to the Lions on the ground and were not much better at defending the pass. The Jaguars should enter this game with motivation to prove their worth, which means Etienne will play a key role. He is a solid bet to score first against the Chiefs' lackluster defense.
Los Angeles Chargers @ Tennessee Titans
Odds: +950 via DraftKings Sportsbook
Derek Carr threw for 305 yards in Week 1 against the Titans but only managed one TD through the air. Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense will have more than one passing TD. The Titans allowed 12.3 yards per completion and were stellar against the run, holding the Saints to 2.6 yards per carry. Austin Ekeler is also doubtful with an ankle injury, which gives them even more reasons to throw the ball. Keenan Allen was inches from scoring last week and is worth riding again this week.
Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans
Odds: +1100 via FanDuel Sportsbook
The Colts scored 21 points in their Week 1 matchup with the Jaguars. Anthony Richardson had a solid start to his NFL career, considering the lack of production he received from his running backs. The Texans allowed three rushing TDs to the Ravens last week, but the Colts may take a different approach. Micahel Pittman Jr. saw 11 targets last week and secured eight for 97 yards and a TD. He is the best playmaker on the offense outside of Richardson with his legs. It is not a bad bet against a young Texans' defense.
Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions
Odds: +800 via PointsBet
The Seahawks' defense looked awful when defending the pass in Week 1. They allowed 13.9 yards per completion to the Rams but did not allow a passing TD. That was due to the Rams' lack of options at receiver. The Lions have numerous red zone targets they can utilize, but the safest is Amon-Ra St. Brown. He should be able to find soft spots in the zones of Seattle's defense. The Seattle offense also looked stagnant because they did not protect the quarterback. The Lions are the team to bet on, and St. Brown is a solid option against this defense.
San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams
Odds: +1200 via FanDuel Sportsbook
The Rams only allowed 180 yards to the Seahawks in Week 1 and were in Geno Smith's face all game. They have a difficult matchup this week. The 49ers showed why they are the team to beat this season with their 23-point victory over the Steelers in Pittsburgh in the opening week. George Kittle received six targets in the win and converted them into three catches for 19 yards. The passing lanes should be more open this week against a young Rams’ secondary. Choosing the right player on this offense is trickt, but they are the correct side in this matchup, and Kittle offers solid value at this number.
New York Giants @ Arizona Cardinals
Odds: +1000 via BetMGM
The Giants were dominated on Sunday night by the Cowboys. They were shut out and held to 171 total yards. It was more a product of smothering defense by the Cowboys. The Giants did not protect the quarterback, allowing 12 hits and seven sacks. No team stands a chance against a defense harassing the quarterback like that. Luckily for the Giants, they play the Cardinals this week. Daniel Jones ran 13 times for 43 yards in Week 1 and should have opportunities to run this week if his pass protection does not hold up. This game is not pretty, but Jones is a solid play.
New York Jets @ Dallas Cowboys
Odds: +1800 via BetMGM
The Cowboys' defense was smothering in Week 1, but this price is too valuable to pass up. Breece Hall did not look as fast as usual, but he is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season. He probably does not get caught from behind on his 83-yard run against Buffalo if he is 100% healthy. He is still a game-breaker regardless. The Cowboys pitched a shutout, but the Giants were more efficient than it seemed. They averaged 3.9 yards per carry but could not pass against the Cowboys. Hall averages 6.6 yards per attempt throughout his short career and is explosive enough to find the end zone against this dominant defense.
Washington Commanders @ Denver Broncos
Odds: +2200 via FanDuel Sportsbook
The Broncos were stellar against the run last week versus the Raiders. The Broncos allowed 2.1 yards per carry and a total of 61 yards. They did allow two passing TDs. The Commanders played well enough to beat the Cardinals, but it was a close game. Sam Howell did not perform great in his debut, but he won. Logan Thomas led the team with eight targets and secured four catches for 43 yards. Russell Wilson did well at spreading the ball around in Week 1, which makes it hard to choose a Broncos player to score first. Thomas was the target leader in Week 1 and offered too much value to pass up for this prop.
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