We built off of a strong Week 1 with a dynamite Week 2 in the anytime TD market, with Bhayshul Tuten, Kayshon Boutte, Patrick Mahomes and Juwan Johnson all cashing with odds in excess of +250 in addition to Puka Nacua at some shorter odds. This week's article is relatively WR-heavy, ranging from riding the hot hand on guys that have already found the end zone this year to WR1s and high-volume red zone targets that just haven't found the end zone yet. After a great start to the year in the first two weeks, let's look to keep things rolling with anytime TD scorers. Without further ado, here are my favorite picks for every Sunday afternoon game in Week 3.
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Best NFL Week 3 Anytime TD Scorer Picks
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers
Falcons WR1 Drake London has gotten off to somewhat of a slow start, failing to record 60+ yards in either of Atlanta's first two games. He did receive 15 targets in the opener against Tampa Bay, though, and just wasn't needed on Sunday Night against the Vikings because the Falcons were getting whatever they wanted in the run game. Regarding their Week 1 matchup against the Buccaneers, he also received an end zone target that just didn't quite have the replay angle available to overturn a called incomplete pass on what was likely a TD. London absolutely dominated his two matchups against Carolina last year, totaling 16 catches for a whopping 261 yards and 3 TDs, with Michael Penix Jr under center for one of those games. I like for London to have another big game against a Carolina defense that has conceded 26+ points in both of their games and find the end zone for his first score of 2025.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings
TJ Hockenson (TE – MIN) | +300
The tenor of this Week 3 matchup has certainly changed compared to what it first looked like, as this looks to be a matchup between QBs Jake Browning and Carson Wentz. Week 2 was a brutal look for the Vikings, conceding 6 sacks and throwing multiple INTs to a Falcons defense that hasn't had any sort of pass rush to speak of over the past decade. I know that Kevin O'Connell is well aware of his offensive line's struggles, and I think he's going to engineer a game plan that involves getting the ball out of Wentz's hands as soon as possible. That sort of style should profile very well for TE TJ Hockenson, who has had a really frustrating start to his season. Hockenson should have a much friendlier matchup this week against a Bengals defense that was absolutely shredded by the TEs of a bad Cleveland offense in Week 1, giving up 10 receptions on 15 targets for 110 yards. Carson Wentz is a capable backup QB, and Kevin O'Connell has proven to score points with whoever takes the snap for the Vikings, and I like them to get Hockenson involved early and often this Sunday. I love anything over 2/1 odds on Hockenson to score in Week 3.
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots
Rhamondre Stevenson (RB – NE) | +170
It looks like the threat of Rookie RB Treyveon Henderson might have ignited a fire under Rhamondre Stevenson, who racked up 142 all-purpose yards on 16 touches against Miami on Sunday. The surprising part is that 88 of those yards came on receptions, which many thought would definitely favor Henderson this year. Stevenson looks to have an advantageous matchup this week as well, as the Patriots will be playing a Steelers team that currently ranks bottom-5 in terms of rushing yards allowed per game. Pittsburgh has allowed the opposing team's RB1 to rush for 100+ yards in each of their games, and has conceded 4 total rushing TDs through just 2 weeks. I don't think the odds are necessarily reflective of Stevenson's current upper hand in the backfield, especially against this Steelers defense that has been gashed on the ground. Back Stevenson to punch one in for the Patriots this Sunday.
Indianapolis Colts @ Tennessee Titans
Elic Ayomanor (WR – TEN) | +330
The Titans might have found something in Rookie 4th round WR Elic Ayomanor, who seems to be building a nice rapport with Rookie QB Cam Ward through the team's first two games. Ayomanor looks like he might even surpass WR1 Calvin Ridley at some point this season, as their targets and receptions nearly mirror each other in the early going. Ayomanor has also recorded the only Titans TD on the young season, reeling in what was a sensationally improvised throw all the way back across the field by Cam Ward. Tennessee has faced two tough opponents so far, and figures to have an easier time moving the ball this week against a Colts team that just found themselves in a track meet against the Broncos. Indianapolis surrendered 89 yards and a TD on 8 receptions to young WR Troy Franklin in that game, and I can see Ayomanor having similar success this week. These odds on what could end up being Tennessee's top receiver are too good for me to pass up, so I'll take him to build off last week's performance to score again this week.
Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Travis Hunter (WR – JAX) | +250
The vibes in Jacksonville are really weird right now, seeing QB Trevor Lawrence shrug off his new Head Coach as the Jaguars dropped a very winnable game against a Joe Burrow-less Bengals squad after they picked up a pretty impressive Week 1 win. Add in the fact that Brian Thomas Jr is taking heat for showing alligator arms leading to turnovers on balls over the middle of the field, and things are starting to look mildly concerning. If this is a real thing with BTJ, and Lawrence becomes less confident targeting his WR1, that should bode very well for the reigning Heisman trophy winner, Travis Hunter. The Texans’ defensive philosophy should look very reminiscent of Monday Night's matchup against Tampa Bay, where Derek Stingley Jr was matched up on WR1 Mike Evans all night long, creating opportunities for Rookie WR Emeka Egbuka to find the end zone. I see Stingley Jr taking on the BTJ assignment this Sunday, leaving Hunter to play the Egbuka role. Give me Hunter to record his first NFL TD in Week 3.
Los Angeles Rams @ Philadelphia Eagles
Davante Adams (WR – LAR) | +180
I wanted badly to buy low on AJ Brown to find the end zone this week, sitting around nearly 2/1 odds to score, but I just can't justify it with how bad the Eagles’ passing attack has been so far. Instead, I'll pivot to Rams WR Davante Adams after cashing a bet on Puka Nacua last week. While Nacua leads the Rams in terms of both receptions and yards, he actually trails Adams in terms of targets through two weeks. More importantly, Adams currently ranks 2nd in the entire NFL with 5 Red Zone targets and 1st in the NFL in targets inside the 10-yard line. It's obvious that McVay is trying to weaponize Adams around the end zone – the connection just hasn't been there yet between Stafford and Adams. That kind of volume combined with Adams' talent is going to pay off in a TD at some point, and I like for that to finally come this week against the Eagles.
New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Garrett Wilson (WR – NYJ) | +210
For as good as QB Justin Fields and the Jets looked in Week 1, they looked just as bad in Week 2 and figure to be sending out Tyrod Taylor under center against the Buccs this week. That actually makes me like this pick more due to the throwing limitations of Fields and the run-heavy game plan that the Jets look to deploy when he's out there. Despite those limitations, Wilson was still able to find the end zone on 7 receptions for 95 yards in Week 1. He'll be up against a Tampa Bay defense that just surrendered a TD to Texans WR1 Nico Collins and nearly also gave one up to Falcons WR1 Drake London in their opener. The multiplicity of the Buccaneers’ offense is great in real life, but it shortens all of their TD odds and makes it harder to predict who will score for them on a weekly basis. Meanwhile, Garrett Wilson is clearly the only viable receiving option for the Jets and the only player to even record more than 2 receptions in each of their first 2 games. I'll take Wilson as my anytime TD scorer at over 2/1 odds in this one.
Las Vegas Raiders @ Washington Commanders
Marcus Mariota (QB – WAS) | +260
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will miss this game with a knee sprain, leaving veteran QB Marcus Mariota to line up under center this Sunday. I think it's fair to suggest that the Commanders might be rethinking that preseason Brian Robinson Jr trade, as Austin Ekeler looks to be done for the season with an Achilles injury. Luckily for the Commanders, the offense really shouldn't change all that much with Mariota under center, as he's still very capable of operating the read option and QB run game. Mariota proved to be a capable backup last season, recording 2 wins in his starts against Carolina and Dallas. In that Dallas game, Mariota recorded 50+ rushing yards and a TD on just 5 carries, showing that he's still got the legs. With the limited depth in the Washington backfield, Mariota will be live to run it in himself any time they get near the end zone. Give me Mariota to score in Week 3.
Green Bay Packers @ Cleveland Browns
Quinshon Judkins (RB – CLE) | +220
Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins made his debut for the Browns last week, immediately taking the reins on the RB1 role with 61 yards on a team-leading 10 carries, including a 31-yard scamper. Despite giving up 41 points to the Ravens last week, this Browns defense actually leads the entire NFL in terms of both rushing and total yards allowed per game and ranks 3rd in pass yards allowed per game, suggesting that the Packers offense might struggle this Sunday. Green Bay's defense has looked pretty good in its own right, ranking top-5 in total yards allowed and points allowed per game. That tells me that this game is going to be a low-scoring grinder, and I think Cleveland would be wise to dictate this game on the ground rather than letting EDGE Micah Parsons tee off on their veteran QB Joe Flacco. I think Judkins gets plenty of work on Sunday afternoon, and I like the juice that he brought against a tough Ravens defense last week. I'll take Judkins to find paydirt for the first time in his career on Sunday in a game that might just be closer than most people would think.
Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers
Marvin Mims Jr. (WR – DEN) | +370
Denver WR Marvin Mims Jr has gotten off to somewhat of a slow start despite finding the end zone last week, as his 7.2 yards per reception is noticeably down from his 12.9 yards per reception in 2024. Mims wasn't quite part of the Sean Payton offense in Denver's first matchup against the Chargers last season, but he had a really nice performance in their second matchup of the year, with 3 receptions for 62 yards for 20.7 yards per reception. Bo Nix and the Broncos offense have left a little bit to be desired through their opening two games, and I think that getting Mims his opportunities downfield is a massive key to unlocking their offense. This Chargers defense ranks in the middle of the pack in terms of passing yards allowed per game despite playing an underwhelming Chiefs defense and intercepting Geno Smith 3 times, and I find that Nix and Mims will have an opportunity or two to blow the top off this defense. I like Mims to find the end zone for a second straight week in what should be a really fun AFC West divisional game on Sunday.
New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks
Juwan Johnson (TE – NO) | +340
Saints TE Juwan Johnson cashed for us last week, and I'm going right back to the well in Week 3. Johnson is tied with WR Chris Olave in terms of most receptions for Saints pass catchers, and actually leads the team in receiving yards with 125. The only other receiver of note in this offense is the deep threat Rashid Shaheed, who trails Johnson by 6 targets. Last week's TD is exactly what you want out of Juwan Johnson, as QB Spencer Rattler just tossed the ball up toward the pylon and let the big-bodied Johnson come down with it. In last week's article, I said that Johnson would be a weekly play going forward as long as his odds don't drastically drop, and I'm staying true to my word. The perception of the Saints’ offense is keeping his odds way higher than they should be, and I'll take him to score again in Week 3.
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers
Jauan Jennings (WR – SF) | +190
After a very underwhelming Week 1 performance, 49ers WR Juana Jennings had a breakout Week 2 performance, recording 5 receptions for 89 yards, including a 42-yard TD catch against the Saints. QB Mac Jones has proven to be an extremely capable backup since the beginning of 2024, winning games and supporting a true WR1 with Brian Thomas Jr in Jacksonville and then tossing for 279 yards and 3 TDs in his debut performance for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. Though WR Ricky Pearsall might receive a majority of the targets while TE George Kittle and WR Brandon Aiyuk are sidelined, Jennings still figures to be the bigger-bodied red zone target for Jones. They'll be up against a Cardinals defense that ranks bottom 10 in pass defense and just surrendered 100 yards on 6 receptions to a similar profiled WR in the Carolina rookie Tetairoa McMillan. This figures to be a huge Week 3 matchup, with both teams sitting at 2-0 in the NFC West, and I like Jennings to cash in and help lead the 49ers to a big Week 3 victory.
Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears
Bears WR Rome Odunze appears to be in the middle of a 2nd-year breakout, fresh off a 7 catch, 128 yard performance with 2 TDs against the Lions (albeit in a blowout loss). That brings his TD total to 3 on the season, as he also found the end zone in Week 1 against the Vikings. He seems to be the clear #1 target for QB Caleb Williams, as his 11 targets in last week's game match DJ Moore's total for the season. This game figures to have plenty of points, as the Bears just gave up a 50-burger and the Cowboys got absolutely bombed by a Russell Wilson-led Giants offense that looked horrendous in Week 1. In that game, the Cowboys surrendered 167 yards and 2 TDs on 9 catches to Giants WR1 Malik Nabers, and I'll take Odunze to assume that role as WR1 for the Bears and continue his hot start to the season by scoring for the third straight week.
