Top 4 NFL Anytime Touchdown Props for Week 18: Will Rachaad White Hit Paydirt?
Although the majority of the playoff tickets have been punched, there’s still a lot on the line this Sunday for several NFL franchises. In the NFC, the North and South divisions are both still up for grabs while the AFC North and the final wildcard position will be determined this weekend.
With so many meaningful games remaining on the NFL schedule, what can bettors expect in Week 18? We’ve got you covered in this week’s edition of the top four anytime NFL touchdown player prop bets.
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (+130) (Bet365
With the playoffs already locked up, bettors would naturally assume that Washington would rest its starters ahead of the playoffs. That’s not the case as the Commanders could fall to the No. 7 seed with a loss to NFC East rival Dallas on Sunday.
Expect quarterback Jayden Daniels to play the contest and face a Cowboys defense that has allowed the most rushing touchdowns to opponents this season. Daniels should score at least one in his final act as a rookie quarterback during the 2024 NFL campaign.
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen (+225) (Bet365)
After missing a significant chunk of the season, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen has made up for it in a big way down the stretch. Since returning in November, Thielen has 32 of his 43 receptions for 405 yards and four touchdowns.
On Sunday, the Panthers face the Atlanta Falcons. No NFL team has allowed more wide receiver touchdown passes than Atlanta, giving bettors confidence to take Thielen to cover this player prop bet.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (+150) (Caesars)
With the NFC South crown on the line, the Buccaneers will be playing for a win on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. That means starters like quarterback Baker Mayfield and running back Bucky Irving should be on the field.
Irving is entering the game as questionable while backup Rachaad White is a healthy option. New Orleans has surrendered the most rushing touchdowns to running backs this season. Given Irving’s status, take White to score his 10th touchdown this weekend either catching or running the football against the Saints.
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (+305) (Caesars)
A win against Carolina and a loss by Tampa Bay will give the Atlanta Falcons the NFC South title this season. Despite starting a rookie quarterback in Michael Penix Jr., the birds are positioned for a strong finish to their regular season against one of the league’s worst teams.
That bodes well for tight end Kyle Pitts. The fourth-year veteran has 45 receptions for 587 yards and four touchdowns this season, but his connection with Penix is apparent after nabbing four of his five targets for 44 yards and a score on Sunday against Washington. Expect a similar stat line on Sunday as he catches another scoring pass from the rookie to cover this prop bet.
Ernie Horn
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