Someone must score the first touchdown of the game. 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. Let's get to the first touchdown scorer picks and predictions for NFL Week 1. And here’s a look at my top touchdown scorer pick for Patriots vs. Bengals.
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NFL Week 1 First Touchdown Scorer Picks: Patriots vs. Bengals
Who will score the first touchdown in this week’s NFL Games? The First TD market covers the first player who carries or receives the ball into the end zone in a game, not the QB who passes the ball. We compare first touchdown stats to prop bet odds to help identify today’s best bets. View First Touchdown odds across sportsbooks here.
Patriots vs. Bengals
The Patriots are not an appealing team to bet on, especially to score a touchdown, but this may be one of the best opportunities all season. Jacoby Brissett is starting behind a below-average offensive line and must get the ball out quickly. DeMario Douglas can create separation and has improved over the offseason. The Bengals struggled against slot receivers last season, giving up the third-most receiving touchdowns to that position. Douglas is not a pretty option but may be the right one with many unknowns on the Bengals' offense regarding Ja'Marr Chase.
Pick: DeMario Douglas (+2500 via BetMGM)
