First Touchdown Scorer Predictions for Texans vs. Patriots: Who'll Score First?
The Denver Broncos await the winner of today's Divisional Round clash at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN), as I offer my Texans vs. Patriots first touchdown scorer predictions.
The Patriots are the 3-point betting favorite, with this segment of our Divisional Round predictions featuring Rhamondre Stevenson, Hunter Henry, and Christian Kirk.
🏈 First touchdown scorer predictions: Texans vs. Patriots
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| Player | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots | +800 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots | +1000 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Christian Kirk, WR, Texans | +1400 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Best Texans vs. Patriots first touchdown scorer pick: Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (+800) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Stevenson scored four rushing and two receiving TDs in the final three games of the season. It's that dual threat that makes him my best bet. With the Texans' aggressive, swarming defense, Drake Maye will likely prioritize Stevenson as a screen option.
Stevenson's ability to maximize yards after the catch helps. He was impressive in the wild-card victory, doing everything but punching it into the end zone.
Our Dustin Saracini also backs Stevenson in his Texans vs. Patriots prediction.
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Hunter Henry, TE, Patriots (+1000) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Henry leads the Patriots with eight receiving TDs, which includes the one he scored in the Wild Card Round. He has four TDs in the previous seven games, compared to four in the first 11.
The Texans were slightly more susceptible to allowing scores by tight ends in the regular season, conceding 0.44 per game, tied for the 12th-most. Our Liam Fox also reckons Henry will hit pay dirt, which he covered in his Texans vs. Patriots player props.
Christian Kirk, WR, Texans (+1400) ⭐⭐⭐
Kirk enjoyed his most productive outing of the season in the Wild Card Round, catching eight passes for 144 yards and a TD. With Nico Collins ruled out for the Divisional Round, Kirk will again be C.J. Stroud's primary receiving option.
The Patriots' defense allowed 25 passing TDs in the regular season, tied for 15th, and ranked sixth-worst in the red zone. Of the best sports betting sites, FanDuel offers the best value.
📊 Texans vs. Patriots first touchdown scorer odds
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