BEAVER Projections · NFL · 2026

Touchdown Scorers: Week 8

Each player’s chance to score (anytime, the game’s first TD, or 2+), and how this week’s matchup compares with his usual chance · Oct 29 to Nov 2

BEAVER Best Bets

the likeliest touchdown scorers with a good matchup · at most 1 per team · in the 2019–2025 backtest 57% and 64% of these picks scored (2019–22, 2023–25)
RB · Ravens vs. Bills
58%anytime TD · usually 55% · fair −137
  • 83% of the team's carries inside the 10
  • Bills have allowed 1.2 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9)
RB · Packers vs. Panthers
54%anytime TD · usually 47% · fair −116
  • 70% of the team's carries inside the 10
  • Panthers have allowed 1.3 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9)
  • Vegas has the Packers at about 26 points, 2 more than usual
RB · Cowboys vs. Cardinals
53%anytime TD · usually 47% · fair −113
  • 79% of the team's carries inside the 10
  • Cardinals have allowed 1.2 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9)
  • Vegas has the Cowboys at about 30 points, 5 more than usual

Best matchups

players with a real role whose anytime chance is at least 12.5% above usual · up to 2 per team
WR · vs. Cardinals
35%usually 29% · fair +183▲ +20%
  • 46% of the team's end-zone targets
  • Vegas has the Cowboys at about 30 points, 5 more than usual
  • Several smaller matchup factors add up: Cardinals' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
WR · vs. Colts
27%usually 23% · fair +268▲ +17%
  • 33% of the team's end-zone targets
  • Vegas has the Jaguars at about 27 points, 4 more than usual
  • Several smaller matchup factors add up: Colts' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
WR · vs. Colts
18%usually 15% · fair +454▲ +17%
  • Vegas has the Jaguars at about 27 points, 4 more than usual
  • Several smaller matchup factors add up: Colts' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
WR · vs. Raiders
24%usually 20% · fair +322▲ +16%
  • Vegas has the Jets at about 24 points, 5 more than usual
  • Several smaller matchup factors add up: Raiders' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
WR · vs. Cardinals
23%usually 20% · fair +338▲ +15%
  • 22% of the team's end-zone targets
  • Vegas has the Cowboys at about 30 points, 5 more than usual
  • Several smaller matchup factors add up: Cardinals' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
TE · vs. Cowboys
44%usually 38% · fair +129▲ +15%
  • 28% of the team's targets
  • Vegas has the Cardinals at about 24 points, 3 more than usual
  • Several smaller matchup factors add up: Cowboys' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately

All players

320 players · chance of at least one rushing or receiving TD
#PlayerAnytime TDUsualFair oddsvs. usualWhySlip
1
RB · Rams vs. Chargers
65% of the team's carries inside the 10
64%
−1%
65%−180−1%65% of the team's carries inside the 10
2
RB · Bills vs. Ravens
52% of the team's carries inside the 10
63%
+2%
61%−169+2%52% of the team's carries inside the 10
3
RB · Lions vs. Vikings
76% of the team's carries inside the 10
60%
−7%
64%−149−7%76% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Vegas has the Lions at about 25 points, 3 fewer than usual
4
Derrick Henry★ Best Bet
RB · Ravens vs. Bills
83% of the team's carries inside the 10
58%
+5%
55%−137+5%83% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Bills have allowed 1.2 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9)
5
QB · Bills vs. Ravens
36% of the team's carries inside the 10
55%
+3%
54%−123+3%36% of the team's carries inside the 10
6
Josh Jacobs★ Best Bet
RB · Packers vs. Panthers
70% of the team's carries inside the 10
54%
▲ +15%
47%−116▲ +15%70% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Panthers have allowed 1.3 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9) · Vegas has the Packers at about 26 points, 2 more than usual
7
Javonte Williams★ Best Bet
RB · Cowboys vs. Cardinals
79% of the team's carries inside the 10
53%
+12%
47%−113+12%79% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Cardinals have allowed 1.2 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9) · Vegas has the Cowboys at about 30 points, 5 more than usual
8
RB · Bears vs. Seahawks
52% of the team's carries inside the 10
52%
−1%
53%−110−1%52% of the team's carries inside the 10
9
RB · Colts vs. Jaguars
67% of the team's carries inside the 10
52%
−6%
55%−110−6%67% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Vegas has the Colts at about 20 points, 2 fewer than usual
10
RB · Chiefs vs. Broncos
79% of the team's carries inside the 10
52%
−4%
54%−108−4%79% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Vegas has the Chiefs at about 22 points, 2 fewer than usual
11
RB · Buccaneers vs. Falcons
57% of the team's carries inside the 10
49%
+10%
45%+102+10%57% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Vegas has the Buccaneers at about 24 points, 2 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Falcons' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
12
WR · Rams vs. Chargers
27% of the team's end-zone targets
49%
−1%
50%+104−1%27% of the team's end-zone targets · A teammate at his position is out: more red-zone work to go around
13
RB · Falcons vs. Buccaneers
69% of the team's carries inside the 10
49%
+2%
48%+106+2%69% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Tough matchup: Buccaneers have allowed 0.6 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9)
14
RB · Bengals vs. Titans
58% of the team's carries inside the 10
48%
+6%
45%+110+6%58% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Vegas has the Bengals at about 28 points, 4 more than usual
15
RB · Raiders vs. Jets
75% of the team's carries inside the 10
46%
+12%
41%+120+12%75% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Jets have allowed 1.3 TDs a game to running backs lately (average 0.9) · Vegas has the Raiders at about 22 points, 2 more than usual
16
WR · Bengals vs. Titans
34% of the team's end-zone targets
44%
+2%
43%+128+2%34% of the team's end-zone targets · Vegas has the Bengals at about 28 points, 4 more than usual
17
TE · Cardinals vs. Cowboys
28% of the team's targets
44%
▲ +15%
38%+129▲ +15%28% of the team's targets · Vegas has the Cardinals at about 24 points, 3 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Cowboys' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
18
RB · Jaguars vs. Colts
Vegas has the Jaguars at about 27 points, 4 more than usual
43%
+11%
39%+131+11%Vegas has the Jaguars at about 27 points, 4 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Colts' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
19
WR · Seahawks vs. Bears
55% of the team's end-zone targets
42%
+4%
41%+137+4%55% of the team's end-zone targets
20
WR · Bengals vs. Titans
22% of the team's targets
42%
+3%
41%+138+3%22% of the team's targets · Vegas has the Bengals at about 28 points, 4 more than usual
21
WR · Lions vs. Vikings
27% of the team's end-zone targets
41%
−3%
43%+141−3%27% of the team's end-zone targets · Tough matchup: Vikings have allowed 0.5 TDs a game to receivers lately (average 0.9) · Vegas has the Lions at about 25 points, 3 fewer than usual
22
RB · Commanders vs. Eagles
A teammate at his position is out: more red-zone work to go around
41%
+10%
38%+141+10%A teammate at his position is out: more red-zone work to go around
23
WR · Patriots vs. Dolphins
26% of the team's targets
41%
+4%
39%+146+4%26% of the team's targets · Vegas has the Patriots at about 26 points, 3 more than usual · A teammate at his position is out: more red-zone work to go around
24
RB · Panthers vs. Packers
72% of the team's carries inside the 10
39%
+5%
37%+155+5%72% of the team's carries inside the 10
25
WR · Packers vs. Panthers
36% of the team's end-zone targets
37%
+10%
34%+167+10%36% of the team's end-zone targets · Vegas has the Packers at about 26 points, 2 more than usual
26
WR · Ravens vs. Bills
31% of the team's targets
37%
−2%
38%+170−2%31% of the team's targets · Bills have allowed 1.3 TDs a game to receivers lately (average 0.9)
27
RB · Patriots vs. Dolphins
44% of the team's carries inside the 10
37%
Usual
37%+171Usual44% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Vegas has the Patriots at about 26 points, 3 more than usual
28
RB · Titans vs. Bengals
73% of the team's carries inside the 10
37%
Usual
37%+171Usual73% of the team's carries inside the 10
29
WR · Lions vs. Vikings
25% of the team's end-zone targets
37%
−8%
40%+173−8%25% of the team's end-zone targets · Tough matchup: Vikings have allowed 0.5 TDs a game to receivers lately (average 0.9) · Vegas has the Lions at about 25 points, 3 fewer than usual
30
TE · Packers vs. Panthers
Vegas has the Packers at about 26 points, 2 more than usual
37%
+10%
33%+174+10%Vegas has the Packers at about 26 points, 2 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Panthers' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
31
RB · Jets vs. Raiders
35% of the team's carries inside the 10
36%
+13%
32%+178+13%35% of the team's carries inside the 10 · Vegas has the Jets at about 24 points, 5 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Raiders' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
32
WR · Buccaneers vs. Falcons
36% of the team's end-zone targets
36%
+7%
33%+180+7%36% of the team's end-zone targets · Vegas has the Buccaneers at about 24 points, 2 more than usual
33
RB · Rams vs. Chargers
36%
−3%
37%+180−3%
34
WR · Jaguars vs. Colts
24% of the team's end-zone targets
36%
+12%
32%+180+12%24% of the team's end-zone targets · Vegas has the Jaguars at about 27 points, 4 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Colts' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
35
TE · Lions vs. Vikings
21% of the team's end-zone targets
35%
−8%
38%+182−8%21% of the team's end-zone targets · Tough matchup: Vikings have allowed 0.2 TDs a game to tight ends lately (average 0.5) · Vegas has the Lions at about 25 points, 3 fewer than usual
36
WR · Packers vs. Panthers
29% of the team's end-zone targets
35%
+5%
34%+183+5%29% of the team's end-zone targets · Vegas has the Packers at about 26 points, 2 more than usual
37
WR · Cowboys vs. Cardinals
46% of the team's end-zone targets
35%
▲ +20%
29%+183▲ +20%46% of the team's end-zone targets · Vegas has the Cowboys at about 30 points, 5 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Cardinals' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately
38
QB · Commanders vs. Eagles
35%
+6%
33%+185+6%
39
RB · Seahawks vs. Bears
45% of the team's carries inside the 10
35%
+3%
34%+188+3%45% of the team's carries inside the 10
40
WR · Jets vs. Raiders
26% of the team's targets
34%
▲ +15%
29%+195▲ +15%26% of the team's targets · Vegas has the Jets at about 24 points, 5 more than usual · Several smaller matchup factors add up: Raiders' defensive ratings and red-zone chances allowed lately

“Usual” is his chance with the same role against an average defense and his team’s usual Vegas implied total. Team scoring comes from the Vegas spread and total. In the 2019–2025 backtest, players flagged ▲ beat their usual rate: anytime +14–22%, 2+ TDs +45%. Flags are capped at 2 per team per game. First TD has no flags (they didn’t hold up). Even the likeliest first-TD scorer in a game only scores first about 1 time in 7. Passing touchdowns don’t count for quarterbacks. Questionable players (Q) are shown with how often players like him play. Fair odds are the odds that match BEAVER’s chance; touchdown props, and first-TD and 2+ props most of all, carry a large sportsbook margin, so a good matchup is not the same as a good bet.