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The best NFL Week 18 anytime TD scorer bets, including Amon-Ra St. Brown

Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates after a catch during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881126 ORIG FILE ID: 20241230_tbs_ea1_282.JPG
Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates after a catch during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881126 ORIG FILE ID: 20241230_tbs_ea1_282.JPG

Going into Week 18 of the NFL season, you'll no doubt here a ton about incentives different players have in their contracts and what they need in these final games to hit those bonuses. And in some cases, those may be helpful in determining how to bet certain player props. In the case of anytime touchdown bets, they aren't very helpful at all.

For one, most of the incentives we know about are yardage milestones, which don't guarantee any of those players score, even if their coaches and teammates are playing along to help get them the ball. And two, if we do know about any touchdown incentives, oddsmakers know about them too -- they'll likely be factored into the odds you're offered.

Just look at Derrick Henry's -230 touchdown odds on Saturday when FanDuel incorrectly thought he was closing in on a bonus (he had already hit the milestone prior to Week 18).

So, I won't be focusing on contract bonuses like some others in this Week 18 edition of best anytime touchdown bets. I'm looking for players who aren't expected to rest and who have favorable matchups and decent value. Let's get into it.

Odds via BetMGM

Tyler Allgeier (+250)

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs the ball against the New York Giants in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs the ball against the New York Giants in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881098 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_bdd_ad1_066.JPG

Most people are going to sprinkle their money on the incredibly short odds of Bijan Robinson (-300) to score in this one, and he'll likely reward them, but that money would go a lot further with Allgeier. The last time Atlanta played the Falcons, both backs scored and Allgeier actually led the tandem with 105 yards.

Tyler Huntley (+260)

Dec 29, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley (18) scores a touchdown as Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush (30) pursues during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881125 ORIG FILE ID: 20241229_kab_bk4_055.JPG
Dec 29, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley (18) scores a touchdown as Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush (30) pursues during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881125 ORIG FILE ID: 20241229_kab_bk4_055.JPG

My longest-shot touchdown bet of the day, Huntley has as many rushing touchdowns (two) as he does passing touchdowns in four games this season. So, the odds seem high that he'll take off and run for the pylon if the opportunity presents itself. Which may very well happen against the Jets, who have allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks this season.

Drake London (+105)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 29: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151572 ORIG FILE ID: 2191811347
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 29: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151572 ORIG FILE ID: 2191811347

We already have one Atlanta player, but why stop there against the Panthers? If Michael Penix Jr. is on his game Sunday, the Falcons have a chance for several players to reach the end zone and that includes London, who had six catches for 74 yards and a touchdown in their Week 6 meeting with Carolina. Besides, coming off his second most-productive game of the season, London is due to snap his two-game scoring drought.

Terry McLaurin (+100)

Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881104 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_gkb_sb4_077.JPG
Dec 22, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881104 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_gkb_sb4_077.JPG

The Commanders nearly pulled off a thrilling comeback victory over the Cowboys in Week 12 thanks to McLaurin's 86-yard score late in that game. This time around, I think they know they need to get him involved earlier, especially after failing to do so in last week's important win over the Falcons that ended up being a lot harder than it needed to be.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (+100)

Dec 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) practices before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881101 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_mcd_ad4_2.JPG
Dec 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) practices before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881101 ORIG FILE ID: 20241222_mcd_ad4_2.JPG

St. Brown loves playing the Vikings, and with the No. 1 seed on the line for both teams, expect the Lions receiver to be on his A-game Sunday night. He caught eight passes for 112 yards and a touchdown the last time these teams played, and St. Brown is riding a three-game scoring streak into Sunday's meeting.

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