The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in their quest for a third straight Super Bowl on Sunday night. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
On "The Action Network Podcast" on Thursday, we went over our favorite anytime touchdown scorer picks for the big game on Sunday, including some long-shot bets.
Chiefs vs. Eagles Player Props: Touchdown Scorers
Xavier Worthy (+165)
By Chris Raybon
I'd also recommend sprinkling a bit on Xavier Worthy to score the first touchdown at +1200, as well.
I think Worthy's odds have been too short throughout the postseason because he's getting multiple rush attempts, which increase his odds to score. Not only is he getting extra touches, but he's also generally getting them at spots on the field where he can find the end zone. He's the guy they're scheming the ball to every game because of his mobility and explosiveness.
Worthy is the Chiefs' best bet to dictate the matchup whether he has Darius Slay or Cooper DeJean or you want to try to get deep on a safety. Whatever it is, he can move around and make a big play.
Johnny Wilson (+3000)
By Sean Koerner
Johnny Wilson is the Eagles' No. 4 receiver, so he barely sees the field. Given that, he should be 30-1.
Wilson, though, is 6-foot-6 and 228 pounds and practically a tight end. He's typically used in packages around the goal line or will be there on Hail Mary plays. His role is to get targets in the end zone. He already has one touchdown this season and Jalen Hurts has targeted him multiple times this season in the end zone, so 30-1 is a little too long.
I think if there's anyone who will be a touchdown vulture for the Eagles, it will be Wilson.
DeVonta Smith (+250)
By Chris Raybon
DeVonta Smith has had four catches in each of the Eagles' three playoff wins but has been disappointing in terms of his production. I still think he's undervalued.
The Chiefs usually end up doubling the opposition's No. 1 receiver, which is A.J. Brown for the Eagles, and they'll have Trent McDuffie focus on him. That's kind of what the old-school Patriots did with Tom Brady.
That leaves Smith, who will thrive against man coverage in one-on-one situations. I think he's undervalued to score here.
Nikko Remigio (+4500)
By Sean Koerner
Let's take a long shot on Nikko Remigio.
There were seven kickoffs returned for a touchdown compared to four last season. About 5% of this games either had a punt or kick returned for a touchdown. That puts your average team at around 40-1 to score a touchdown on a special-teams return. Remigio returns both kicks and punts for the Chiefs.
Remigio didn't score on a return this season, but he took over the role in Week 14 after Mecole Hardman got hurt. He's above the league average on both kicks and punts, so I think he should be lower than 40-1.
DeAndre Hopkins (+650)
By Chris Raybon
I have Hopkins projected for between 1.5 and two catches here. I know it's a tough matchup, but I think the market has been coming down further and further every week. Even his longest reception prop is 8.5 yards.
I think Hopkins is going to get snaps around the end zone despite his overall role decreasing. He's also playing about one-third of his snaps out of the slot. I just think +650 is too big of a number here.
