Definition of 1st Reception of the Game

What does the term "1st reception of the game" mean in the world of football betting? What is meant by the "1st reception of the game" line?

The 1st Reception of the Game line allows you to bet on which player (from either team) will make the 1st reception of the game.

This is a great line for people that love to gamble, as the payoffs can be quite large, especially if you target a lesser-known player.

For instance, let's say that the Detroit Lions are playing the Kansas City Chiefs.

The players with the best odds to have the 1st reception of the game might look like this:

Amon-Ra St. Brown, +500
Skyy Moore, +800
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, +900
Sam LaPorta, +1000
Jahmyr Gibbs, +1200

These odds aren't surprising, as they include the top pass catchers that will be participating in the game.

Here are some of the lesser-known players with some potentially monstrous payouts:

Antoine Green, +5000
James Winchester, +5000
James Mitchell, +5500
Jason Cabinda, +6500
Craig Reynolds, +7000

Now, there is a good chance that none of these players are even on the field for the 1st play of the game, which is something to consider.

For people that love to gamble, the sweet spot is likely somewhere in the middle - betting on players that will be on the field to start the game, but might not be considered one of the top pass catchers in the game.