Chiefs vs. Patriots best anytime touchdown scorer picks (Rashee Rice is must bet)
By Peter Dewey
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to snap their two-game skid in Week 15 when they take on the lowly New England Patriots.
While the Pats are eliminated from postseason contention, they have been a tough defense the last few weeks. That could make it tough for a Kansas City team that is banged up on offense.
How should bettors look at the touchdown market this week? I have three players that I am betting to score in this matchup on Sunday.
Whether you decide to tail or fade these picks, you can come out a winner at FanDuel Sportsbook in Week 15.
New users that sign up with the link below will instantly receive $150 in bonus bets if they deposit and wager $5 on any game and their team wins!
Best anytime touchdown scorer picks for Chiefs vs. Patriots
- Jerick McKinnon anytime touchdown scorer
- Rashee Rice anytime touchdown scorer
- Ezekiel Elliott anytime touchdown scorer
Jerick McKinnon anytime touchdown scorer
Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco underwent surgery on his shoulder, leaving Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon to lead the backfield this week.
McKinnon only saw seven touches in Week 14 with Pacheco out, but he turned them into 37 yards and a score for the Chiefs.
McKinnon is the preferred passing down back in this offense, and I think that gives him more upside to score in this matchup.
Rashee Rice anytime touchdown scorer
Rookie wideout Rashee Rice found the end zone last week for the Chiefs – his sixth score of the season.
While New England has an elite pass defense, this is a spot where the Chiefs have to win, so I expect them to use Rice and Travis Kelce as much as possible in the passing game.
Rice has 10, nine and 10 targets in the last three weeks, a sign that he’s going to be a major part of the this passing game the rest of the season.
Ezekiel Elliott anytime touchdown scorer
Right now, Ezekiel Elliott is really the only Patriot that we can trust in this offense to score on a consistent basis.
Rhamondre Stevenson is unlikely to play after suffering a high-ankle sprain two weeks ago, thrusting Elliott into a massive role.
Tests showed that Patriots’ RB Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a high ankle sprain and he now is expected to miss, in the words of a source, “a few weeks.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 5, 2023
Last week, Zeke turned 29 touches into 140 yards and a score. If he sees that kind of volume against Kansas City, he’s worth a shot to hit paydirt.
Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Find Peter Dewey's betting record here.