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Use our NFL touchdown scorer stats to see who is scoring first, who is finding the end zone most often and which players are in recent scoring form before comparing NFL odds across sportsbooks.

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NFL First & Anytime TD Scorer Stats

The table is the main reason this page exists. Use it to compare first-touchdown results, total touchdown scoring, recent form and scoring rate without having to open individual player pages.

What the Data Says Right Now

Preseason update: the 2026 NFL regular season begins on September 9, so there are no 2026 regular-season First TD or Anytime TD leaders yet. This section should switch to live season takeaways once games begin.

• No 2026 First TD leader yet: the first results will populate after Week 1 games begin.
• Anytime TD data is also starting from zero: early-season scoring rates will be based on a very small number of games.
• LAST 2 needs context: that column becomes considerably more useful once players have completed at least two regular-season games.
• AVG TD/G will move quickly early in the year: one multi-touchdown game can heavily distort a player’s average during the opening weeks.

How to Read the Touchdown Scorer Table

You do not need to use every column for every bet. Each one answers a slightly different question.

Column	What it means	How it can help
POS	The player’s position.	Useful when comparing scoring patterns by RB, WR, TE or QB.
1st TD	How many times the player has scored the first touchdown of a game this season.	Useful for identifying players who repeatedly get early goal-line or red-zone opportunities.
ANY TD	The player’s total number of touchdown-scoring performances tracked this season.	Shows broader scoring frequency rather than only the opening touchdown.
LAST 2	Touchdowns scored across the player’s last two games.	A quick recent-form indicator, although two games is still a very small sample.
AVG TD/G	The player’s average number of touchdowns per game.	Useful for comparing scoring rate between players who have played different numbers of games.

None of these columns should be treated as a prediction by itself. A player scoring in consecutive games does not make another touchdown inevitable. Usage, matchup, injuries and – most importantly – the price being offered still matter.

First Touchdown Scorer vs Anytime Touchdown Scorer

These markets look similar but ask you to predict two different things.

Market	What has to happen?	Typical odds	Difficulty
Anytime TD Scorer	Your selected player must score a touchdown at any point in the game.	Usually shorter	Lower
First TD Scorer	Your selected player must score the game’s first touchdown.	Usually much longer	Higher

An Anytime TD bet can still win if your player scores in the fourth quarter after several other touchdowns have already been scored. A First TD wager loses as soon as somebody else scores the game’s first touchdown.

That additional uncertainty is why First TD prices are generally much longer.

One important point for both markets: a quarterback throwing a touchdown pass does not normally count as that quarterback scoring a touchdown. The player who actually carries, catches or otherwise possesses the ball while scoring is the touchdown scorer for these markets.

For a page dedicated specifically to the broader market, see our Anytime TD scorer stats and betting guide.

How to Use the Stats to Pick a First TD Scorer

The 1st TD column is a useful starting point, but betting the first scorer is really a question about early-game opportunity.

Start with the players near the top of the table, then work through the matchup rather than automatically betting whoever has scored first most often.

1. Look at early red-zone and goal-line usage

A running back who regularly handles carries inside the five-yard line has a very different First TD profile from a receiver whose touchdowns usually come on occasional deep passes.

The historical First TD number becomes more useful when there is a football reason behind it.

2. Check how the opponent concedes touchdowns

Do not only ask who scores for the offense. Ask who scores against the defense.

If an opponent has repeatedly allowed rushing touchdowns near the goal line, that is more relevant to a running back than an overall defensive ranking. The same applies to touchdowns conceded to wide receivers or tight ends.

3. Think about the likely opening script

Some offenses lean on the run early. Others script aggressive passing plays on their first few drives.

First-drive and first-quarter tendencies can therefore be particularly useful for this market.

BestOdds tracks both through our First Drive Stats and First Quarter Stats.

4. Check the game total and touchdown expectation

A game expected to feature more scoring creates more touchdown opportunities overall. That does not identify the first scorer by itself, but the game environment matters when comparing players across different matchups.

5. Check injuries and expected role

A season-long stat can become much less useful if a player’s role has just changed. Injuries to running backs, receivers, tight ends or offensive linemen can change who receives the highest-value touches near the goal line.

6. Compare the odds last

A player can be the most likely scorer in your analysis and still be a poor bet if the price is too short.

Once you have a shortlist, compare the same player’s First TD price at several sportsbooks before placing the wager.

How to Use the Stats to Pick an Anytime TD Scorer

Anytime TD research is less dependent on the opening drive because the player has the entire game to score.

For this market, ANY TD, LAST 2 and AVG TD/G become more useful together.

Start with scoring frequency

AVG TD/G gives a quick comparison of how frequently players have reached the end zone, while ANY TD provides the season-long volume behind that average.

Be careful with small samples. Two touchdowns in one game can make an early-season average look much stronger than the underlying role really is.

Use LAST 2 as context, not a prediction

A player scoring in both of his last two games may have seen a genuine increase in goal-line carries or red-zone targets. He may also simply have converted two low-frequency opportunities.

The useful question is why the touchdowns happened.

Compare player role with opponent weakness

A high-volume running back becomes more interesting against a defense allowing regular rushing scores. A receiver with heavy red-zone usage may be more relevant against a secondary that has struggled to prevent receiving touchdowns.

You can also compare scoring style with our NFL rushing touchdown stats.

Do not ignore playing time and opportunity

Touches and targets generally provide a stronger foundation than a short run of touchdowns. A player cannot keep scoring consistently if his involvement in the offense disappears.

Use the scorer table to identify candidates, then check expected workload, red-zone involvement, injuries and the opponent before deciding whether the sportsbook price is attractive.

First TD Betting Rules and Mechanics

Touchdown scorer bets are simple once the game starts, but a few edge cases can cause confusion. House rules vary between sportsbooks, so the operator’s own settlement rules always take priority.

Does a field goal count as the first touchdown?

No. A First Touchdown Scorer market is about the first touchdown, not the first points of the game. A field goal can be scored first and the First TD market remains unresolved until a touchdown occurs.

What happens if the first score is a safety?

A safety is worth two points but is not a touchdown. It therefore does not normally settle a First TD Scorer bet. If no touchdown is scored at all, settlement depends on the sportsbook’s house rules and whether a “No Touchdown Scorer” option was available.

What if a defense or special teams unit scores first?

An interception return, fumble return, kickoff return or punt return can be the game’s first touchdown. How that affects individual player bets depends on the market offered by the sportsbook.

Some books provide defensive/special-teams or “other” selections. At others, an offensive player’s First TD wager will simply lose if somebody else scores first. Check the market rules before betting.

Do quarterback passing touchdowns count?

No for the standard scorer market. If a quarterback throws a touchdown pass, the receiver is the touchdown scorer. A quarterback can cash a scorer bet by running the ball into the end zone or otherwise scoring the touchdown himself.

What happens if my player is inactive?

Sportsbook rules differ. A scorer wager on a player who never participates is commonly voided, while a player who enters the game can usually be considered action even if he later leaves injured.

Do not assume the same rule applies at every book. Check the player-prop settlement policy, particularly when betting a questionable player before final inactive lists are announced.

How to convert touchdown odds into implied probability

Implied probability lets you translate American odds into the approximate probability represented by the price before accounting for the sportsbook margin.

For positive American odds:

Implied probability = 100 ÷ (positive odds + 100)

For example, +600 represents an implied probability of roughly 14.3%.

For negative American odds:

Implied probability = absolute odds ÷ (absolute odds + 100)

A price of -135 therefore represents an implied probability of roughly 57.4% before adjusting for the sportsbook’s margin.

Where to Bet on First and Anytime TD Scorers

Most major US sportsbooks offer both First TD and Anytime TD markets during the NFL season. The main reason to have access to more than one is price.

A player’s touchdown probability does not change because you opened a different sportsbook, but the odds offered on that player can.

Sportsbook	TD market coverage	Useful for	Typical price	Review / current offer
DraftKings	First TD, Anytime TD and broad NFL player props	Large prop menu and same-game parlays	Player and game specific – compare live	DraftKings review
FanDuel	First TD and Anytime TD across NFL games	Simple player-prop browsing and SGP betting	Player and game specific – compare live	FanDuel review
BetMGM	First TD, Anytime TD and wider player props	Comparing scoring props with other NFL markets	Player and game specific – compare live	BetMGM review
Caesars	First TD and Anytime TD markets	Player props alongside the wider NFL menu	Player and game specific – compare live	Caesars review
bet365	First TD, Anytime TD and alternate player markets	Bettors who want a deeper prop menu	Player and game specific – compare live	bet365 review
BetRivers	Core First TD and Anytime TD markets	Straightforward touchdown prop betting	Player and game specific – compare live	BetRivers review
Hard Rock Bet	First TD, Anytime TD and growing player-prop menu	Comparing TD prices where available	Player and game specific – compare live	Hard Rock Bet review

The price column is deliberately not hardcoded. First TD and Anytime TD odds are player-specific and can move throughout the week as injuries, lineups and betting action change. The useful comparison is the same player at the same time across several sportsbooks.

Why Shopping Touchdown Scorer Odds Matters

First TD markets can produce particularly large differences between sportsbooks because the prices are longer and there are many possible outcomes.

If the same player is +600 at one book and +950 at another, both bets require exactly the same thing to happen, but the potential return is very different.

That is why the final step in any touchdown scorer analysis should be comparing the available odds rather than automatically betting at the first sportsbook you open.

You can compare the wider weekly market through our NFL odds section.

More NFL Stats for Betting

Touchdown history is only one part of an NFL matchup. These BestOdds pages can help add more context:

• Anytime TD Scorer Stats – dedicated anytime touchdown data and betting guide.
• NFL Player Props – wider player betting markets.
• First Drive Stats – useful when assessing how teams start games.
• First Quarter Stats – early-game scoring and performance trends.
• First Team to Score Stats – team-level opening-score data.
• Highest-Scoring Quarter Stats – scoring distribution by quarter.
• First Half Stats – first-half team performance.
• Rushing Touchdown Stats – useful for running back and rushing-QB touchdown research.
• NFL Running Back Stats.
• NFL Wide Receiver Stats.

NFL First Touchdown Scorer FAQs

What is a First Touchdown Scorer bet?

A First Touchdown Scorer bet asks you to predict the player who will score the first touchdown of an NFL game. It is different from betting on the first points because an earlier field goal or safety does not itself count as a touchdown.

What is an Anytime Touchdown Scorer bet?

An Anytime Touchdown Scorer wager wins if the selected player scores a qualifying touchdown at any point in the game, subject to the sportsbook’s settlement rules.

Does a quarterback throwing a touchdown count as scoring a touchdown?

No in a standard touchdown scorer market. The receiver who catches the touchdown is the scorer. A quarterback can qualify by rushing for a touchdown or otherwise scoring the touchdown himself.

What happens if the first score is a field goal?

The First Touchdown Scorer market normally remains open because a field goal is not a touchdown. The bet is settled when the first touchdown is scored.

What happens if the first score is a safety?

A safety is not a touchdown, so it does not normally settle a First Touchdown Scorer market. If the game ends without a touchdown, the sportsbook’s specific house rules determine settlement.

What if a defensive player scores the first touchdown?

A defensive or special-teams touchdown can be the game’s first touchdown. Some sportsbooks offer a defense, special teams or “other” selection, while settlement of individual offensive-player bets depends on the book’s rules.

What happens to a touchdown scorer bet if the player is inactive?

Rules vary by sportsbook. Bets on players who never participate are commonly voided, while a player who enters the game will often count as action. Always check the operator’s player-prop rules.

Why are First TD odds higher than Anytime TD odds?

An Anytime TD bet gives the selected player the entire game to score. A First TD bet requires that player to score before every other possible scorer, making the event less likely and the odds generally longer.

What does LAST 2 mean in the BestOdds table?

LAST 2 shows the number of touchdowns the player scored across his two most recent games. It is a quick recent-form measure rather than a prediction of what will happen next.

What does AVG TD/G mean?

AVG TD/G means average touchdowns per game. It helps compare scoring rates between players who may have played different numbers of games, although the figure can be volatile over small samples.

What stats should I use for a First TD scorer bet?

Useful starting points include previous First TD results, red-zone and goal-line usage, first-drive tendencies, opponent touchdown concessions by position, expected game scoring, injuries and the odds available at different sportsbooks.