NFL Week 18 touchdown prop targets: Build your own winners
For the last time this regular season, we'll be diving into the touchdown targets that stand out to us. Keep in mind that it's Week 18, and many teams have nothing to play for. For example, while Minnesota could clinch the No. 2 seed, it's very likely they stay at No. 3 in the NFC, and may rest some of their players after a series or two.
Be wary of these angles and do your own due diligence on a team's situation before opening up your bets for the weekend. We'll offer the spots and the players to keep an eye on: the rest is up to you.
Kansas City Chiefs RBs vs. Las Vegas
Why they're here: The Raiders have allowed 17 touchdowns to running backs this season, tied for sixth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Isiah Pacheco: 162 carries, 14 targets, 31 red zone (RZ) looks
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Jerick McKinnon: 70 carries, 68 targets, 35 RZ looks
Las Vegas Raiders WRs vs. Kansas City
Why they're here: The Chiefs have allowed 19 touchdowns to wide receivers, tied for second-most.
Volume leaders:
- Davante Adams: 171 targets, 21 RZ looks
- Mack Hollins: 91 targets, 10 RZ looks
- Hunter Renfrow: 43 targets, 4 RZ looks
Jacksonville Jaguars WRs vs. Tennessee
Why they're here: The Titans have been generous to wide receiver scoring, allowing 19 touchdowns. That number is tied for second-most in the NFL.
Volume leaders:
- Christian Kirk: 125 targets, 21 RZ looks
- Zay Jones: 115 targets, 16 RZ looks
- Marvin Jones: 75 targets, 8 RZ looks
Tennessee Titans WRs vs. Jacksonville
Why they're here: The Jaguars have allowed 18 touchdowns to wide receivers, fourth-most on the season.
Volume leaders:
- Robert Woods: 85 targets, 14 RZ looks
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: 49 targets, 7 RZ looks
- Treylon Burks: 47 targets, 4 RZ looks
Buffalo Bills TEs vs. New England
Why they're here: The Patriots have allowed 10 touchdowns to TEs, tied for the second-highest mark in the league.
Volume leaders:
- Dawson Knox: 63 targets, 8 RZ looks
Minnesota Vikings RBs vs. Chicago
Why they're here: The Bears have allowed 21 touchdowns to running backs, second-most in the league.
Volume leaders:
- Dalvin Cook: 253 carries, 55 targets, 49 RZ looks
- Alexander Mattison: 64 carries, 17 targets, 14 RZ looks
Houston Texans RBs vs. Indianapolis
Why they're here: The Colts have let in 17 touchdowns from the RB position, tied for sixth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Dare Ogunbowale: 31 carries, 20 targets, 9 RZ looks
- Royce Freeman: 34 carries, 7 targets, 7 RZ looks
Indianapolis Colts RBs vs. Houston
Why they're here: Houston has been the most defense to target for running back touchdowns all year. They've allowed 24, the most in the league by three.
Volume leaders:
- Zack Moss: 58 carries, 2 targets, 9 RZ looks
New York Jets RBs/TEs vs. Miami
Why they're here: The Dolphins have allowed 17 touchdowns to running backs, tied for sixth-most, and 10 touchdowns to tight ends, tied for second-most.
Volume leaders:
- Michael Carter: 111 carries, 51 targets, 25 RZ looks
- Zonovan Knight: 73 carries, 14 targets, 11 RZ looks
- Tyler Conklin: 83 targets, 5 RZ looks
- CJ Uzomah: 27 targets, 1 RZ look
Cleveland Browns WRs vs. Pittsburgh
Why they're here: The Steelers have seen 17 WR touchdowns against them, fifth-most in the league.
Volume leaders:
- Amari Cooper: 129 targets, 16 RZ looks
- Donovan Peoples-Jones: 92 targets, 12 RZ looks
Pittsburgh Steelers RBs vs. Cleveland
Why they're here: The Browns have seen 18 running back touchdowns against them, tied for fourth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Najee Harris: 249 carries, 52 targets, 42 RZ looks
- Jaylen Warren: 71 carries, 29 targets, 16 RZ looks
Washington Commanders WRs vs. Dallas
Why they're here: Dallas has allowed the most touchdowns to wide receivers in the league at 21. That number is three times more than they've allowed to running backs and tight ends combined.
Volume leaders:
- Terry McLaurin: 114 targets, 11 RZ looks
- Curtis Samuel: 91 targets, 37 carries, 18 RZ looks
- Jahan Dotson: 57 targets, 8 RZ looks
Denver Broncos RBs vs. LA Chargers
Why they're here: The Chargers have allowed 17 touchdowns to running backs, tied for sixth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Latavius Murray: 145 carries, 33 targets, 9 RZ looks
- Chase Edmonds: 17 carries, 7 targets, 0 RZ looks
Los Angeles Rams RBs vs. Seattle
Why they're here: The Seahawks have let in 18 touchdowns to running backs on the season, tied for fourth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Cam Akers: 167 carries, 15 targets, 28 RZ looks
San Francisco 49ers RBs/TEs vs. Arizona
Why they're here: The Cardinals have allowed the third-most touchdowns to running backs (19) and the second-most touchdowns to TEs (10).
Volume leaders:
- Christian McCaffrey: 149 carries, 62 targets, 36 RZ looks
- George Kittle: 80 targets, 12 RZ looks
Green Bay Packers TEs vs. Detroit
Why they're here: The Lions have allowed the most touchdowns in the NFL to tight ends at 11.
Volume leaders:
- Robert Tonyan: 64 targets, 8 RZ looks
- Josiah Deguara: 15 targets, 1 RZ look
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