Touchdown prop targets for NFL Week 10: Check out the tip for Monday Night Football
Last week's TD prop targets article circled plenty of correct matchups, and we continue the exercise each and every NFL week. In Week 10, there are 11 positional groups that offer some value for touchdowns.
Peruse the list and pick and choose the guys you like best. Good luck this weekend.
MNF: Philadelphia Eagles WRs vs. Washington
Why they're here: Washington has allowed nine touchdown per game to receivers., sixth-most in the league. Last year, they allowed 19 total to the position.
Volume leaders:
- AJ Brown: 70 targets, 11 RZ looks
- DeVonta Smith: 53 targets, 4 RZ looks
New York Giants RBs vs. Houston
Why they're here: The Texans have allowed the most touchdowns to running backs this season with 13 total, even with a bye already. They also allow the most rushing yards per game, aiding to so many touchdown scores.
Volume leaders:
- Saquon Barkley: 163 carries, 35 targets, 24 red zone (RZ) looks
- Matt Breida: 23 carries, 8 targets, 6 RZ looks
New Orleans Saints WRs vs. Pittsburgh
Why they're here: Pittsburgh has allowed the most touchdowns to wide receivers this season at 13 total. This is with a bye week under their belts.
Volume leaders:
- Chris Olave: 72 targets, 9 RZ looks
- Marquez Callaway: 29 targets, 4 RZ looks
- Tre'Quan Smith: 25 targets, 2 RZ looks
Chicago Bears RBs vs. Detroit
Why they're here: Detroit has allowed 11 touchdowns to running backs this season, tied for sixth-most in the NFL. The Lions allowed 18 scores to RBs last year.
Volume leaders:
- David Montgomery: 106 carries, 16 targets, 18 RZ looks
- Khalil Herbert: 98 carries, 7 targets, 19 RZ looks
Detroit Lions RBs. vs Chicago
Why they're here: Chicago has allowed 12 touchdowns to running backs this year, tied for third-most in the league.
Volume leaders:
- Jamaal Williams: 126 carries, 12 targets, 26 RZ looks
- D'Andre Swift: 34 carries, 21 targets, 6 RZ looks
Miami Dolphins RBs vs. Cleveland
Why they're here: Cleveland is tied for third-most touchdowns allowed to running backs with 12 total.
Volume leaders:
- Raheem Mostert: 110 carries, 22 targets, 17 RZ looks
- Jeff Wilson*: 9 carries, 3 targets, 5 RZ looks
*first game as a Dolphin
Kansas City Chiefs WRs vs. Jacksonville
Why they're here: The Jaguars have allowed 11 touchdowns to WRs, good for third-most in the league.
Volume leaders:
- JuJu Smith-Schuster: 60 targets, 11 RZ looks
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling: 39 targets, 5 RZ looks
- Mecole Hardman: 34 targets, 11 RZ looks
Jacksonville Jaguars WRs vs. Kansas City
Why they're here: The Chiefs have allowed 10 touchdowns to wide receivers, tied for fourth-most in the NFL. Last season, Kansas City allowed 19 touchdowns to receivers.
Volume leaders:
- Christian Kirk: 70 targets, 11 RZ looks
- Zay Jones: 55 targets, 8 RZ looks
- Marvin Jones: 47 targets, 3 RZ looks
Denver Broncos WRs vs. Tennessee
Why they're here: Tennessee is tied for fourth-most TDs to receivers this season and allowed the fourth-most last season to the position.
Volume leaders:
- Courtland Sutton: 62 targets, 9 RZ looks
- Jerry Jeudy: 54 targets, 7 RZ looks
- KJ Hamler: 14 targets, 1 RZ look
Los Angeles Rams TEs vs. Arizona
Why they're here: The Cardinals have allowed the most touchdowns to TEs this season at seven total.
Volume leaders:
- Tyler Higbee: 57 targets, 5 RZ looks
San Francisco 49ers RBs vs. LA Chargers
Why they're here: The Chargers have allowed 12 touchdowns to running backs, tied for third-most. Last year, Los Angeles allowed the second-most scores to RBs.
Volume leaders:
- Christian McCaffrey*: 26 rushes, 11 targets, 6 RZ looks
*two games as a 49er
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