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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. We're backing Johnston in our first touchdown scorer predictions.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea via Imagn Images.

The 6-3 Los Angeles Chargers host the 4-6 Cincinnati Bengals to close out the Sunday slate for Week 11.

My first touchdown scorer predictions for Sunday Night Football this week highlight two wide receivers who are important pieces on their offense. I’m expecting both to take advantage of their favorable matchups.

We dive into this game with our Bengals vs. Chargers prediction and Bengals vs. Chargers player props as part of our NFL Week 11 predictions.

First touchdown scorer predictions Sunday Night Football: Week 11

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Bengals first touchdown scorer prediction: Ja'Marr Chase, WR ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +650 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 13.33%

There’s little doubt who is the centerpiece of the Bengals’ passing game as Ja'Marr Chase leads all pass catchers in targets (87), receptions (66), receiving yards (981), and touchdowns (10). And he's twice been the first TD scorer in a game.

The veteran wideout is coming off of a career day against the Baltimore Ravens in which he crossed the goal line three times. Chase has scored at least one touchdown in three of his last four contests.

Only one team this season has managed to get their running back into the end zone against the Chargers. In fact, Los Angeles has only allowed three rushing touchdowns all year, which is the fewest in the league.

I’m banking on the most prolific wide receiver in this game to continue his momentum from last week and log an early score. FanDuel will help you turn your $10 wager on this prop into a $65 profit.

We dive deeper on Chase's matchup in our Ja'Marr Chase player props.

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Chargers first touchdown scorer prediction: Quentin Johnston, WR ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +1500 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 6.25%

Chargers’ rookie wideout Ladd McConkey has been making headlines, however, Johnston has been the most consistent scoring pass catcher for Los Angeles.

The third-year receiver leads the team with five receiving touchdowns this year. He has at least one TD reception in four of his seven games this season. Two of those have been the first score for either team.

Cincinnati has allowed the fifth-most receiving touchdowns per game (2.0) over their last three matchups. Last week, the Ravens sent three of their wide receivers into the end zone against the Bengals.

His odds are long given the fact that Los Angeles has only scored the first touchdown in four of their nine contests this season. If Johnston does manage to strike early, you'll profit $150 on a $10 bet.

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