Definition of First Touchdown Scorer

What does the term "first touchdown scorer" mean in the world of football betting? What is meant by "first touchdown scorer"?

The "first touchdown scorer" line is one of the most popular prop bets, especially when it comes to betting on the NFL.

With the first touchdown scorer bet, you are simply betting on which player will find the endzone first.

It's important to note that we are talking about the player that actually carries the ball into the endzone - if Patrick Mahomes passes to Travis Kelce for the first touchdown of the game, Kelce will be credited with the first touchdown of the game.

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There are obviously any number of players that could score the first touchdown of the game, which is why the odds for this prop are always quite high.

For instance - let's say that the Chiefs are playing the Bills.

Well, Mahomes might pass to Kelce for a touchdown.

Allen might pass to Diggs for a touchdown.

Mahomes might run the ball in for a touchdown.

There might be a defensive TD to start the game.

Mecole Hardman might score the first TD of the game.

Devin Singletary might run it in for the Bills.

As you can see, there are any number of possibilities.

The odds for the "first touchdown scorer" line might look something like this:

Travis Kelce, +700
Stefon Diggs, +800
Devin Singletary, +1000
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, +1100

There are always many different names available, as any number of people could score the first touchdown.

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Let's say that you bet on Travis Kelce to score the first touchdown.