Will New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry score the first touchdown of the game in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars?
He has a great chance to.
Henry offers bettors looking to wager on the first touchdown scorer prop the best option to place money on, as he carries +1300 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of this article’s publishing.
The veteran pass-catcher Henry was a preferred early scoring threat for the Patriots last season, along with DeMario Douglas. Both should be looked at as great picks on the New England side to score the first touchdown of the game, given just how much they put the team on the board for the first time in games all throughout the year last season.
The Jaguars have allowed 42.0 receiving yards per
game at an average of 3.5 receptions per contest, along with one touchdown scored to opposing tight ends this year, per Sharp Football Analysis. T
hat makes the matchup one that might not lead to the biggest explosive performance from Henry if the Jaguars defense is at its best, but still one where he has a good chance to get several receptions and reach the end zone. Given New England’s tendencies, he will be a top option for Maye to look to in an early favorable scoring situation.
Henry has recorded six receptions for 66 yards on the season, but he has yet to score a touchdown through two games.
The Jaguars also have stars who will be in line to score first in the touchdowns department in the game, but if the Patriots get the ball first, Henry will have an even greater chance to reach the end zone before anyone else.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Intriguing prop bet to consider for Patriots vs. Jaguars Week 3 game
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