As NFL Week 9 approaches, several intriguing anytime touchdown betting opportunities have emerged, highlighted by rookie running back Jonah Coleman's rise in Denver and quarterback Joe Milton III's first professional start for the Philadelphia Eagles.
1. RB Jonah Coleman (-105)
Rookie running back Jonah Coleman may have secured the Denver Broncos' starting role during their Week 8 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. He rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown while leading the team in receiving with 63 yards on four receptions. Coleman handled the game-winning drive, taking a short pass 51 yards to the Chiefs' 5-yard line before punching in the touchdown on the next play. The Broncos face a Carolina Panthers defense allowing 42.7 points per game at home this season.
2. RB Josh Jacobs (-115)
Josh Jacobs has scored three touchdowns in two games this season, though he has rushed for just 75 yards on 32 carries. The Green Bay Packers have the fewest rushing yards (485) by a winning team through eight games in NFL history, according to CBS Sports Research. Jacobs continues to receive red-zone touches.
3. RB Kaelon Black (+210)
San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black rushed 12 times for 63 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Atlanta Falcons, adding a reception for a loss of four yards. The Las Vegas Raiders have allowed an NFL-high 35.5 points per game over their past five games and an NFL-high 6.1 yards per play.
4. TE Colston Loveland (+150)
The Chicago Bears have scored 30 points with 350 yards of total offense over three straight games. While Luther Burden III leads the team with 42 catches on 56 targets, tight end Colston Loveland is close behind with 33 catches on 51 targets and has found the end zone twice in the last three games.
5. QB Joe Milton III (+550)
Joe Milton III will make his first professional start this week for the Philadelphia Eagles, after previously appearing for the New England Patriots in the 2024 season. In his NFL debut for the Patriots, Milton completed 22 of 29 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown, while rushing 10 times for 16 yards and another touchdown. Known for his strong arm and athleticism, Milton could scramble for a red-zone touchdown.
