NFL Thursday Night Football TD Scorers: Packers vs. Lions (Week 14)
This is one of the best Thursday Night Football matchups of the season. It has many implications for the NFC playoff race.
The Packers are only two games out of first in the NFC North. A win would put them right back in contention. It won't be easy, though, with the Lions coming in with a league-best 10-game winning streak. It should be an exciting game.
Let’s look at some players that could find the end zone.
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Thursday’s Best NFL TD Scorer Picks: Packers vs. Lions
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
David Montgomery: First Touchdown Scorer (+500)
David Montgomery will likely score because he is one of the most heavily used running backs in the red zone. With 44 rushing attempts inside the 20 (second), he has scored in 10 out of 12 games and has scored the first touchdown five times.
One of those games he didn't hit paydirt was against the Packers, but he carried the ball 17 times. The usage is there to score in this game.
Jayden Reed: Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+135)
The Packers will not have Romeo Doubs for another week, so they need other receivers to step up. This could be an excellent spot for Jayden Reed in this matchup.
The Lions have been shaky against slot receivers this season. They allow over seven yards per catch and are in the bottom 10 in the yards after the catch. Last week, they also allowed two touchdowns to players lined up in the zone against Chicago.
Sam LaPorta: Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+200)
Sam LaPorta isn’t having a productive season like his rookie year when he was one of the top tight ends in the league. A lot of it has to do with injuries. He’s been contributing recently, especially in the end zone, as he’s scored in three of his last five.
When he’s on the field, he’s one of Jared Goff’s favorite targets, as his 13 red-zone targets are second on the team. LaPorta loves the comfort of home. Of his 16 career touchdowns, 13 have come at Ford Field.