Last week, we saw Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson hit big on an anytime touchdown bet at +250. That kind of action is what Week 2 of the NFL is all about, with intriguing storylines popping up everywhere. From Joe Burrow facing off against DeMeco Ryans’ Houston defense to Ben Johnson looking to drop 60 points on the rival Vikings, the gridiron is set for some fireworks. But for us, it’s about finding those diamond-in-the-rough anytime touchdown scorers.
Rookie RB Kaelon Black Ready to Explode
Okay, first up, let’s talk about the rookie out in San Fran, Kaelon Black. This guy, straight out of Indiana, is sitting at +215 for an anytime score, and it just makes sense. The word on the street is the San Francisco 49ers are gonna absolutely blow out the Miami Dolphins, and that means one thing: Kaelon Black is getting touches. In the season opener, he already put up 14 rushes for 65 yards and even snagged a pass for five more. That’s a legitimate role as Christian McCaffrey’s running mate, already! Head Coach Kyle Shanahan loves to lighten the load on his veterans like McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Mike Evans in the second half of a dominant game. So when that blowout hits, get ready for Black to be in the end zone on Sunday. You heard it here first.
Saquon Barkley’s Redemption and Hunter Henry’s History
Next up, we’re giving Saquon Barkley another shot after he didn’t convert last week, but this matchup is screaming touchdown. The Philadelphia Eagles are rolling into Nashville to face the “lowly” Tennessee Titans, a team that got torched for two rushing touchdowns and 142 combined rushing yards by Breece Hall and Braelon Allen in Week 1 against the New York Jets. The Jets’ offensive line straight-up dominated the Titans, and even with the Eagles missing Landon Dickerson, their rushing attack is absolutely going to feast. Plus, Eagles fans have literally taken over downtown Nashville. This is a home game for Philly, for real. Saquon is finding the paint.
And don’t sleep on Hunter Henry from the New England Patriots. He’s at +220, and the Pats are facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough again. Remember last year? Steelers won 21-14, but it was a snoozer with only 203 total offensive yards. The one bright spot for the Patriots that game? Hunter Henry, who grabbed eight passes for… well, you get the picture. He’s got a history of showing up in this matchup.
So, as Week 2 kicks off, keep your eyes glued to the screen. These aren’t your typical, low-value “safe” picks. These are the guys who are set to surprise and potentially make your Sunday even better. Get ready for some serious action and maybe even some bragging rights when these players hit paydirt!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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