For Week 1 anytime scorer bets, there is one player who is poised to find the end zone a lot this year. Despite hauling in 13 touchdown passes last year, he will have a potential upgrade at quarterback and a more fitting offense.
Let’s head to a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions and target a new receiver option in the NFC East.
NFL Week 1 Picks: Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Betting A.J. Brown to find the end zone is an excellent choice at +135. The Detroit Lions struggled to stop the pass in 2021, allowing a total of 31 touchdowns passing in 2021, ranking 30th. The Lions also allowed 66 deep receptions last year, which was the most in the NFL. Jalen Hurts was extremely proficient when it came to the deep pass, owning the third-highest pass rate.
Brown is projected to match up against Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah, the former first-round pick out of Ohio State. Okudah had a lot of hype coming out, but unfortunately, he hasn’t met expectations three seasons in. When healthy, Okudah has been far from a quality cornerback, allowing a 121.8 passer rating. Providing him support over the top will be DeShon Elliot and Tracy Walker III, who, like Okudah, are nowhere near impactful.
With the Eagles’ team total set to 28, there should be a surplus of red zone opportunities for Brown, as Hurts will look to acclimate to his newest teammate. Bet the Eagles’ biggest offseason acquisition to find the red zone today at +135 and start the NFL season with a nice boost to the bankroll.
