2026 Super Bowl First Touchdown Scorer: Who'll Score First in Seahawks vs. Patriots?
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in the Bay Area on Sunday, Feb. 8, so it's time to break down the odds for the Super Bowl 2026 first touchdown scorers in Seahawks vs. Patriots.
The Seahawks enter as a 4.5-point betting favorite over the Patriots, with kickoff from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., set for 6:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). Our NFL betting coverage provides everything you need to stay profitable while enjoying the Big Game.
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The favorites produced mixed results in the conference championships. Courtland Sutton (+1367) scored first in the AFC Championship Game, entering tied for the sixth-shortest odds. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker III (+475) cashed as the first TD scorer in the NFC Championship as the pregame favorite.
Favorites to score first in Super Bowl 2026
| Player | Position | Team | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | RB | 🟢 | +410 via BetRivers |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 🟢 | +650 via DraftKings |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 🪖 | +900 via BetMGM |
| AJ Barner | TE | 🟢 | +1200 via FanDuel |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 🪖 | +1400 via bet365 |
Walker has scored four touchdowns across two playoff games this season. Entering the NFC Championship, he had scored the Seahawks’ first touchdown in one game but had not cashed as the first TD scorer.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has found the end zone in both of Seattle’s playoff games - though never as the first TD scorer - and hasn’t cashed as a first TD scorer since Week 12.
Rhamondre Stevenson has yet to score a touchdown in three playoff games this season. He hasn’t cashed as a first TD scorer this season but did score the Patriots’ first touchdown in Week 5.
AJ Barner has not scored in the postseason. He last cashed as a first TD scorer in Week 4.
Hunter Henry scored the first touchdown in the Patriots’ wild-card matchup and also tallied the team’s first touchdown in Weeks 3, 8, 12, and 16.
Best bet: Hunter Henry to score first touchdown (+1400 via bet365)
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While no true long shots cashed as first touchdown scorers in the conference championships, the Divisional Round featured several surprises, including DeMario Douglas (+2200) and Mecole Hardman Jr. (+11000).
Players with longer odds to score first in Super Bowl 2026
| Player | Position | Team | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 🟢 | +1400 via theScore Bet |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 🪖 | +1500 via DraftKings |
| Drake Maye | QB | 🪖 | +1700 via FanDuel |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 🪖 | +1900 via DraftKings |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 🟢 | +1900 via DraftKings |
While Stefon Diggs, Drake Maye, and Kayshon Boutte each scored four or more touchdowns during the regular season, Rashid Shaheed stands out for his explosive upside. He has cashed as the first TD scorer in two of the Seahawks’ last seven games, both coming on kickoff returns of 95 yards or more.
Lean: Rashid Shaheed to score first touchdown (+1900 via DraftKings)
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Recent Super Bowl first touchdown scorers
| No. | Player | Team | Pregame odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIX | Jalen Hurts, QB | 🦅 | +650 |
| LVIII | Christian McCaffrey, RB | 🔴 | +380 |
| LVII | Jalen Hurts, QB | 🦅 | +650 |
| LVI | Odell Beckham Jr., WR | 🐏 | +1000 |
| LV | Rob Gronkowski, TE | ⛵️ | +1800 |
| LIV | Patrick Mahomes, QB | 🔴 | +1800 |
| LIII | Sony Michel, RB | 🪖 | +800 |
| LII | Alshon Jeffery, WR | 🦅 | +1100 |
| LI | Devonta Freeman, RB | 🪶 | +700 |
| 50 | Malik Jackson, DL | 🐎 | +600 (Field) |
Running backs and quarterbacks have each cashed as first touchdown scorers three times over the past 10 Super Bowls, the most of any position. Wide receivers have cashed twice, while a tight end and a defensive lineman - classified under the “field” in Super Bowl 50 - have each hit once during that span.
While running backs and quarterbacks have cashed at an equal rate, the edge in Super Bowl 2026 leans toward quarterbacks, who are currently listed at longer odds.
6️⃣ Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold: Quarterback rushing TD props
Here's a look at the first touchdown scorer odds for the starting quarterbacks in Super Bowl 2026:
| Quarterback | Team | Best odds |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | 🪖 | +1700 via FanDuel |
| Sam Darnold | 🟢 | +4500 via DraftKings |
Maye scored the Patriots’ first touchdown in the AFC Championship but has cashed as the first touchdown scorer in just one of 20 games this season, making his +1700 price feel short relative to his overall production.
Sam Darnold, meanwhile, has not rushed for a touchdown since Week 11 of last season, when he converted a 1-yard quarterback sneak. However, Zach Charbonnet's injury could open a path for Darnold running more in the red zone.
Lean: Sam Darnold to score first touchdown (+4500 via DraftKings)
❓ How to bet on Super Bowl 2026 first touchdown props
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