First TD Scorer Predictions Tonight
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Next up: Week 1 · Sun Sep 13 – Mon Sep 14
First touchdown scorer predictions for tonight's NFL games. See who's most likely to score the first TD today based on last 10 games data. Free first TD scorer picks.
Atlanta Falcons @ Pittsburgh Steelers
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Falcons
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Bijan Robinson 10%1/10
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David Sills V 10%1/10
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Drake London 10%1/10
Pittsburgh Steelers
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Aaron Rodgers 10%1/10
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Connor Heyward 10%1/10
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Jaylen Warren 10%1/10
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Kenneth Gainwell 10%1/10
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Cleveland Browns
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Harold Fannin Jr. 30%3/10
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David Njoku 10%1/10
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Devin Bush 10%1/10
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Quinshon Judkins 10%1/10
Jacksonville Jaguars
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Parker Washington 20%2/10
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Travis Etienne Jr. 20%2/10
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Bhayshul Tuten 10%1/10
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Brian Thomas Jr. 10%1/10
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Jakobi Meyers 10%1/10
Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Baltimore Ravens
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Derrick Henry 30%3/10
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Devontez Walker 10%1/10
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Mark Andrews 10%1/10
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Rasheen Ali 10%1/10
Indianapolis Colts
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Alec Pierce 30%3/10
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Jonathan Taylor 30%3/10
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Daniel Jones 10%1/10
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Josh Downs 10%1/10
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Michael Pittman Jr. 10%1/10
Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Buffalo Bills
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Dalton Kincaid 10%1/10
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Dawson Knox 10%1/10
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James Cook III 10%1/10
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Josh Allen 10%1/10
Houston Texans
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Nico Collins 20%2/10
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Derek Stingley Jr. 10%1/10
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Jayden Higgins 10%1/10
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Woody Marks 10%1/10
Recent head-to-head
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans · Week 12 (Nov 21, 2025)
BUF
First TD: James Cook III
HOU
First TD: None
Chicago Bears @ Carolina Panthers
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Chicago Bears
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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D'Andre Swift 20%2/10
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Kyle Monangai 20%2/10
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DJ Moore 10%1/10
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T.J. Edwards 10%1/10
Carolina Panthers
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Rico Dowdle 30%3/10
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Tetairoa McMillan 10%1/10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cincinnati Bengals
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Anthony Nelson 10%1/10
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Cade Otton 10%1/10
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Chris Godwin Jr. 10%1/10
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Emeka Egbuka 10%1/10
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Mike Evans 10%1/10
Cincinnati Bengals
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Chase Brown 20%2/10
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Charlie Jones 10%1/10
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Geno Stone 10%1/10
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Ja'Marr Chase 10%1/10
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Joe Flacco 10%1/10
New Orleans Saints @ Detroit Lions
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
New Orleans Saints
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Chris Olave 10%1/10
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Devin Neal 10%1/10
Detroit Lions
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Jahmyr Gibbs 30%3/10
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Amon-Ra St. Brown 10%1/10
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Isaac TeSlaa 10%1/10
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Jameson Williams 10%1/10
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Sam LaPorta 10%1/10
New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans
09/13/2026 12:00 PM
New York Jets
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Breece Hall 10%1/10
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John Metchie III 10%1/10
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Justin Fields 10%1/10
Tennessee Titans
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Chig Okonkwo 20%2/10
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Cam Ward 10%1/10
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Cody Barton 10%1/10
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Elic Ayomanor 10%1/10
Miami Dolphins @ Las Vegas Raiders
09/13/2026 03:25 PM
Miami Dolphins
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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De'Von Achane 20%2/10
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Jaylen Waddle 10%1/10
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Malik Washington 10%1/10
Las Vegas Raiders
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Ashton Jeanty 10%1/10
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Brock Bowers 10%1/10
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles
09/13/2026 03:25 PM
Washington Commanders
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. 10%1/10
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Deebo Samuel 10%1/10
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt 10%1/10
Philadelphia Eagles
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Dallas Goedert 20%2/10
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DeVonta Smith 20%2/10
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A.J. Brown 10%1/10
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Grant Calcaterra 10%1/10
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Saquon Barkley 10%1/10
Recent head-to-head
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles · Week 18 (Jan 04, 2026)
PHI
First TD: Grant Calcaterra
WSH
First TD: None
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders · Week 16 (Dec 20, 2025)
PHI
First TD: DeVonta Smith
WSH
First TD: None
Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Chargers
09/13/2026 03:25 PM
Arizona Cardinals
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Michael Wilson 20%2/10
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Marvin Harrison Jr. 10%1/10
Los Angeles Chargers
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Ladd McConkey 10%1/10
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Omarion Hampton 10%1/10
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Oronde Gadsden II 10%1/10
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Quentin Johnston 10%1/10
Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings
09/13/2026 03:25 PM
Green Bay Packers
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Christian Watson 10%1/10
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Dontayvion Wicks 10%1/10
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Emanuel Wilson 10%1/10
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Romeo Doubs 10%1/10
Minnesota Vikings
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Aaron Jones Sr. 20%2/10
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C.J. Ham 10%1/10
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J.J. McCarthy 10%1/10
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Josh Oliver 10%1/10
Recent head-to-head
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings · Week 18 (Jan 04, 2026)
GB
First TD: None
MIN
First TD: C.J. Ham
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers · Week 12 (Nov 23, 2025)
GB
First TD: Emanuel Wilson
MIN
First TD: None
Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants
09/13/2026 07:20 PM
Dallas Cowboys
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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CeeDee Lamb 10%1/10
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Jake Ferguson 10%1/10
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Javonte Williams 10%1/10
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Jaydon Blue 10%1/10
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Ryan Flournoy 10%1/10
New York Giants
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Devin Singletary 20%2/10
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Theo Johnson 10%1/10
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Wan'Dale Robinson 10%1/10
Recent head-to-head
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants · Week 18 (Jan 04, 2026)
DAL
First TD: Jaydon Blue
NYG
First TD: None
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys · Week 2 (Sep 14, 2025)
DAL
First TD: None
NYG
First TD: Malik Nabers
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
09/14/2026 07:15 PM
Denver Broncos
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Bo Nix 10%1/10
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Courtland Sutton 10%1/10
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Ja'Quan McMillian 10%1/10
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Jaleel McLaughlin 10%1/10
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Michael Bandy 10%1/10
Kansas City Chiefs
Last 10 games · 2025 season
Most likely first TD scorers
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Brashard Smith 10%1/10
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Kareem Hunt 10%1/10
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Patrick Mahomes 10%1/10
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Rashee Rice 10%1/10
Recent head-to-head
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs · Week 17 (Dec 26, 2025)
DEN
First TD: None
KC
First TD: Brashard Smith
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos · Week 11 (Nov 16, 2025)
DEN
First TD: Jaleel McLaughlin
KC
First TD: None
First TD Scorer FAQ
Who scored the first touchdown tonight?
Check our predictions above to see who we project to score first in tonight's NFL games. After games complete, visit our weekly tracker to see who actually scored first for every team.
What are first TD scorer odds?
First TD scorer odds reflect the probability of a player scoring the very first touchdown for their team. These odds are typically 3-5x higher than anytime TD odds because only one player per team can win. A player at +500 needs to score first 17% of the time to be profitable.
How to bet on first touchdown scorer?
To bet on first TD scorer, analyze goal-line roles, opening drive tendencies, and red zone target shares. Running backs get 40-45% of first TDs due to goal-line work. Look for players who consistently score first using our historical tracker, then compare odds across sportsbooks.
Which positions score first TDs most often?
Running backs score first touchdowns most often (40-45%), followed by wide receivers (30-35%), tight ends (10-15%), and quarterbacks (5-10%). Goal-line backs and red zone specialists have the highest first TD rates relative to their playing time.