Perine, Gordon, and Okonkwo Lead Week 8 Anytime Touchdown Bets

Five players are positioned to score touchdowns in NFL Week 8, with the best value found in Cincinnati, Miami, and Washington. These selections avoid the predictable choices like Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson, who offer low odds, while skipping the long shots like team defenses. The focus is on players with specific advantages in their upcoming matchups.

Samaje Perine of the Cincinnati Bengals is listed at +210 to score at any time. The Bengals rank third-worst in the league in rushing yards per game, averaging 81.2. Starter Chase Brown is 27th in rushing with 285 yards on 82 carries. Perine rushed for 16 yards and a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens last week after recording 68 yards and a receiving touchdown against the Miami Dolphins. He faces the Tennessee Titans, who are missing defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Perine is also the all-time leading rusher in Oklahoma history, surpassing Adrian Peterson by 81 yards.

Braelon Allen of the New York Jets is a +125 bet to score. He is expected to become the lead running back following a cryptic social media post from teammate Breece Hall. Allen is 22 years old, stands 6-foot-1, and weighs 235 pounds. He has rushed for over 100 yards in two of the last three weeks but has only scored once. The Jets face the Las Vegas Raiders, who possess the third-worst defense in the NFL. New York has struggled in the red zone, which could increase Allen's opportunity for a touchdown.

Ollie Gordon II of the Miami Dolphins is also priced at +125. He has scored a rushing touchdown in four consecutive games. A fifth straight score would make him the first Dolphins player since Karim Abdul-Jabbar in 1997 to achieve that streak. Abdul-Jabbar, who later changed his name to Abdul-Karim Al-Jabbar, tied for the league lead in rushing touchdowns that year. Gordon has recorded two 100-yard rushing games in his last three outings.

Chig Okonkwo of the Washington Commanders is available at +310. With Terry McLaurin out for the season, Okonkwo is expected to see a larger role in the passing game. He was the Tennessee Titans' leading receiver last year with 560 yards on 56 receptions. In each of his last two games, he has reached 60 receiving yards. In Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, he caught all seven targets for 69 yards. He is still seeking his first touchdown reception with Washington. The Commanders play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars is the longest shot at +330. He played just 15 snaps in his last game. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said this week that Thomas is going to help the team make plays. Coen stated, "We gotta continue to put him in the best position to do so. BT cares about winning and losing.. I'm excited about attacking this week with BT." The Jaguars face the Indianapolis Colts, a team considered weak in this context. Thomas said Thursday that he knows what he can do and has to go out there to show it. He has caught nine passes for 105 yards and one touchdown in six games this season. As a rookie in 2024, he caught 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns.

These bets are part of a wider set of wagers popular among fans due to the higher payouts compared to standard point spreads. Last week, selections for tight ends such as Mike Gesicki at +330, Kyle Pitts at +255, and Tucker Kraft at +175 resulted in wins. This week's slate features high-profile games, including Lamar Jackson's return to face Josh Allen in Buffalo and the Chicago Bears playing the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.