Any-Time TD
Football is rolling into the final week of the regular season, and the end zone edges are clear. Here are my favorite Anytime TD plays… in two minutes or less.
#5 - Christian McCaffrey
Christian McCaffrey is operating in his own tier right now, pairing league-leading scoring with a matchup that feeds directly into his most valuable touches.
• Scored in six straight games with nine total touchdowns during that stretch and leads the NFL in TDs
• The number one seed is on the line, ensuring full usage in every high-leverage situation
• Seattle allows the most receptions to running backs, keeping McCaffrey heavily involved near the goal line
With elite scoring form, locked-in motivation, and a defense that can’t stop running back receptions, one McCaffrey touchdown is the baseline outcome.
#4 - Travis Etienne Jr.
Travis Etienne Jr. has caught fire at the exact moment Jacksonville needs him most, and the matchup removes any resistance to another score.
• Six touchdowns over the last four weeks, showing clear scoring momentum
• Jacksonville can clinch the AFC South and secure at least the number three seed
• Tennessee has allowed the third-most rushing touchdowns this season and just gave up 94 yards and a touchdown to Audric Estime
With peak recent production and a defense getting consistently gashed on the ground, Etienne scoring again feels built into the game script. My #1 pick is another Jaguar who’s scored a rushing touchdown in three straight games and is looking to keep the streak alive.
#3 - Kenneth Gainwell
Kenneth Gainwell isn’t a random dart, his role and efficiency line up perfectly with Baltimore’s biggest defensive weakness.
• Scored against Baltimore just four weeks ago, establishing the path
• Over the last six weeks, owns a 21.1 percent target share among running backs with a position-high 2.52 yards per route
• Ravens allow the fourth-most receiving yards to running backs, consistently leaking red-zone looks
With elite efficiency and a defense that struggles to contain running backs through the air, one Gainwell touchdown is well within expectation.
#2 - Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry is in full takeover mode, and this matchup has historically had no answer for him.
• Six total touchdowns over the last two weeks, including a 216-yard, four-touchdown explosion last game
• Division and playoff stakes keep workload completely secure
• Averaging 128 rushing yards across his last two matchups versus Pittsburgh
When elite form meets a defense he’s repeatedly worn down, Henry finding the end zone again is the most predictable outcome on the board.
My #1 Any-Time Touchdown Pick
This is the clearest touchdown edge of the week. It’s preloaded and ready.
That’s the list. The best Week 18 scoring spots won’t stay hidden long, strike now and own Sunday.
-Joe
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