First Touchdown Scorer Predictions for Sunday Night Football: Vikings vs. Cowboys TD Picks

My best Vikings vs. Cowboys first touchdown scorer predictions for Sunday Night Football focus on Javonte Williams, Justin Jefferson, and J.J. McCarthy. The Cowboys are favored by 5.5 points ahead of tonight’s 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock) game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (+525) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Williams has scored 11 times this season, including once in each of his last two games. The Vikings have allowed 11 rushing touchdowns, which is average (13th) when compared to other teams. Nine of Williams' scores have been on the ground.

The Vikings rank 12th in total scoring defense, but they sit 18th in first-quarter points allowed. Considering the Cowboys have scored the fourth-most first-half points this season, they’re the more likely team to score first in this matchup. 

Caesars’ price of +525 implies a 16% chance that Williams scores first. A $10 bet would profit $52.50.

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Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (+1200) ⭐⭐⭐

Jefferson has only scored twice this season, and he hasn’t found the end zone in five games. But tonight he gets to face a Cowboys defense that's allowed 29 passing touchdowns, tied for the most in leaguewide.

While the Cowboys rank higher than the Vikings in almost every offensive category, the latter is averaging more points per first quarter. Additionally, the Cowboys have allowed the second-most first-half points this season. And the Vikings are giving up just 2.2 touchdowns per game, while the Cowboys are at 3.5.

DraftKings’ price of +1200 implies a 7.69% chance that Jefferson scores first. A $10 bet would profit $120.

J.J. McCarthy, QB, Vikings (+2500) ⭐

Of all the Vikings vs. Cowboys first touchdown scorer predictions for Sunday Night Football, this is my favorite long shot. McCarthy hasn’t scored a rushing touchdown since the Vikings' win over the Detroit Lions in Week 9. However, he's logged at least five carries in four of his seven games, including last week against the Washington Commanders.

The Cowboys have given up six rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks, which is tied for the most in the league. And for as good as the Cowboys’ offense has been, the Vikings average more first-quarter points this season.

The bet365 price of +2500 gives McCarthy a 3.85% chance of scoring first. A $10 bet would profit $250.

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📺 How to watch Sunday Night Football: Vikings vs. Cowboys

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
• Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
• Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
• TV: NBC/Peacock