Media by Associated Press – Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. The Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Finding a way to score a touchdown in every game is something most offensive players desire. The more touchdowns a player scores, the more money they can usually negotiate when it comes time to sign a new contract. In Week 10, there are many players who are in good matchups to find their way into the endzone.
Here’s a look at four players likely to score on Sunday.
Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants, -180
Barkley has been utilized in his total capacity this season by the Giants. Finally healthy after years of bumps and bruises, New York has given Barkley 20 or more carries in five of eight games this season. First-year coach Brian Daboll has been rewarded with high production by Barkley.
Barkley has carried the ball the second-most in the league and is third in the league with 779 rushing yards. Bakley has averaged 4.8 yards per carry and scored touchdowns in five games this season. New York will have an excellent matchup to run the ball this weekend, as the Houston Texans have the league’s worst defense against the run.
Taysom Hill, RB/WR/QB, New Orleans Saints, +250
The Saints will want to utilize Taysom Hill against a Pittsburgh defense that has struggled to stop the run this season. Even with the potential return of T.J. watt, the Steelers’ defense has struggled to make plays all season. Pittsburgh is 24th in the league by allowing 24.6 points per game and is 29th in total yards allowed at 395.1 per game.
Hill has been utilized in bursts throughout the season, but this may be a good matchup for him to break a big play and find some open space.
Tony Pollard, RB, Dallas Cowboys -105
Pollard has emerged as a consistent performer for Dallas over the past few seasons. What has made the Cowboys so tough is their ability to run the ball with several different players. Over the past few weeks, the Cowboys have been feeding Pollard more to great effect.
Pollard has carried the ball ten times or more over the past three games. During Pollard’s last game against Chicago, he averaged 9.4 yards per carry on 13 attempts and scored three times. Pollard has averaged 6.2 yards per carry this season and scored five times.
Green Bay’s defense has struggled against the run, ranking 26th in the league by allowing 138.6 yards per game. The Packers also allow teams to score 20.9 points per game against them, which is 15th in the league.
Jamaal Williams, RB, Detroit Lions, -136
Williams has scored in four of his eight appearances with the Lions. With Detroit having as many injuries as it had early this season, the Lions have been forced to ask Williams to carry more of the workload. Last week, Chicago was gashed by Pollard and Dallas’ rushing attack.
The Lions will find similar success this week, and Williams will be able to find a way to score his ninth touchdown of the season.
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