Best Chiefs vs. Chargers Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions, Odds for NFL Week 1

The NFL came back with a roar (of thunder) in Thursday night’s game, and now there's an encore on Friday, and I’m here to identify the best Chiefs vs. Chargers touchdown scorer predictions for the league's second game in Brazil. These plays are among our top NFL picks for this contest.

Friday’s divisional clash will get underway at 8 p.m. ET (YouTube) from Corinthians Stadium in Sao Paolo, Brazil, and the Chiefs are a 3-point betting favorite as we make our NFL predictions for Week 1.

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🏈 Chiefs vs. Chargers touchdown scorer predictions

NFL touchdown scorer picks made Friday; odds subject to change.

• Travis Kelce to score anytime TD (+176 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Kareem Hunt to score anytime TD (+350 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐
• Najee Harris to score anytime TD (+250 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐

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💰 Best Chiefs vs. Chargers touchdown scorer bets

Here are my favorite Chiefs vs. Chargers touchdown scorer picks based on the best NFL odds for Week 1.

🔥 Travis Kelce (+176) ⭐⭐⭐

I’m betting on Kelce despite two hard truths.

First, the Chargers gave up just two touchdowns to tight ends all of last season. Second, Kelce recorded a career-low three receiving touchdowns last year, none of which came against the Chargers. Perhaps the combination of those factors may explain why Mahomes’ favorite red-zone target is a whopping +176 (36.2%) to find pay dirt, offering a $17.60 profit on a $10 wager.

Despite his lack of scoring a season ago, Kelce still led the Chiefs in red-zone targets with 25, seven more than their next-highest player, Xavier Worthy. Kelce also paced the Chiefs in targets inside the 10-yard line with nine. He even earned more red-zone targets in 2024 than in 2023 (19), but fewer turned into touchdowns. While some of that may be tied to age, a decent amount is likely due to bad luck.

Kelce is a candidate for positive touchdown regression this year. He might just get that started with a score in Week 1, and the +176 odds at FanDuel are too good to pass up.

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🔥Kareem Hunt (+350) ⭐⭐

Sure, Isiah Pacheco is back from injury. But he didn’t look like his usual self after returning last year, and there’s a chance that extends into his play this season. Even if it doesn’t, it’s clear the Chiefs trust fellow running back Kareem Hunt in the red zone, and that could pay dividends for the veteran on Friday night.

Hunt simply dominated the goal-line work last year, racking up a team-high 42 red-zone carries along with 14 attempts inside the 5-yard line. Pacheco tallied just eight carries in the red zone and three inside the five. Some of that is tied to him missing time, but he was given plenty of chances to retake the goal-line role late in the year.

Further, Hunt has been showing some red-zone receiving chops. He was Kansas City’s third-ranked option by both red-zone targets (10) and targets inside the 10-yard line (6). With a $10 bet offering a $35 profit at DraftKings, let’s trust the Chiefs to keep doing more of what they did last year.

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🔥 Najee Harris (+250) ⭐⭐

While the Chargers' shiny new toy, Omarion Hampton, offers plenty of upside – and is the subject of one of our best Chiefs vs. Chargers player props – it’s possible that his bulkier teammate Najee Harris will get more goal-line work. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman famously employed Gus Edwards in such a capacity with the Ravens and Chargers, so I wouldn’t be surprised if Harris were signed to fit that mold.

Harris enters this game with lots of question marks about both his health and role. Fortunately, head coach Jim Harbaugh says Harris will play. While Harbaugh is noncommittal about Harris' role, swapping him in for goal-line work likely makes the most sense, especially with a rookie starting. Back Harris to find pay dirt for a $25 profit on a $10 bet through the +250 (28.8%) at FanDuel.

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📈 Chiefs vs. Chargers anytime TD scorer odds

Our NFL player prop odds tool shows the best odds for every market across legal sportsbooks in your area.

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📺 Chiefs vs. Chargers game info

• When: Friday, Sept. 5
• Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Corinthians Arena (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• How to watch: YouTube

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❓NFL betting FAQs

What does anytime touchdown scorer mean?

An anytime touchdown scorer bet in NFL betting means you're wagering on a player to score a touchdown at any point during the game (excluding passing TDs). It's one of the most popular NFL prop bets.

What does anytime touchdown scorer mean for a QB?

An anytime touchdown scorer bet for a quarterback means the QB must run or catch a touchdown - passing touchdowns don’t count. It's a popular NFL prop bet for mobile or trick-play QBs.

Does a 2-point conversion count as a touchdown?

No, a 2-point conversion does not count as an anytime touchdown scorer. Only touchdowns scored in regulation or overtime count for this NFL prop bet.

How do NFL touchdown scorer bets work?

There are multiple different ways to make your NFL touchdown scorer predictions. You can wager on a player to score an anytime touchdown, which pays out if they reach the end zone at any point for a touchdown. You can also bet on a player to score the first or last touchdown, multiple touchdowns, or to score in a particular half or quarter for larger payouts.

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