Thursday Night Football is about to kick off Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season, and while everyone’s gearing up for an AFC North brawl between the Steelers and Browns, the first touchdown markets are throwing some serious curveballs. Jaylen Warren is looking like the top bet at $0.17 to punch in the first score, and if that happens, it’s gonna set the tone for a gritty, low-scoring affair.
Pittsburgh’s Run Game: Warren’s Time to Shine (with Rodgers?)
Alright, let’s talk about the Steelers’ backfield because things just got wild. Jaylen Warren is absolutely set to take over the lion’s share of the work. Why? Because Rico Dowdle is sidelined with an injury, opening the door big time for Warren. Pittsburgh’s offense actually showed some real flashes of life in Week 3, which is exactly what you want to see heading into a divisional matchup. He’s not just gonna get the bulk of the carries, either. The source is saying Warren is a strong checkdown option out of the backfield for none other than Aaron Rodgers. Yeah, you read that right. Aaron Rodgers. Given the Steelers haven’t exactly been lighting it up with explosive plays so far this season, and it’s not looking like that changes on Thursday, a short-yardage touchdown run from Warren is pegged as the most likely way Pittsburgh gets on the board first.
Cleveland’s Answer: Deep Shots with Denzel Boston
On the flip side, the Browns are coming in hot after two straight wins, including a victory over the Panthers. While guys like Harold Fannin Jr. and Quinshon Judkins are definitely Cleveland’s top offensive weapons, keep an eye on Denzel Boston. He’s got a real connection with Deshaun Watson, especially when they’re airing it out deep. We’re talking a 46-yard touchdown catch in Week 1, followed by a 55-yard score in Week 2. That’s not just potential, that’s proof this duo can connect for explosive plays early. And guess what? The Steelers’ secondary has been having some issues. They even just traded Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys, which doesn’t exactly instill confidence. If the Browns want to drop an early statement on Thursday, a deep shot to Boston could be exactly how they do it. He’s sitting at $0.06 for the first touchdown, and that feels like a steal for someone with his big-play ability.
So, get ready for some Thursday Night Football! It’s Week 4, an AFC North slugfest in Cleveland, and it’s going to be fascinating to see if Jaylen Warren can cash in on his opportunity, or if Denzel Boston takes it to the house on a deep ball from Watson. This is going to be a battle, and that first touchdown is going to mean everything.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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