Eagles vs. Vikings Anytime Touchdown Picks: Target K.J. Osborn and More
The Eagles host the Vikings on Thursday night football to kick off Week 2 in the NFL. Ben Rajavuori shares his Eagles vs. Vikings anytime touchdown picks. He's targeting K.J. Osborn and more.
Ben Rajavuori - September 14, 2023, 4:08 PM EDT
7 minEagles vs. Vikings Anytime Touchdown Picks: Target K.J. Osborn and More
The Eagles host the Vikings on Thursday night football to kick off Week 2 in the NFL, and with Week 1 in the record books, there are some interesting bets for week two on the board. Two of my favorites are anytime touchdown scorers in this game, with both lines flying under the radar. Let's get right into it with the first.
Eagles vs. Vikings Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: September 14, 2023
- Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
Eagles vs. Vikings Anytime Touchdown Picks
K.J. Osborn Anytime Touchdown +360 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
Osborn may have a sneaky role in tonight's game. Osborn played behind Justin Jefferson and Adem Thielen last season and now plays behind Jefferson and rookie Jordan Addison this season. Osborn lines up mostly in the slot, which is a role that may suit him for a big game tonight.
The Eagles went all out to stop Justin Jefferson last season in Week 2. Darius Slay did an excellent job, limiting him to six receptions on 12 targets for 48 yards, which was one of his worst full games last season. I expect the Eagles to look to do the same again, considering their success last year. However, the Eagles have some injuries in the secondary. James Bradberry and Reed Blankenship are out for this game, with Josh Jobe and Terrell Edmunds filling in. While Avonte Maddox usually lines up against the slot receiver, he may switch to cover Addison in this game, leaving Jobe on Osborn. This will be a matchup Kirk Cousins will look at, as he can hit Osborn on slants all night.
One of my favorite plays in tonight's game is Osborn to go over 30.5 receiving yards, but I also think there is good value for him to score at +370. Osborn nearly had a touchdown last week, running a slant route before halftime that had him with the ball in his hands, crossing the goal line before Christian Izien stripped the ball from him for an interception. This is a play the Vikings can go back to tonight, as it should be open with the safety's tied up on Jefferson and Addison. Osborn should have one-on-one opportunities across the middle of the field, and I expect Kirk to look his way again in the end zone despite the result last week.
T.J. Hockenson Anytime Touchdown +255 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
At +255, this feels better than any Eagles bet right now. The Eagle's touchdown lines are crazy. Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith are all under +200, and I like to look higher, usually for touchdown props. The running back situation is too big of a question mark in the red zone to confidently take one of the running backs.
On the other end, Hockenson at +255 gives us nice value so that if either Osborn or Hockenson scores, we come out ahead, and I bet either or maybe even both of them do. Like I just said, with the Eagle's secondary and shutting down Justin Jefferson, there will be open plays across the middle of the field, which is exactly where Hockenson does so much damage.
Hockenson had three touchdowns in 10 regular season games with the Vikings last season, but his role increased in the passing game more and more as the season went on after the trade from the Lions. Hockenson is a big target in the end zone, and Hunter Henry got a touchdown as the tight end for the Patriots last week against the Eagles. With the middle of the field open with JJ and Addison out wide, I am sure either Osborn or Hockenson can score in this game. There will be ample opportunities.
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