NFL First Touchdown Scorer Stats 2026

NFL Week 10 First TD Scorer: Bengals vs. Steelers

The First TD Scorer odds have been released for the NFL Week 10 Sunday Night matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last week, Ja’Marr Chase scored the Bengals’ first touchdown on a 47-yard pass from Joe Burrow. 

In their last game vs. the Browns, Rico Dowdle (Steelers) scored the first touchdown on a 9-yard run.

Bengals First TD Scorer Odds

Player	DraftKings	FanDuel	Bet365
J. Chase	+600	+600	+475
C. Brown	+600	+650	+575
T. Higgins	+750	+750	+625
M. Gesicki	+1500	+1300	+1300

If you are looking for value on some Bengals players:

• Chase Brown majority is at +600 odds. However, you can find Brown at +650 at FanDuel.
• Mike Gesicki is +1300 at most sportsbooks, but DraftKings has Gesicki at +1500.

Steelers First TD Scorer Odds

Player	DraftKings	FanDuel	Bet365
J. Warren	+650	+650	+575
DK Metcalf	+1100	+1200	+1000
R. Dowdle	+1200	+1200	+1000
D. Washington	+1500	+1400	+1650

• DK Metcalf at +1200 on FanDuel looks better than the market average.
• Darnell Washington at +1650 with bet365 is also a great price.

First Touchdown Scorer Betting Explained

A First Touchdown Scorer bet asks one simple question: who will score the first touchdown of the game?

This market is harder to hit than an Anytime TD wager because your player doesn’t just need to score; he needs to score before any other player scores.

That is also why First TD odds can be considerably longer(higher) than Anytime TD odds.

What Types of First TD Bets Can You Make?

The exact markets depend on the sportsbook, but the most common options include:

• First Touchdown Scorer: pick the player who will score the first touchdown of the entire game.
• Team First Touchdown Scorer: some sportsbooks let you predict which player will score a particular team’s first touchdown, regardless of whether the opponent has already scored.
• First TD in a Same-Game Parlay: some sportsbooks let you combine a First TD selection with other same-game wagers on a parlay ticket. 
• No Touchdown / Other selections: depending on the sportsbook, the market can include options covering games without a touchdown or scores by players not individually listed.

Typical First Touchdown Scorer Odds

First TD prices vary significantly by matchup, role, and sportsbook. The ranges below are only a rough guide to how the market can look, not current odds for any particular game.

Player type	Rough First TD range	Why
Goal-line starting RB	Often around +300 to +600	Regular carries near the goal line can make the lead running back one of the shortest-priced options.
WR1	Often around +500 to +900	High target share and red-zone use can keep the team’s top receiver among the main candidates.
Starting TE	Often around +700 to +1400	Tight ends can receive valuable red-zone targets but normally see less overall volume than a lead RB or WR1.
WR2 / secondary receiving option	Often around +900 to +1800	Lower expected usage generally leads to a higher price.
Backup RB / lower-volume scorer	Often +1200 to +2500 or longer	The player normally needs a less predictable touch or a change in usage to score first.

First Touchdown Betting Need to Know:

Defensive touchdowns

An interception or fumble returned to the end zone is a touchdown and can therefore be the first TD of the game. Sportsbooks can handle the available player, defense, or “other” selections differently, so check the specific market rules.

Kickoff and punt return touchdowns

A return touchdown can also be the game’s first touchdown. Whether the returner is individually available in the market depends on the sportsbook.

Quarterback passing touchdowns

A quarterback does not score a touchdown simply by throwing the pass. If the QB throws a touchdown to a receiver, the receiver scores the touchdown. A quarterback can win a scorer bet by rushing for a touchdown or otherwise carrying the ball into the end zone himself.

Inactive or scratched players

Settlement varies by sportsbook. A bet on a player who never participates is commonly voided, while a player who takes part in the game will usually count as action even if he later leaves injured.

Check final inactive lists and the sportsbook’s player-prop rules before betting on someone with an injury designation.

What if nobody scores a touchdown?

Very occasionally, a game can finish without a touchdown. Settlement then depends on the sportsbook’s house rules and whether the market included a No Touchdown Scorer option.

Why First TD Line Shopping Matters

Longer odds magnify the effect of even a relatively small pricing difference.

If the same player is +600 at one sportsbook and +900 at another, the football outcome required to win is identical. Only the potential return has changed.

The difference can become even larger on secondary receivers, tight ends, and backup running backs, where sportsbooks may disagree more about the player’s chance of scoring first.

What to Compare Before Placing a First TD Bet

• The same player at several sportsbooks: make sure you are comparing the exact same First Touchdown Scorer market.
• Market depth: some sportsbooks list more secondary WRs, TEs, and backup RBs than others.
• Player status: check final injuries and inactive lists.
• Settlement rules: especially for inactive players, return touchdowns and games with no touchdowns.

More NFL Stats for First TD Research

The First TD standings are the starting point, but these BestOdds pages can help add matchup and early-game context:

• NFL First Drive Stats – see how teams perform on their opening possessions.
• NFL First Quarter Stats – useful for understanding early-game scoring patterns.
• First Team to Score Stats – compare which teams score first most often.
• Rushing Touchdown Stats – useful when researching goal-line running backs and rushing quarterbacks.
• NFL Running Back Stats – add workload and production context for RB candidates.
• NFL Wide Receiver Stats – compare the receivers most involved in their offenses.
• NFL Player Props – compare First TD research with the wider player-prop market.
• Anytime TD Scorer Stats – use the separate page if your bet does not require the player to score first.

NFL First Touchdown Scorer FAQs

What is a First Touchdown Scorer bet?

A First Touchdown Scorer bet asks you to predict which player will score the first touchdown of an NFL game. The player must score before every other touchdown scorer in the game.

What is the difference between First TD and Anytime TD?

A First TD bet requires your player to score the game’s opening touchdown. An Anytime TD bet can win if the player scores at any point. Because First TD is harder to predict, the odds are normally longer.

What happens if my First TD scorer is inactive?

Sportsbook rules vary. A bet on a player who never participates is commonly voided, while a player who enters the game will generally count as action. Check the sportsbook’s house rules before betting on an injured or questionable player.

What happens if there is no touchdown in the game?

Settlement depends on the sportsbook. Some markets include a No Touchdown Scorer option, while others use their own house rules for games that finish without a touchdown.