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Best TD prop targets for NFL Week 5: Data to help your parlays
More than half the touchdown targets we highlighted last week scored, including some big games from the Houston running backs, Rashaad Penny and Austin Ekeler.
The approach here is a simple one: this is a resource. We've brought in the intriguing targets for touchdowns this weekend based on the numbers we track. The teams that draw these defenses are organized, and we explain why a defense is a target and who stands to benefit on Sunday.
Use this information however you see fit. Whether it's for DFS, touchdown parlays, or straight bets on someone to score, there is something here you can use for Week 5 in the NFL.
It's quite a list this week, so let's not waste any time.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WRs vs. Atlanta
Why they're here: The Falcons have allowed six touchdowns to wide receivers this season, tied for second-most in the league. Last year, Atlanta allowed 19 TDs to WRs, sixth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Russell Gage: 25 targets, 2 red zone (RZ) looks
- Mike Evans*: 21 targets, 4 RZ looks
- Chris Godwin**: 13 targets, 2 RZ looks
*Evans was suspended for one game **Godwin missed two full games and the majority of Week 1
Miami Dolphins RBs vs. NY Jets
Why they're here: The Jets have allowed four touchdowns to running backs this year, tied for eighth-most. New York allowed the most scores to RBs last season with 23.
Volume leaders:
- Raheem Mostert: 39 carries, 9 targets, 5 RZ looks
- Chase Edmonds: 28 carries, 11 targets, 6 RZ looks
Jacksonville Jaguars RBs vs. Houston
Why they're here: Houston has allowed six touchdowns to running backs this season, second-most. Last year, the Texans allowed 18 RB scores, tied for third-most.
Volume leaders:
- James Robinson: 59 carries, 7 targets, 14 RZ looks
- Travis Etienne: 34 carries, 11 targets, 8 RZ looks
Cleveland Browns RBs/WRs vs. LA Chargers
Why they're here: The Chargers have allowed six touchdowns to wide receivers so far, tied for second-most in the league. They've also allowed five touchdowns to running backs, which is tied for third-most. In 2021, the Chargers allowed 19 touchdowns to running backs, tied for second-most.
Volume leaders:
- Nick Chubb: 81 carries, 8 targets, 16 RZ looks
- Kareem Hunt: 46 carries, 13 targets, 16 RZ looks
- Amari Cooper: 31 targets, 4 RZ looks
- Donovan Peoples-Jones: 24 targets, 3 RZ looks
New England Patriots RBs vs. Detroit
Why they're here: The Lions are allowing two touchdowns per game to running backs this season, the highest average in the NFL. Last year, Detroit was tied for third for the most touchdowns allowed to RBs.
Volume leaders:
- Damien Harris: 53 carries, 9 targets, 12 RZ looks
- Rhamondre Stevenson: 43 carries, 14 targets, 4 RZ looks
Detroit Lions TEs vs. New England
Why they're here: New England has allowed five touchdowns to tight ends this year, the most in the NFL.
Volume leaders:
- TJ Hockenson: 30 targets, 5 RZ looks
Tennessee Titans WRs vs. Washington
Why they're here: Washington has allowed seven touchdowns to wide receivers, the most in the NFL. Last year, the Commanders allowed 19 WR touchdowns, tied for sixth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Robert Woods: 20 targets, 2 RZ looks
- Treylon Burks: 16 targets, 1 RZ look
- Kyle Phillips: 11 targets, 0 RZ looks
Washington Commanders WRs vs. Tennessee
Why they're here: The Titans have allowed six touchdowns to wide receivers, tied for second-most. The 20 touchdowns they allowed to the position last season was tied for fourth-most in the league.
Volume leaders:
- Curtis Samuel: 37 targets, 5 RZ looks
- Terry McLaurin: 27 targets, 4 RZ looks
New Orleans Saints TEs vs. Seattle
Why they're here: The Seahawks have allowed three touchdowns to TEs, tied for third-most to start the season. Last year, Seattle allowed nine touchdowns to tight ends, tied for fourth-most.
Volume leaders:
- Juwan Johnson: 17 targets, 3 RZ looks
- Adam Trautman: 4 targets, 1 RZ look
Philadelphia Eagles RBs vs. Arizona
Why they're here: The Cardinals have allowed over a touchdown per game to the RB position this season, tied for the third-highest average.
Volume leaders:
- Miles Sanders: 72 carries, 9 targets, 11 RZ looks
- Kenneth Gainwell: 15 carries, 8 targets, 8 RZ looks
Dallas Cowboys WRs vs. LA Rams
Why they're here: The Rams have allowed six touchdowns to WRs this season, tied for second-most. They've only allowed one touchdown combined to opposing RBs and TEs.
Volume leaders:
- CeeDee Lamb: 42 targets, 2 RZ looks
- Noah Brown: 27 targets, 6 RZ looks
- Michael Gallup*: 3 targets, 1 RZ look
*Last week was Gallup's first since tearing his ACL last year.
Cincinnati Bengals WRs vs. Baltimore
Why they're here: Baltimore has allowed six touchdowns to WRs, tied for second-most. Last year the Ravens allowed the fourth-most TDs to wide receivers with 20.
Volume leaders:
- Ja'Marr Chase: 41 targets, 9 RZ looks
- Tee Higgins: 28 targets, 3 RZ looks
- Tyler Boyd: 19 targets, 2 RZ looks
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